MS Robotics at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The multidisciplinary M.S. in Robotics prepares students from diverse backgrounds for careers in research and industry. Students gain expertise in kinematics, dynamics, component design, sensing, actuation and computation, with flexibility to tailor study with faculty from multiple departments.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Robotics M.S. program | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Students choose a thesis option (30 units including 6 thesis units) or a courses-only option (30 credits). Requirements include an introductory robotics course (CPE 670 or ME 622), breadth in actuation and control, reasoning and computation, and sensing, four core courses, and robotics electives.

Career pathways

Robotics engineer, automation engineer, research scientist, robotics technician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics or science with experience equivalent to an engineering minor; minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0; English scores for applicants from non-English-speaking countries (Duolingo 115, TOEFL 79 iBT, IELTS 6.5, PTE 59, Cambridge 176); one-page personal statement; two letters of recommendation. Admission is competitive.

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.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

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

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