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'QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI gives you the skillset to deal with the future challenges that the industry is going to face. It's great to learn from such experienced professors and to see how they're applying their research to real-world applications. I've been pleasantly surprised by having such a close learning experience with the teachers and having my questions answered in a personalised way.'
Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Lunar testbed facilities
QUT's $7.9m Space Technology Precinct is home to Australia’s only lunar testbed where you can build and test your research in computer-human interactions, planetary surface exploration and other space-related research.
Learn from Australia’s top robotics experts
QUT is the home of Queensland’s leading researcher in robotics, Professor Michael Milford. We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institution for the sixth consecutive year (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Space tech expertise
Associate Professor Thierry Peynot is a chief investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics, and leads the QUT Space Precinct development, which homes Australia’s largest covered facility for testing field robotics and equipment in realistic Moon conditions. Peynot’s research expertise focuses on mobile robotics and autonomous systems in challenging environments, and include multimodal sensing, robotic vision, sensor data fusion, mapping and localisation.
Robotic vision expertise
Dr Dimity Miller is a chief investigator with the QUT Centre for Robotics. Her research expertise is at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and robotics, with a focus on creating reliably robotic vision systems. She is passionate about understanding and mitigating failures in deep learning models for robotics applications.
Future-proof your career
'QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI gives you the skillset to deal with the future challenges that the industry is going to face. It's great to learn from such experienced professors and to see how they're applying their research to real-world applications. I've been pleasantly surprised by having such a close learning experience with the teachers and having my questions answered in a personalised way.'
Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Lunar testbed facilities
QUT's $7.9m Space Technology Precinct is home to Australia’s only lunar testbed where you can build and test your research in computer-human interactions, planetary surface exploration and other space-related research.
Learn from Australia’s top robotics experts
QUT is the home of Queensland’s leading researcher in robotics, Professor Michael Milford. We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institution for the sixth consecutive year (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
Space tech expertise
Associate Professor Thierry Peynot is a chief investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics, and leads the QUT Space Precinct development, which homes Australia’s largest covered facility for testing field robotics and equipment in realistic Moon conditions. Peynot’s research expertise focuses on mobile robotics and autonomous systems in challenging environments, and include multimodal sensing, robotic vision, sensor data fusion, mapping and localisation.
Robotic vision expertise
Dr Dimity Miller is a chief investigator with the QUT Centre for Robotics. Her research expertise is at the intersection of deep learning, computer vision, and robotics, with a focus on creating reliably robotic vision systems. She is passionate about understanding and mitigating failures in deep learning models for robotics applications.
Highlights
- As Australia's top-ranked research institution in robotics for the sixth consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
- QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all eligible domestic students.
- Learn from academics who are leaders in their fields, including Professor Michael Milford, Australia's top robotics researcher (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
- Gain cutting-edge skills in automation, robotics while gaining the experience you need to interface with other robotics and AI professionals.
- Accelerate your learning in this condensed course, which allows you to complete your studies in 1.5 years full-time.
- Gain strong links with industry partners through your research project.
- Access cutting-edge laboratory facilities including QUT’s Centre for Robotics, Australia’s leading robotics research institution.
Highlights
- As Australia's top-ranked research institution in robotics for the sixth consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
- Learn from academics who are leaders in their fields, including Professor Michael Milford, Australia's top robotics researcher (Australian Research Magazine, 2025).
- Gain cutting-edge skills in automation, robotics while gaining the experience you need to interface with other robotics and AI professionals.
- Accelerate your learning in this condensed course, which allows you to complete your studies in 1.5 years full-time.
- Gain strong links with industry partners through your research project.
- Access cutting-edge laboratory facilities including QUT’s Centre for Robotics, Australia’s leading robotics research institution.
Why choose this course?
The robotics and AI revolution is disrupting nearly every sector of the economy. Now more than ever, industries are looking to hire graduates with advanced skills in robotics and AI technology to remain competitive in the Australian and international markets.
This degree can set you up for a wide range of careers in leading and implementing automation and AI technology across all sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, defence, space and mining.
Explore this course
QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI is a 1.5 year, full-time postgraduate degree. The degree is designed for students with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree that specialises within one of the following four engineering fields: computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace and/ or mechatronics to provide a foundation for continued learning.
QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all eligible domestic students who enrol full time into the Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
In your final semester, you will participate in a research capstone project which will provide strong links with industry partners through research and teaching collaborations.
Throughout your degree, you'll learn from academic staff who are real-world experts within their field in Australia and across the world such as Professor Michael Milford, Australia’s leading researcher in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025). Professor Milford’s internationally acclaimed teaching and research sits at the boundary of robotics, neuroscience and computer vision. He currently holds the positions of Director of the QUT Centre for Robotics, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Microsoft Research Faculty Fellow, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
QUT’s Master of Robotics and AI is a 1.5 year, full-time postgraduate degree. The degree is designed for students with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree that specialises within one of the following four engineering fields: computer and software systems, electrical, electrical and aerospace and/ or mechatronics to provide a foundation for continued learning.
In your final semester, you will participate in a research capstone project which will provide strong links with industry partners through research and teaching collaborations.
Throughout your degree, you'll learn from academic staff who are real-world experts within their field in Australia and across the world such as Professor Michael Milford, Australia’s leading researcher in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine 2025). Professor Milford’s internationally acclaimed teaching and research sits at the boundary of robotics, neuroscience and computer vision. He currently holds the positions of Director of the QUT Centre for Robotics, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow, Microsoft Research Faculty Fellow, and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
Careers and outcomes
This degree can set you up for a wide range of careers in leading and implementing AI technology across medical technology, self-driving vehicles, cybersecurity, manufacturing systems and so much more.
Possible careers
- Ai analyst
- Ai specialist
- Computer vision engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Machine learning engineer
- Mechatronics engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Software engineer
- Course code
- EN52
- CRICOS code
- 111159J
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1.5 years full-time
- 1.5 years full-time
- February
- February
Entry requirements
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in robotics.
Relevant engineering disciplines
- aerospace
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- electronics
- industrial automation
- instrument control
- mechatronics
- robotics
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in robotics.
Relevant engineering disciplines
- aerospace
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- electronics
- industrial automation
- instrument control
- mechatronics
- robotics
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $9,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $46,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $9,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $41,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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Speak with our Engineering Postgraduate Coordinator to hear about how you can take the next steps in your engineering career. Complete the form below to request a call back or contact our Postgraduate Engineering Coordinator on 07 3138 2612.
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