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Robotics, Control and Smart Systems The American University in Cairo

Highlights
Tuition fee
735 USD/credit 24255 USD / year
597 USD/credit 19701 USD / year
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Tuition fee
735 USD/credit 24255 USD / year
597 USD/credit 19701 USD / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Cairo, Egypt
Campus location
Cairo, Egypt
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Robotics, Control and Smart Systems from The American University in Cairo provides academic excellence through an interdisciplinary education in the fields with the aim to prepare graduate students for careers in industry, education and research (local, regional and global). 

Overview

Robotics, Control and Smart Systems from The American University in Cairo prepares students to integrate fundamental and advanced knowledge to solve complex interdisciplinary problems in the field of RCSS and work independently as well as collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and prepared to be team leaders.

Students at Robotics, Control and Smart Systems from The American University in Cairo will:

  • Have a broad foundation in both the theoretical and the practical skills of RCSS interdisciplinary knowledge space
  • Demonstrate competitive professional advancement, and engage in advanced academic and research in areas of their interest within the industry, research centers, and academia both in the local and global environment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Robotics: Kinematics, Dynamics and Control
  • Embedded Real Time Systems 
  • Modern Control Design 
  • Applied Estimation 
  • Intelligent and Autonomous Robotic Systems 
  • Mechatronics Innovations and Experimental Robotics 
  • Bioinspired Robotics and Multi Robotic Systems

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
79
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cairo, Egypt

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
79
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering, with minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in major area is required as a basic requirement or admissions into the RCSS master’s program. 
  • An online application for graduate studies
  • Online payment of the application fee
  • A statement of purpose 
  • An updated resume (CV)  
  • At least two online letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional background
  • Official academic records, of which one must be a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with proof of degree completion. 
  • Satisfactory English language proficiency test results
  • Graduate students may be asked to demonstrate minimum competency in the use of computers and academic libraries as they relate to graduate study and research
  • One recent passport size photograph (a clear electronic copy)

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    24255 USD / year
    24255 USD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    19701 USD / year
    19701 USD / year

Living costs

Cairo

Egypt
5312 - 6846 EGP / 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Robotics, Control and Smart Systems.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
The Pangburn, Ellis, LaBarge Study Abroad Fund (Graduate Students Only)
Merit-based

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The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
The Pangburn, Ellis, LaBarge Study Abroad Fund
Merit-based

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The American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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European Commission
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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