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MSC in Robotics

MSC in Robotics

Aalborg University (AAU)

Duration

2 years

Intake

September

Degree

Master’s

Program Overview

The Robotics Master's program at Aalborg University is a 2-year full-time interdisciplinary engineering program designed for B.Sc. graduates interested in robotics, robot programming, control systems, and software development. It integrates knowledge from various research environments and offers access to advanced technologies and laboratories.

Key aspects of the program:

  • Focus on mobile robots, collaborative robots, and the interaction between robotic system components
  • Developing, testing, and integrating robotics hardware and software within broader systems
  • Emphasis on problem-based project work (following Aalborg's PBL model) to develop teamwork, technical problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Courses include Robot Navigation, Robot Mobility, Advanced Robot Perception, Object Manipulation and Task Planning, Human-Robot Interaction, and Human Bionics
  • Flexibility in the 3rd semester with options such as contextual robotics projects, entrepreneurial practice, or study in external organizations
  • The 4th semester is dedicated to the master’s thesis project

Career prospects include roles in development, service engineering, specialist positions, and project management in private companies and public organizations where robotics and automation are central.

The program emphasizes technical expertise, cross-disciplinary skills, and practical experience to prepare students for the evolving field of robotics and automation.

Key Information

University

Aalborg University (AAU)

Campus

Aalborg

Total Credits

120

Study Mode

Full-time

Loan Availability

No

Program Details

Duration

2 years

Tuition Fee:

8,150 USD per Semester

Format

Full-time

Attendance:

On Campus Learning

Study Gap:

10 years

Fees & Funding:

Course Structure

1st Semester

  • Project: Advanced Mobile Robotics (15 ECTS)
  • Courses:
    • Robot Navigation (5 ECTS)
    • Robot Mobility (5 ECTS)
    • Advanced Robotic Perception (5 ECTS)

2nd Semester

  • Project: Collaborative Robotics (15 ECTS)
  • Courses:
    • Object Manipulation and Task Planning (5 ECTS)
    • Human Robot Interaction (5 ECTS)
    • Human Bionics (5 ECTS)

3rd Semester (Students choose one of 4 options)

  • Option A:
    • Project: Contextual Robotics (20 ECTS)
    • Courses: Readings in Robotics (5 ECTS), Innovation and Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS)
  • Option B:
    • Project: Entrepreneurial Practice (20 ECTS)
    • Courses: Readings in Robotics (5 ECTS), Innovation and Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS)
  • Option C:
    • Project-oriented Study in an External Organisation (30 ECTS)
  • Option D:
    • Long Master's thesis (50 ECTS, spanning 3rd and 4th semester)
    • Courses: Readings in Robotics (5 ECTS), Innovation and Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS)

4th Semester

  • Master's Thesis (30 ECTS), continuation or start of the thesis project, undertaken individually or in small groups.

Entry Requirement

Academic

Applicants must have successfully completed a relevant and recognized university Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Danish Bachelor's degree in level and length (180 ECTS).

Language

IELTS - 6.5/6

TOEFL - 85/20

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