Program Overview

Robotics Engineering (PMRO)

The Professional Master of Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.

Abstract

Our program curriculum is designed to build understanding and expertise in robotics design, modeling, control systems, autonomous vehicle planning and perception, machine learning, and human-robot interaction. With a range of technical electives, students pursuing a robotics engineering degree are able to tailor their coursework towards their area of interest in robotics including artificial intelligence, computer vision and perception, space and planetary robotics, robot kinematics and dynamics, control, networked robotic systems, robotics at micro and Nano scale, and rehabilitation robotics.

Financial Assistance

Students in this program pay a special tuition rate, which does not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships or the tuition assistance. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Program Details

• The program can be completed on a part-time basis for domestic students, however international students must be enrolled full time.
• This program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships.
• Loans, work-study and need-based grants for citizens and permanent residents with demonstrated financial need may submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by appropriate FAFSA deadlines.

General Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• Letters of Recommendation (2)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
• CV/Resume (optional)

Application Deadlines

• Domestic Applicants:
  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
    • Fall Deadline: July 31, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: December 16, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: May 15, 2026
• International Applicants:
  • F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas, E, G, H, I and L visas and immigrants:
    • Fall Deadline: March 10, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: September 24, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: N/A

Program Format

This program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus. In addition to in-person courses, you may have the option to take some course requirements in an online format. Course format offerings are subject to change. This program is also offered 100% online. Please see Robotics Engineering (MERO) for more information.