Academic Programs - The Robotics Institute Carnegie Mellon University

UNDERGRADUATE OPTIONS

Bachelor of Science in Robotics

Embark on an exhilarating educational journey into the captivating world of robotics, where you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring core principles such as motion, control, sensing, cognition, and action, culminating in a captivating Capstone Experience to showcase your innovations and expertise as a skilled roboticist ready to drive advancements and tackle real-world challenges with ingenuity and passion.

Additional Major in Robotics

Complement your primary major with a comprehensive understanding of robotics, preparing you for diverse post-graduate experiences and significant contributions to this dynamic field.

Minor in Robotics

An undergraduate program that teaches the principles and practice of robotics through theoretical studies and hands-on experiences with robots.

Accelerated Graduate Program

A special program that enables current Carnegie Mellon undergraduates access to an abbreviated application for early admission to the MS in Robotics (MSR) program.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Doctoral Program in Robotics (PhD)

The world's first doctoral program in robotics teaches graduate students to be tomorrow's leaders in robotics research.

MS in Robotics (MSR)

A 24-month master's program that teaches the fundamentals of robotics theory and practice through coursework and independent research.

MS in Robotic Systems Development (MRSD)

A 21-month advanced graduate degree designed for those who wish to find success in the robotics and automation field as practitioners in the commercial sector. It focuses on both technical and business skills.

MS in Computer Vision (MSCV)

A 16-month master's program that teaches the fundamentals of computer vision theory to prepare students for careers in industry.

QUICK GUIDE TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Program	Structure	Duration	Focus	Placement
PhD	Coursework, Qualifiers, Research, Dissertation	5-6 years	Basic & Applied Research	Academia, Research Lab
MSR	Coursework, Research, Thesis	24 months	Applied Research	Research Lab
MRSD	Coursework, Group Project	21 months	Systems Development and Automation	Industry, Applied Lab
MSCV	Coursework, Group Project	16 months	Vision: Recognition, Geometry	Industry, Applied Lab