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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs in Robotics and Autonomous Systems aim to provide well-rounded education as well as rigorous research training to prepare students to become versatile and knowledgeable professionals, with the broad fields of robotics engineering as a major focus, together with connections to theoretical and applied mechanics, optimization, communication, information theory, machine learning, computing, mathematics and signal processing. MPhil graduates should be able to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in design, construction, operation, and management of robots, and develop innovative solutions required by the emerging global industry in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (ROAS), and across many other sectors where ROAS skills are applicable. PhD graduates should be capable of conducting high-quality original research, creating new knowledge, deriving valuable insights, and making tangible impacts on academia and the field.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs in Robotics and Autonomous Systems aim to provide well-rounded education as well as rigorous research training to prepare students to become versatile and knowledgeable professionals, with the broad fields of robotics engineering as a major focus, together with connections to theoretical and applied mechanics, optimization, communication, information theory, machine learning, computing, mathematics and signal processing. MPhil graduates should be able to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in design, construction, operation, and management of robots, and develop innovative solutions required by the emerging global industry in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (ROAS), and across many other sectors where ROAS skills are applicable. PhD graduates should be capable of conducting high-quality original research, creating new knowledge, deriving valuable insights, and making tangible impacts on academia and the field.
Admission Requirements
80+
6.5+
Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree or postgraduate diploma program should have: Obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
MPhil/PhD in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Guangzhou, China (Mainland)
# =24QS Subject Rankings
36 monthsProgramme duration
21,430 USDTuition Fee/year
4Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
The Belt and Road Admission Scholarship
Value
50% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Mar 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
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Value
$10000
Deadline
1 Mar 2026
Application requirements
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Entry requirements
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Value
$1200
Deadline
1 Mar 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
HKUST Business School’s MSc Diversity Excellence Scholarship
Value
$30000
Deadline
1 Mar 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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