OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Machine Learning & Autonomous Robotics
Premier interdisciplinary doctoral degree administered jointly by the College of Computing and College of Engineering, researching deep reinforcement learning and human-robot interaction.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Exceptional academic background in computer science, mathematics, or engineering (3.70+ GPA)
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 105+ or IELTS 8.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional but competitive
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research interests, published conference papers/preprints, and CV
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from research investigators
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded 5-year doctoral fellowship covering full tuition waiver, health insurance, and $34,000 annual stipend
- Application fee
- $85 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 tuition for funded doctoral fellows
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Georgia Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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