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PhD Human-Robot Interaction (Joint PhD) at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Human-Robot Interaction at Tufts University is an interdisciplinary doctoral program focused on understanding and improving interactions between humans and robots. Students build advanced research expertise in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, perception, ethics, and socially assistive technologies.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 3 - 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Doctoral study in human-robot interaction combines core HRI coursework, approved electives, research methods preparation, home-department requirements, and independent dissertation research. Courses may count toward both the HRI Ph.D.

Career pathways

A Ph.D. in Human-Robot Interaction can support advanced research, teaching, technical leadership, and innovation-focused career paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Resume/CV; Personal Statement; Transcripts; Three letters of Recommendation; Official GRE scores (if applicable); For applicants to the Computer Science department, GRE scores are required, unless the applicant will have received a degree from an institution located in the U.S. or Canada by time of enrollment.; For applicants to the Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments, GRE General Test scores are not required.; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable); Each department considers a TOEFL score of 100, IELTS score of 7.5, or Duolingo score of 120 to be competitive for admittance.; Portfolio (optional)

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 3 - 5 years

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