Master of Robotics at Northeastern University

Northeastern University

United States of America, Boston

University Rank:#384

Northeastern University offers the Master of Robotics as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Boston campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for robotics and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on January 1, 2027.

About Master of Robotics

Through a technically challenging curriculum, hands-on learning, and industry co-op placements, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the algorithms, sensors, control systems, and mechanisms used in robotics to help you stand out in the field and make a transformative impact on society.

The Boston area is a hub for robotics research and industry—including Amazon Robotics, Teradyne, and Bluefin Robotics. Northeastern is proud to play a large role in educating tomorrow's leaders in this emerging area.

Cooperative education at Northeastern is another vital real-world learning opportunity for robotics students. You’ll spend your placement working in innovative industries ranging from technology to energy to automotives here in Boston and across the country. With cooperative education at the core of Northeastern, and more than 100 years of industry and research partnerships, you'll have a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience around the globe.

Students in the MS in Robotics program have three concentrations from which to choose, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science.

Note: Students in each concentration are subject to the policies and processes of the concentration’s respective department/college.

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Unique Features

Can be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership Certificate
Students may choose to complete the MS thesis option or course-only option
Course-only degree offers part-time study for working professionals

Program Objectives

The ability to use basic engineering concepts flexibly in a variety of contexts.

The Master of Science in Robotics at Northeastern looks at this fundamentally interdisciplinary field from three connected angles: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science.

Can be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership Certificate
Students may choose to complete the MS thesis option or course-only option
Course-only degree offers part-time study for working professionals

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Robotics at Northeastern University

Entry Requirements

Completed online application form
$75 application fee
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2021-2022 or the 2022-2023 academic years
Statement of purpose
Resumé
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants

English Requirements

PTEMin 76
IELTSMin 8
TOEFLMin 108

English Program Requirements

Northeastern students will be exposed to not only a rigorous academic environment but also a fast-paced experiential one. In order to be successful in both, all first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern.

Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check. If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:

Non-native English-speaking applicants will be required to submit official and valid results from one of the following English Language Tests:
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
- IELTS Academic
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL Internt-based Test (CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check. For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Robotics at Northeastern University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Robotics at Northeastern University

1.Create your application
Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver* *Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.
2.Submit all required materials
Double check to make sure that you have submitted all required materials. Even if your application has been submitted, we cannot begin reviewing your file until all of your required materials have been received. For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission.
3.Check your application status
Within seven days of applying, you should receive a confirmation email containing your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. To ensure all of the necessary documents have been submitted, and for updates or information about your application, visit your application status check.

Master of Robotics at Northeastern University

Northeastern University

United States of America, Boston