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MS in Robotics at UMich
A Robotics master's combines mechanics, control, perception and AI to build machines that sense and act — from industrial arms to autonomous vehicles. Here is what studying it at University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹1.4 crore – ₹1.6 crore
- Tuition $50,000 – $60,000 a year
- STEM OPT eligible
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the MS in Robotics at UMich cost?
The MS in Robotics at University of Michigan costs an Indian student about ₹1.4 crore – ₹1.6 crore in total: tuition of $50,000 – $60,000 a year, living costs of about $23,000 a year and one-time costs. Of 6 universities on our USA list offering Robotics, it ranks 3 from cheapest. After the degree: OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
Official sources: University of Michigan — official website
MS in Robotics at UMich at a glance
- Program
- MS in Robotics at University of Michigan
- Typical length
- 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- $50,000 – $60,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹1.4 crore – ₹1.6 crore
- Usual backgrounds
- B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Electrical, ECE or CSE and Mechatronics or Instrumentation Engineering
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
Cost
MS in Robotics at UMich: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Robotics specialisations to look for
Robotics master's programs usually let you specialise in autonomous Systems, computer Vision & Perception, motion Planning, human–Robot Interaction and medical Robotics. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on UMich's program page which of these University of Michigan offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Robotics at UMich
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Electrical, ECE or CSE
- Bachelor's: Mechatronics or Instrumentation Engineering
- Prerequisite: Linear algebra
- Prerequisite: Control systems
- Prerequisite: Programming (Python / C++)
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Robotics — Ann Arbor
College town with rents well above the rest of Michigan
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Robotics at similar universities in the USA
Universities on our list offering Robotics, closest in total cost.
Loan
EMI on a ₹1.2 crore loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
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Tuition is $50,000 – $60,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹1.4 crore – ₹1.6 crore over 2 years.
Usually if you have b.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Electrical, ECE or CSE and mechatronics or Instrumentation Engineering, with linear algebra and control systems. A 4-year bachelor's (B.Tech/BE) is the safest route; many universities also accept 3-year degrees, sometimes after a credential evaluation (WES or ECE).
Graduates move into roles such as Robotics Engineer, Perception Engineer, Controls Engineer and Autonomy Software Engineer. Employers look for ROS, c++ / Python and control theory.
OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹1.2 crore; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹1,61,922 a month.
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