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    Master of Science in Robotics

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    Riverside, USMSIn-person15 months
    STEM-OPT
    $41,760.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    40
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside is a 40-credit, 15-month, in-person MS program based in Riverside, US. Tuition is $41,760 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering robot design, fabrication, computational methods, sensing, navigation, planning, control, and machine learning foundations. Students select one focus area among Embodied AI and Machine Learning, Motion Planning and Autonomous Navigation, or Robot Design and System Integration, with options for comprehensive exam or faculty-guided research project.

    Focus: both
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    Deadlines

    Winter 2027
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min not explicitly stated for Robotics MS; college-wide iBT 80 (various third-party/engineering sources)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 overall total score; The minimum score in each individual component must be 6 or above

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $17,625.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside is $41,760 across 40 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside take to complete?
    Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside is structured around 15 months and 40 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale)
    Is Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Science in Robotics at University of California-Riverside is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.