Overview

The trained researchers and scientists will be able to perform analysis, evaluation and synthesis for a broad range of problems related to the design, implementation and efficient operation of robotics and autonomous systems.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a doctorate in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Mechatronics and Automation) from Arizona State University typically seek research-oriented academic appointments or industrial research and development positions.

These professionals have substantial opportunities at all levels in manufacturing engineering in research and development at companies, research institutes and national laboratories (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

Relevant careers and related titles include the following:

electronics engineer
industrial engineers
manufacturing engineers
mechanical engineers
mechatronics engineers
robotics engineer

Programme Structure

Topics include:

robotics and autonomous systems
traditional and advanced robotics and autonomous systems technologies
systems integration and data fusion techniques
modeling and simulation development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mesa, United States

Disciplines

Mechatronics Robotics View 5 other PhDs in Mechatronics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in robotics and autonomous systems or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants are required to submit:

graduate admissions application and application fee
official transcripts
personal statement
professional resume
two letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Mesa

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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