PhD in Robotics

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About This Programme

A fully funded research doctorate in robotics (60/72 credits), with tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.

Course Highlights

Research spans robot modelling and control, robot sensing and perception, machine learning for robotics, and mechatronics
Links to the KU Center for Autonomous Robotic Systems
60 credits entering with a master's or 72 for direct entry from a bachelor's, built around an original dissertation
Fully funded PhD: full tuition waiver plus a competitive monthly stipend for admitted researchers

What You'll Study

Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)

Coursework

Required coursework and PhD seminar
Comprehensive / qualifying examination

Research Areas

Robot Modelling and Control
Robot Sensing and Perception
Machine Learning for Robotics
Robotics and AI Engineering
Mechatronics
Computer Vision and Cognitive Robotics
Design of Robotic Systems

Dissertation

Doctoral Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree with a CGPA of at least 3.25/4.00 (or direct entry from a bachelor's with at least 3.50 and a GRE quantitative score >=150). Applicants submit two reference letters, a statement of purpose, a research statement and a CV, and complete an interview.

English: TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS Academic 6.5.

PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).

Careers

Graduates pursue academia and R&D in autonomous systems, defence and aerospace robotics, and industrial automation.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA (Ministry of Education)

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Robotics

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master's CGPA >=3.25/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's >=3.5 + GRE quant >=150) + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Abu Dhabi

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Next intakes

AugJan

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Course Highlights

Research spans robot modelling and control, robot sensing and perception, machine learning for robotics, and mechatronics

Links to the KU Center for Autonomous Robotic Systems

60 credits entering with a master's or 72 for direct entry from a bachelor's, built around an original dissertation

Fully funded PhD: full tuition waiver plus a competitive monthly stipend for admitted researchers

What You'll Study

Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)

Coursework

Required coursework and PhD seminar
Comprehensive / qualifying examination

Research Areas

Robot Modelling and Control
Robot Sensing and Perception
Machine Learning for Robotics
Robotics and AI Engineering
Mechatronics
Computer Vision and Cognitive Robotics
Design of Robotic Systems

Dissertation

Doctoral Dissertation

Entry Requirements

English: TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS Academic 6.5.

PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Robotics

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master's CGPA >=3.25/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's >=3.5 + GRE quant >=150) + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Abu Dhabi

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person