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The University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science provides a distinctive Robotics (ROBO) master's program. This interdisciplinary initiative is collaboratively supported by the Computer and Information Science, Electrical and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics departments. Based in the renowned GRASP Lab, a leading global robotics research hub, Penn Engineering's ROBO master's curriculum trains students in robotics fundamentals, computer vision, sensing systems, control theory, automation, and AI. Participants come from diverse technical and quantitative backgrounds, sharing an enthusiasm for robotics and a commitment to developing transformative robotic solutions. The program prepares graduates for careers across multiple sectors such as robotics, aerospace, automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, and defense, while also offering excellent preparation for advanced academic pursuits.
Applicants for master's and doctoral programs must have obtained a bachelor's degree from an accredited School or University prior to intended matriculation date. In addition, Applicants to the Master of Science in Robotics program are expected to have a strong academic background in computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.