MS Robotics at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary M.S. offered jointly by the Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering departments of the Bourns College of Engineering.

Faculty: Bourns College of Engineering | Department: Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering | Duration: Four quarters (40 units plus colloquium) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

The degree comprises 5 core courses (20 units), 3 focus courses in one focus area (12 units), and 2 elective courses or 1 project (8 units). Completion is by one comprehensive exam or a faculty-guided project with a committee-approved presentation and written report.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Decisions consider degrees and record, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores and relevant experience; GRE may be reported but is not required. Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. A few programmes have deadlines after June 1 and some have earlier programme deadlines. The Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 applications are open for select programmes only; the Summer/Fall 2027 application opened September 1, 2026, with rolling review for most programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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