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    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

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    Pittsburgh, USMSIn-person21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $134,000.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    34.6%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Cohort
    students
    183
    Credits

    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is a 183-credit, 21-month, in-person MS program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $134,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers robotics research, systems, and technologies, with skills in programming, machine learning, computer vision, and hands-on projects for industry applications.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 5, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min We are not accepting GRE scores for our graduate admission process.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min The minimum required TOEFL score is 84 total. The minimum subscore guidelines are: Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 18, Writing 22.
    IELTS
    required
    Min The minimum IELTS band score is 6.5. The minimum subscore guidelines are: Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6, Writing 6.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $141,643.00
    Avg starting salary
    $35,116.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is $134,000 across 183 required credits.
    Is Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    How long does Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 21 months and 183 credits.
    Is Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 34.6%.