Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
- 5 years max
- Program duration may depend on course load and availability. Consult with your advisor.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before October 2026
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before March 2027
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 95
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 50
- IELTS: 6
Credits
42 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Pensacola, United States
Disciplines
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence
Overview
The University of West Florida and the Institute of Human and Machine Cognition have partnered to offer a highly innovative, research-focused doctoral program designed to develop thought-leaders in these exciting fields.
The Intelligent Systems and Robotics program is one of just a few in the nation—and the first and only in Florida. Early integration in cutting-edge research in intelligent systems and robotics allows students to develop instrumental skills for developing new theories and technologies to augment human potential.
A dynamic partnership between UWF’s stand-out academic programs and IHMC allows students to tap into the expertise of a world-class research center to make their mark in the field of the future.
What You Will Learn
The Ph.D. program in Intelligent Systems and Robotics is designed to train the next generation of researchers and educators to develop technology combining human and machine elements to exploit their respective strengths and mitigate their respective weaknesses.
Fundamental to this program is the establishment of successful student-supervisor teams where faculty and researchers provide a direct pathway for integrating young talent in their research and graduate students become essential members of established research groups while flourishing as independent thinkers.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods in Intelligent Systems and Robotics
- Special Topics in Intelligent Systems
- Machine Learning for Intelligent Systems and Robotics
- Intelligent Agents
- Advanced Data Mining
- Multivariable Linear Control Systems
- Bipedal Walking Robots
- Wearable Robotics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 95
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 50
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submission of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Attainment at the 70% percentile is preferred.
- Hold a master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a similar technical degree. Bachelor’s candidates with strong relevant industrial experience will be considered.
- Master's or bachelor's institutional GPA - minimum of a 3.0 GPA; however, successful applicants will typically have GPAs well above the minimum.
- Submission of a curriculum vitae (CV)
- Submission of a personal statement
- Submission of a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation (LOR) from academic and professional recommenders attesting to the applicant's graduate studies potential.
- Participation in an oral interview if deemed necessary by the admission committee
- Those without a background in algorithm analysis, data structures and advanced computer programming skills will require additional preparatory work.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 13,700 AUD / year (approx. 9,542 USD / year). Non-residents.
- Out-of-State: 13,700 AUD / year (approx. 9,542 USD / year)
- Domestic: In-State 4,546 AUD / year (approx. 3,166 USD / year)
Living costs
Pensacola, United States: 1,281-2,122 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Intelligent Systems and Robotics.