PhD Robotics at Stevens Institute of Technology

Programme overview

On-campus interdisciplinary PhD combining research with hands-on work in robotics and mechatronics labs, focusing on sensing, actuation and control; faculty also come from Electrical and Computer Engineering and the School of Computing.

Faculty: Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science | Department: Mechanical Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

Coursework spans autonomous systems, AI, robotic perception and control of cyber-physical systems. Mentor areas include medical robotics, soft robotics, human-robot interaction, manipulation and grasping, and wearable robotics.

Career pathways

Robotics R&D, academic research, government labs and robotics startups; applications include robotic surgical tools and smart-manufacturing automation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Ph.D. program in Robotics welcomes tenacious and curious students with a master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field. Those without one may still enter the program after completing the; Master of Engineering in Robotics coursework; Applicants who would like to be considered for assistantships or fellowships must apply by February 1 for consideration for the fall semester; Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, from an accredited institution; Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended; Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Ph.D. entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Preferred deadlines: Fall Ph.D. January 15; Spring Ph.D. September 1.

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stevens.edu/admission-aid/graduate-admissions/apply-grad/apply-to-a-grad-program

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