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3 Best Robotics Engineering PhD Universities Worldwide

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

3 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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EPFL

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland · Public University

★ 77 QS World #26 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500/yr
Founded
1853
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Institute of Science Tokyo

Tokyo, Kantō, Japan · Public University

★ 67 QS World #84 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
Founded
1881
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KAIST

Daejeon, South Korea · Public University

★ 66 QS World #53 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
KRW 8,035,000 – KRW 10,870,000/yr
Founded
1971

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for PhD Robotics Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include EPFL, Institute of Science Tokyo, KAIST. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a PhD in Robotics Engineering cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Robotics Engineering abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Robotics Engineering at PhD level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Robotics Engineering at PhD level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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