CMUDoctoral Program in RoboticsCarnegie Mellon University

Program Info

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Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Fields: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Tuition: To be confirmed
Application opens: Sep 9, 2026
Application deadline: Nov 18, 2026

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Dec 9, 2026).

Program Overview

Historical admission data is not published.

Documents Required

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Statement of purpose

Concise one- or two-page essay; program-specific prompts appear in the application.

CV or resume

Outline education, research, work, publications, awards, and related activities.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three required; up to five accepted. At least two from faculty or recent employers who can assess independent research ability.

Unofficial transcript(s)

Upload transcripts before submission; official copies typically after admission.

Published Score Requirements

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Academic: Bachelor's degree

Prerequisites

Technical preparation

Applicants should arrive with or rapidly acquire undergraduate-introductory competence in mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis, probability and statistics), computer science (programming, data structures, algorithms), and physics/engineering (mechanics, dynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics).