OpenFieldPenn Engineering Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Robotics (GRASP Lab)
Prestigious interdisciplinary Master of Science delivered by the world-famous General Robotics, Automation, Sensing & Perception (GRASP) Laboratory, investigating autonomous flying micro-drones, legged locomotion, and surgical robotics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or mathematics with minimum 3.5 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Coursework or project portfolio in linear algebra, feedback control, kinematics, or computer vision.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental merit fellowships and graduate research assistantships available
- Application fee
- $90 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $34,500/year standard tuition for engineering master's programs.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Fall admission deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Pennsylvania documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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