Overview
Program Highlights
The Human-Robot Interaction curriculum draws on knowledge from computer science, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as psychology, philosophy, anthropology, legal fields, among various others. Cutting across the engineering and social sciences, human-robot interaction research at Tufts is a paradigmatic multi- and inter-disciplinary program with enormous future societal benefits.
Doctoral students work closely with faculty every step of the way. Researchers collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a career.
There’s no better place to earn your human-robot interaction degree than in a hub for modern technology. Tufts University is only a short subway ride from downtown Boston and Cambridge—well-known centers for leading technology research and development.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Robot Design and Control
- Robot Programming
- Modeling for Engineering Systems
- Human-Robot Interaction Ethics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Application Deadlines:
- Fall: January 15
- Spring: September 15
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Robotics Human Computer Interaction View 7 other PhDs in Robotics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Transcripts
- Three letters of Recommendation
- GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)
- Portfolio (optional)
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 36 months.
- The tuition for PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is fully covered by Tufts tuition scholarships.
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