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'I joined the QUT Robotics Club's Australian Rover Challenge team almost immediately after starting my studies, which provided a great outlet to apply my skills and knowledge. I got to work in a team with some very talented students and recent graduates. QUT provided not only financial support to the club, but academic support through assessment extensions, and consultations with academics.'
Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
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 home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026). We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institute for the seventh consecutive year (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).
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 home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026). We are proud to be Australia's number one robotics research institute for the seventh consecutive year (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).
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.
Apply your robotics knowledge
'I joined the QUT Robotics Club's Australian Rover Challenge team almost immediately after starting my studies, which provided a great outlet to apply my skills and knowledge. I got to work in a team with some very talented students and recent graduates. QUT provided not only financial support to the club, but academic support through assessment extensions, and consultations with academics.'
Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Highlights
- As Australia's top-ranked research institute in robotics for the seventh consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).
- QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all domestic students who enrol full-time in this course.
- QUT is home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026).
- 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 institute.
Highlights
- As Australia's top-ranked research institute in robotics for the seventh consecutive year, QUT is the best place to study and develop your career in robotics (The Australian Research Magazine, 2026).
- QUT is home to two of Australia’s top robotics researchers, Professor Michael Milford and Distinguished Emeritus Professor Peter Corke (The Australian Research Magazine, 2025 and 2026).
- 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 institute.
Why choose this course?
AI and robotics specialists top the list of fastest-growing jobs globally, with a 40% increase in jobs predicted by 2027 (World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, 2023).
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.
Why choose this course?
Robots and autonomous systems are a key driver of skills change globally, which is leading to an increase in programming and systems thinking skills which are essential for managing autonomous technology. This change has also led to AI and machine learning specialists becoming the third-fastest growing job between 2025-2030 globally (World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025). The growing demand for AI expertise is leading to an estimated shortfall of 60,000 AI professionals by 2027 so now is the ideal time to advance your career and develop AI expertise (ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse 2025).
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 |
|
Cambridge C1 Advanced
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 Australia Test (120 scale) | 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.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $9,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $50,000 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
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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