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Master of Robotics and Embedded AI

Maynooth University

  • Maynooth, Ireland
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Maynooth University campus

About the program

A one-year masters on designing and controlling intelligent machines.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Robotics and Embedded AI can develop the ability to apply mathematical and scientific concepts
  • Evaluate engineering constraints
  • Develop and test solutions and document technical reasoning
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Robotics and embedded AI roles in agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Automation
  • Manufacturing and semiconductors

Curriculum

  • A multidisciplinary programme with learning outcomes covering sensing
  • Actuation and cognition technologies
  • Building and evaluating robotic and embedded AI systems
  • And the safety
  • Ethics and privacy context of such systems.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Irish honours degree
  • Normally a 2.2 (2.1 for some programmes)
  • With country grade tables published by Maynooth
  • Statement of purpose and two references
  • Higher Diplomas and conversion courses accept graduates of other disciplines. Grade guidance from source: Minimum 2H2 (2.2) honours equivalent
  • Higher for some programmes
  • Country-specific percentage tables.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree equivalent to an Irish honours degree (NFQ Level 8), Normally a minimum 2H2 (2.2) with some programmes requiring 2H1 (2.1) or a relevant subject, Grade equivalents by country in the Postgraduate Entry Requirements PDFs (e.g. India 4-year bachelor minimum 60% overall for 2H2, 65% for 2H1, China regular institution 75% for 2H2, Prestigious 70%, Bangladesh 4-year honours 3.0/4.0 or 60% for 2H2), Applicants without a degree may apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (10 years' experience), Statement of purpose and two references required.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 176
  • Oxford Test of English 140

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for entry requirements and the closing date
  2. Applications for 2027 entry open on 14 October 2026. Apply online through the MU Apply portal and pay the application fee (50 EUR
  3. 100 EUR for the Professional Master of Education (Secondary)). Upload degree evidence
  4. Academic transcripts
  5. Passport copy
  6. Personal statement and proof of English
  7. Some programmes also ask for a CV or references. Receive the offer and pay the non-refundable 1
  8. 000 EUR deposit to accept it (non-EU).

Other costs

Tuition per year€18,000 EUR
Application fee€50 EUR
Deposit€1,000 EUR

Program details

CampusMaynooth
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Engineering
DepartmentElectronic Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteUniversity international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.