Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's in Robotics

The Master's in Robotics at the University of Twente is a 2-year, English-taught program that focuses on designing smart, human-centered robots and combining AI, mechatronics, systems integration, and ethics to make a real impact in industry and society.

Program Details

• Language: English-taught
• Duration: 2 years
• Start: 1 February 2026, 1 September 2026
• Location: Enschede
• Type of degree: Master of Science
• Number of specialisations: 3
• Croho code: 60973

Specialisations

• Algorithms & Software AI: Focuses on making robots operate and move independently, teaching them to understand signals and turn them into smart actions.
• Human-Robot Interaction & Social AI: Focuses on how robots effectively communicate, move, and collaborate with people in social settings.
• Mechatronics & Physical AI: Focuses on how robots move and interact using mechatronics, computer science, and control theory.

Career Perspectives

The demand for robotics engineers is surging as the realm of AI-based robotic systems is rapidly expanding. Job opportunities are available in various sectors, such as high-tech corporations, manufacturing and automation firms, healthcare and medical research institutions, consumer electronics companies, and robotics start-ups.

Robotics for Industry

Career opportunities are available in designing robots that inspect underground pipes, perform maintenance on buildings, or examine space rovers. Companies such as Demcon, VDL Group, RIWO Engineering, Thales, and ASML are potential employers.

Robotics for Healthcare

Career opportunities are available in developing advanced and fundamental robotics to contribute to solutions for healthcare. Companies such as Philips Medical Systems, Medtronic, Demcon, and Gable Systems are potential employers.

Robotics for Society

Career opportunities are available in making robots that help people overcome daily obstacles and improve their quality of life. Companies such as Philips, TNO, and Nedap are potential employers.

Related Stories

Student experiences and stories are available, such as Tjeerd's story, which highlights what it's like to study Robotics and the topics that students deal with during the program.