Application deadline: 30 November 2026

Applications are open for the August 2027 intake

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Bachelor’s 1+3 degree pathway

1 year in India at RV University, Bengaluru

3 years in the US at Arizona State University*

Your degree is awarded by Arizona State University

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Two Arizona State University students looking at a robotics exhibit
RV University students laughing together in a studio class in Bengaluru
Program duration
4 years*
Application deadline
30 November 2026
Intake
August 2027
Where you study
Year 1 at RV University, Bengaluru; Years 2 to 4 at Arizona State University*
Curriculum includes
Applied Machine Learning, Robotic Systems, Embedded Systems Design, Engineering Statistics and more**

*Duration in each program is subject to ASU credit transfer approval.

**ASU courses listed are subject to change based on industry and subject matter relevancy. Enrolled students must refer to their official plan of study and contact their enrollment advisor for the most accurate list of ASU courses.

Program overview

An ASU student from day one

Get your ASU student ID, earn credits on your ASU transcript and study the ASU curriculum at RV University, Bengaluru, with academic support.

Robotics and Autonomous Systems, BSE, Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

A student smiling in a lecture hall at Arizona State University
ASU is highly ranked where it matters most#1 in the U.S. for innovation. ASU ahead of MIT and Stanford. U.S. News & World Report, 12 years, 2016–27.

Curriculum includes*

Applied Machine LearningRobotic SystemsEmbedded Systems DesignEngineering StatisticsVector Mechanics and Vibration

Areas you will explore

  • Robotic systemsHow robots sense, move and act.
  • Machine learningApplied learning methods for autonomy.
  • Embedded systemsHardware and software working as one.

Arizona State University rankings

ASU is highly ranked where it matters most

Top 10 in the U.S. for NASA-funded research expenditures. ASU ahead of MIT, UCLA, Michigan and Stanford. National Science Foundation HERD survey, 2025.
#1 engineering and non-science research expenditures. ASU ahead of Penn, Harvard and Wisconsin. National Science Foundation HERD survey, 2025.

These rankings are Arizona State University’s. Source: asu.edu/about/rankings

*ASU courses listed are subject to change based on industry and subject matter relevancy. Enrolled students must refer to their official plan of study and contact their enrollment advisor for the most accurate list of ASU courses.

How it works

Start in India. Graduate in the US.

1Step 1, Bengaluru, India

Your foundation year at RV University

You begin at RV University in Bengaluru as an ASU student. From the first week of classes you take ASU courses and study the ASU curriculum, with academic mentoring from RV University faculty.

More about Year 1

RV University faculty teach the ASU curriculum on the Bengaluru campus. You build a strong foundation in ASU courses such as College Algebra and Principles of Programming.* You also have full access to RV University’s student resources, campus life and support services.

When you meet the transfer requirements at the end of Year 1, you move to Arizona State University for Year 2.

You finish the year with a certificate of completion from RV University. Through the year you also get English language test preparation, immersion opportunities, academic advising and guidance for your move to ASU.

What every student gets in Year 1

  • An ASU student IDPlus an ASU email address and access to ASU’s learning management system.
  • Grades on your ASU transcriptAll Year 1 course grades appear on your official ASU transcript and apply directly towards your ASU bachelor’s degree.
  • Ready for ArizonaStructured preparation for the ASU English proficiency test, and pre-departure orientation.
  • ASU courses in BengaluruSuch as College Algebra and Principles of Programming,* taught by RV University faculty to ASU standards.
  • Mentoring and advisingMentoring from RV University faculty, with academic advising through the year.
  • The full campusLibrary, sports, clubs, hostel, health and wellness services on the Bengaluru campus.
  • Global from day oneASU faculty masterclasses, webinars and global classroom sessions

*ASU courses listed are subject to change based on industry and subject matter relevancy. Enrolled students must refer to their official plan of study and contact their enrollment advisor for the most accurate list of ASU courses.

2Step 2, Arizona, U.S.

Years 2 to 4 at Arizona State University

For Years 2 to 4,* you study at Arizona State University with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, BSE is taught at the Polytechnic campus.

  • You build your skills in robotic engineering, robotic systems, data structures and applied machine learning.
  • You get practical guidance on building your portfolio, preparing for interviews and applying for internships.

*Duration in each program is subject to ASU credit transfer approval.

3Step 3, Graduation

Graduate with an Arizona State University degree

You earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, awarded by Arizona State University. It is a STEM-designated degree, so you can apply for Optional Practical Training.*

Eligible graduates can apply to work in the U.S. for up to three years.* Your next step is yours to choose, in India, the U.S. or beyond.

Optional Practical Training*Apply for up to three years
A STEM-designated degreeAwarded by Arizona State University in a science, technology, engineering or math field
Merit scholarshipsConsidered automatically on admission

*Students choosing to study on-campus at ASU are eligible for OPT, allowing graduates to apply for the opportunity to work legally in the United States for up to three years (depending on program eligibility). Subject to U.S. immigration regulations.

Why the bachelor’s 1+3 degree pathway

Two universities, one Arizona State University degree

Start in India and graduate in the U.S. with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Robotics and Autonomous Systems awarded by Arizona State University.

The pathway brings together RV University, a new-age, tech-driven global university backed by the 87-year legacy of RV Educational Institutions, and Arizona State University.

In Year 1 you study the ASU curriculum on RV University’s Bengaluru campus, taught by RV University faculty, with an ASU student ID and credits on your ASU transcript. When you meet the transfer requirements at the end of Year 1, you move to ASU to finish your degree.*

  • 01

    Earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Robotics and Autonomous Systems from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Polytechnic campus.

  • 02

    Study the ASU curriculum from day one in Bengaluru, with every Year 1 grade on your official ASU transcript.

  • 03

    Apply for Optional Practical Training after you graduate, for up to three years of work in the U.S.**

Your options

3 ways to earn your degree

Most families weigh two choices, a degree at home or four years abroad. The bachelor’s 1+3 degree pathway sits between them. You spend one year at RV University in Bengaluru, then three years at Arizona State University in the U.S.*

Study in India

Four years in India

You earn
An RV University bachelor’s degree
Where you study
RV University, Bengaluru
Best for
Students building a career in India, close to home

This pathway

Bachelor’s 1+3 degree pathway

One year in India, three in the U.S.*

You earn
An ASU bachelor’s degree, plus an RV University certificate of completion
Where you study
RV University in Bengaluru for Year 1, then Arizona State University for Years 2 to 4
Best for
Students who want the U.S. campus years with a foundation year at home

Study in the US

Four years in the U.S.

You earn
A degree from the U.S. university you attend
Where you study
A U.S. campus, all four years
Best for
Students ready to live abroad from their first day

*Duration in each program is subject to ASU credit transfer approval.

**Students choosing to study on-campus at ASU are eligible for OPT, allowing graduates to apply for the opportunity to work legally in the United States for up to three years (depending on program eligibility). Subject to U.S. immigration regulations.

Source for 01: degrees.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/ESRASBSE/robotics-and-autonomous-systems

Arizona State University

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Robotics and Autonomous Systems, BSE

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Students at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Autonomous systems are those that can work for an extended period without human control or intervention — such as driverless cars or autonomous mobile robots. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program in robotics and autonomous systems provides you with a well-rounded education in robotics, controls, autonomous systems and automation.

You learn both theoretical concepts and practical applications while building a wide variety of skills. This balance prepares you to solve complex engineering challenges and adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.

STEMA STEM-designated degree
HLCAccredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Accreditation

Robotics and Autonomous Systems, BSE is offered by Arizona State University, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

More about careers

The BSE program in Robotics and Autonomous Systems aims at producing graduates who are well prepared for pursuing careers in a wide variety of robotics-related fields. Some examples are:

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer

Source: degrees.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/ESRASBSE/robotics-and-autonomous-systems

Careers

Build your career with industry leaders

Graduates from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University work with some of the world’s leading technology and engineering companies.*

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering outcomes

$78,000*

about ₹74.1 lakh a year

Median full-time starting salary for Arizona State University engineering graduates

86%

of new engineering graduates employed or with a job offer within six months*

Top employers of Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering graduates include

  • Amazon
  • American Express
  • Boeing
  • Cisco Systems
  • Deloitte
  • eBay
  • PayPal
  • General Motors
  • Honeywell
  • Infosys
  • Intel
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Microsoft
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Oracle
  • Raytheon
  • Verizon

See the complete list of employers at engineering.asu.edu/bachelors-degree-outcomes.

*Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU, bachelor’s degree outcomes, engineering.asu.edu/bachelors-degree-outcomes. Rupee amount based on 1 U.S. dollar to 95 rupees. Past outcomes do not guarantee employment.

Robotics and Autonomous Systems, BSE

Build the career and future you want

Professionals with a degree in robotics and autonomous systems have substantial opportunities at all levels in manufacturing engineering and in research and development at companies, research institutes and national laboratories (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA). They find work in industries such as aerospace, defense, medical and industrial manufacturing.

Relevant careers and related titles include:

  • Engineer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Mechatronics engineer
  • Researcher and scientist

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
CareerGrowthMedian salary
Aerospace Engineer8.3%$134,960
Electronics Engineer3.7%$130,220
Automation Engineer3.7%$122,930
Robotics Engineer3.7%$122,930
Materials Engineer7.5%$112,860
Mechanical Engineer11.2%$104,110
Industrial Engineer12.4%$102,440

Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.

Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Source: degrees.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/ESRASBSE/robotics-and-autonomous-systems, October 2026.

A STEM-designated degree, then Optional Practical Training

Both degrees are STEM-designated, awarded by ASU in a science, technology, engineering or math field. STEM designation entitles graduates to apply for Optional Practical Training for up to 12 months immediately after graduation, with an additional 24-month STEM extension, for a total of up to three years of post-graduation work eligibility in the United States.**

Optional Practical Trainingup to 12 months
STEM extensionup to 24 months

**Students choosing to study on-campus at ASU are eligible for OPT, allowing graduates to apply for the opportunity to work legally in the United States for up to three years (depending on program eligibility). Subject to U.S. immigration regulations.

How to apply

Apply for August 2027

Applications for the August 2027 intake are open. Our admission team guides you through four steps, from your first conversation to your offer letter.

  1. 01
    Step 1

    Contact us

    Share your contact details in the form on this page to start.

  2. 02
    Step 2

    Join an introductory call and interview

    An evaluator calls you for a short introduction. You learn more about the pathway, and we learn more about you.

  3. 03
    Step 3

    Submit your profile

    An evaluation committee reviews your application and academic background.

  4. 04
    Step 4

    Hear back

    Selected candidates receive an offer letter.

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How admission works

No SAT requirement

Admission is based on academic merit.

A choice of tests

Duolingo English Test, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

A guided review

An evaluation committee reviews your profile.

Eligibility

Who it’s for and what it takes

To join

60%aggregate in physics, chemistry, mathematics and English in class 12

Open to students from the science stream in grades 11 and 12. Applicants must have studied physics, chemistry and mathematics in grades 11 and 12, or an equivalent qualification, along with English, and must have at least 60% aggregate in physics, chemistry, mathematics and English in the class 12 board examination.

To transfer to Arizona State University

3.00grade point average on a 4.00 scale

Progression is governed by academic performance and English language proficiency. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale across the ten Universal Learner Courses completed at RV University during Year 1. Course grades are recorded directly on the ASU transcript.

Also required

  • Official transcripts
  • English proficiency through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Pearson Test of English or the Duolingo English Test

Fees and funding

Fees, scholarships and funding

Loans covering up to 100% of tuition and living costs are available for all four years.*

RV University facilitates introductions to partner lenders who offer loan products covering up to 100% of tuition and living expenses for all four years. Indicative loan features include:

  • repayment tenures of 10 to 15 years
  • decision turnaround of 7 to 14 working days
  • no prepayment penalties

Collateral-free education loans usually carry higher interest rates than secured education loans. Eligibility and approval depend on the financial profiles of the student and co-applicant and on the lender’s own assessment.

Bengaluru, India

Year 1
Tuition*

₹9,44,000

including goods and services tax

Living costs*, three-sharing room₹1,89,000 a year

Living costs*, two-sharing room₹2,19,000 a year

Year 1 fees are paid in full before the year begins. They are not paid in instalments.

Arizona, U.S.

Years 2 to 4
Tuition*

$47,000

a year

Living costs*, Arizona$20,000 a year

*Figures are indicative only and subject to change. Tuition may be revised by each institution for taxes, including goods and services tax, and other fees. Living costs vary by location and individual circumstances. Loans and other third-party funding are independent of the universities. Scholarship amounts, eligibility and renewal requirements are set by ASU and reviewed annually. Students must remain self- or family-funded to qualify. For the best advice, speak with your academic advisor. Details: tuition.asu.edu/new-american-university/international

ASU New American University Scholarship

Merit scholarships for international students

Arizona State University offers merit-based scholarships to outstanding incoming international students. You are considered automatically on admission to ASU. There is no separate scholarship application.

Eligibility, renewal and notes

Award levels

$3,000 to $10,000a year*

*Figures are indicative only and subject to change. Tuition may be revised by each institution for taxes, including goods and services tax, and other fees. Living costs vary by location and individual circumstances. Loans and other third-party funding are independent of the universities. Scholarship amounts, eligibility and renewal requirements are set by ASU and reviewed annually. Students must remain self- or family-funded to qualify. For the best advice, speak with your academic advisor. Details: tuition.asu.edu/new-american-university/international

Student stories

Hear from students from India

Students from Nagpur, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai and beyond describe life at Arizona State University in their own words.

“ASU is a home away from home.”
Indian student at ASU, video 1
“The professors here are very knowledgeable and they have a very rich industrial experience.”
Indian student at ASU, video 1
“People from all walks of life come here from all communities, from all countries across the globe.”
Indian student at ASU, video 2
“For someone who’s keen about exploring new things, I couldn’t find myself a better fit than ASU.”
Indian student at ASU, video 1
Video 1Current Indian students at ASUStudents from across India talk about classes, professors and campus life.
Video 2From doubts to dreamsOne student’s story of choosing ASU and finding a home there.

“I decided to come to ASU because of its reputation, great professors and the diverse student body.” Indian student at ASU

Quotes from ASU videos on YouTube: youtu.be/hKv-EOXIFxw and youtu.be/naQ6KQM1X4I

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Your questions

Questions families ask before they begin

Have another question?

Call or WhatsApp our admission team: +91-95990-44224

Speak to an admission advisor

Once Arizona State University admits you, it issues a Form I-20, the document you need to apply for an F-1 student visa. ASU’s international admission team helps at each step. You are supported through the student visa application process, including mock interviews. The decision rests with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale across the ten Universal Learner Courses you complete at RV University during Year 1. Course grades are recorded directly on the ASU transcript. You also need official transcripts, and English proficiency through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Pearson Test of English or the Duolingo English Test.

Computer Science, BS offers concentrations in software engineering or cybersecurity. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, BSE curriculum includes Applied Machine Learning, Robotic Systems and Embedded Systems Design.* Top employers of Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering graduates include Amazon, American Express, Boeing, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, eBay, PayPal, General Motors, Honeywell, Infosys, Intel, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, Oracle, Raytheon and Verizon.

*ASU courses listed are subject to change based on industry and subject matter relevancy. Enrolled students must refer to their official plan of study and contact their enrollment advisor for the most accurate list of ASU courses.

From the first week of classes, you have an ASU student ID, an ASU email address and access to ASU’s learning management system. RV University faculty teach the ASU curriculum on the Bengaluru campus, following ASU’s syllabus, teaching approach and assessment standards, and all Year 1 course grades appear on your official ASU transcript and apply directly towards your ASU bachelor’s degree.

Through the year you also have ASU faculty masterclasses, webinars and global classroom sessions. Years 2 to 4 are delivered at Arizona State University by ASU faculty,* at a university with students from 174 countries.

*Duration in each program is subject to ASU credit transfer approval.

If plans change

Your options at the end of Year 1

Every student leaves the foundation year with a next step. You choose it at the end of Year 1, with your family and your admission advisor.

How it works

  1. 1During Year 1

    Academic advising and English test preparation are part of your foundation year, so you know where you stand all year.

  2. 2At the end of Year 1

    Arizona State University checks your grades and English test score against its transfer requirements, shown under Who it’s for and what it takes.

  3. 3Your next step

    You and your family choose your route with your admission advisor.

Your routes

Route 1

You meet the transfer requirements

RV UniversityYear 1Arizona State UniversityYears 2 to 4*

You move to Arizona State University for Years 2 to 4* and study for your degree.

Route 2

You continue in the ASU–Cintana Alliance

RV UniversityYear 1ASU–Cintana Allianceanother universityArizona State Universityapply again later

If you do not transfer to Arizona State University as planned, you may continue studying towards your degree at another university in the ASU–Cintana Alliance and apply to Arizona State University again later.

*Duration in each program is subject to ASU credit transfer approval.

World map of ASU–Cintana Alliance institutions, with Arizona State University in the U.S. and RV University in Bengaluru
Current alliance institutionsFuture alliance institutions

The ASU–Cintana Alliance

32 universities, 27 countries

RV University is one of them. If you do not transfer to Arizona State University as planned, you may continue studying towards your degree at another university in the alliance and apply to Arizona State University again later.

Current members of the alliance are located in 27 countries

  • Australia
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Georgia
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • India (5)
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan (2)
  • Kosovo
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Thailand
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vietnam

Talk it through with your admission advisor. Your admission advisor walks you and your family through each route.

Speak to an admission advisor

Source: cintana.com/cintana-alliance

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Program duration
4 years*
Application deadline
30 November 2026
Where you study
Year 1 at RV University, Bengaluru; Years 2 to 4 at Arizona State University*
Curriculum includes
Applied Machine Learning, Robotic Systems, Embedded Systems Design, Engineering Statistics and more**
Intake
August 2027
Book a one-on-one session with an admission advisor
+91-95990-44224, cmf@cintana.com
Apply: admissions.rvu.edu.in

*Duration in each program is subject to ASU credit transfer approval.

**ASU courses listed are subject to change based on industry and subject matter relevancy. Enrolled students must refer to their official plan of study and contact their enrollment advisor for the most accurate list of ASU courses.

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