Robotics automation
Certificate, graduate
Overview
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Advance your expertise in robotics
By integrating robotics, control systems and AI, this program equips you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to contribute to cutting-edge robotics research and development. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the robotics stack—from low-level motor control and embedded systems to high-level cognitive functions powered by modern AI.
Build the future
Application information
Applicants for the Robotics automation graduate certificate must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: no references required
- Other requirements: No
Program availability:
Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring
Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
Deadlines: general application deadlines
For more information, check the Graduate Certificate page.
Contact information
Computer Science contact: Hasan Jamil; jamil@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Tuition and fees
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, visit Financial Aid.
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Degree fit
Customize your degree, enhance your career prospects and gain a competitive edge for promotion and new job opportunities. This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are an M.S. or Ph.D. student in robotics, engineering or computer science seeking deep technical knowledge for research or development
- Have interest in integrating control systems, PLCs and embedded hardware with robotics
- Focused on AI, machine learning and cognitive systems applied to robotics
- Aim to work with PLCs, real-time systems and industrial robotics
- Want to apply advanced techniques in physical robotic systems
Clubs and organizations
Our college offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.
Clubs related to your major include:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Robotics Club
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
- Vandal Atmospheric Science Team (VAST)
Career outcomes
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