Overview

The Robotics MSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai will equip students to work in industry in areas where robots can be used to improve productivity, transform transportation, work in extreme environments and improve the quality of life.

The students on the MSc Robotics will:

be introduced to core robotics techniques, from basic kinematics to robot control, robot navigation, robot planning and human-robot interactions
receive an extensive training in robot programming (especially ROS) and practical implementation of solutions on real robots
apply skills in various applications through major robotics projects, relevant to research and industry, and involving systems such as autonomous robots (cars, subsea vehicles), humanoid robots, advanced manipulators for compliant control and novel robot designs
obtain access to staff from leading research groups to mentor their development and guide their research projects

Within this programme, students will be offered a degree of flexibility in the options that they study, allowing them to specialise in specific domains of application.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Robotics Systems Science

Intelligent Robotics

Embedded Systems

Sensors, Actuators and IoT

Biologically Inspired Computation

Data Mining and Machine Learning

Multi-Disciplinary Group Project

Robotic Mechanical Systems
Embedded Software

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Robotics Computer Sciences Artificial Intelligence View 4 other Masters in Robotics in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

First Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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55

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6

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General requirements

For MSc entry, a good relevant engineering Honours degree (first or second class) with a background in electrical, electronics, mechanical, mechatronics, mathematics, computer engineering, computer science, or engineering physics will be considered. Needs to have some level of programming. Equivalent overseas qualifications will also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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103350 AED / year

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103350 AED / year

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Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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Funding

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The students on the MSc Robotics will:

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General requirements

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