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Academic Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement

The academic statement of purpose and personal statement should cover details about your academic background and career aspirations. You will want to talk about your engineering experiences, your motivation for pursuing a higher degree in Robotics, your long-term goals, as well as your specific interests.

The pair of statements should work together to inform us about your experiences and goals. However, don’t be redundant. Utilize the personal statement to expand upon your academic statement of purpose. If you want to write about the same topic, split it into two distinct pieces that cover different thoughts.

This format is meant to be flexible and allow for creativity: there is no single answer, however below is more guidance on each statement.

Academic statement of purpose

Talk technical, go deep, and talk about your engineering background.

Include your academic and research background, career goals, and how this graduate program will help meet career and educational objectives.

Applicants often don’t go deep or concrete enough into describing their engineering experience, whether an internship, project, or research. Showcase your technical writing, and your enthusiasm for your work. After describing one or more experiences in detail, including your contributions to the projects or tasks, discuss why graduate school is the next step for you. Make an argument for your unique qualifications and professional preparation, and what you hope to contribute to the field.

Personal statement

Talk about your inspiration, background, and academic or project pursuits.

Indicate how your personal background and life experiences, including social, cultural, familial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges, have motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan. This is a discussion of the personal journey that has led to your decision to seek a graduate degree in Robotics.

Include your motivations to take your robotics career further. What concrete examples can you share of your academic and non-academic activities that might have prepared you for graduate study? Don’t be afraid to name collaborators in the field–our faculty often know many of them! But also talk about the work you did with those collaborators. Think of this as a story about your personal and professional development, and a proposal for your graduate school career.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The academic statement of purpose should be approximately one to two pages, single spaced.

The personal statement should be approximately one to two pages, single spaced. Rackham’s 500 word limit does not apply.

No. We ask that all applicants submit two separate documents for the statement of purpose and personal statement. If an applicant submits one document we will contact them to request two separate documents. The Graduate Admission Committee requires two separate documents.

No, there are no formatting guidelines in regards to font type, font size, or margins.

No. Please review all application materials before submitting your application. 

Please note that once an applicant submits their online application, no changes to the statement of purpose, personal statement, curriculum vitae, and application can be modified online.

Many, many applicants talk about LEGOs. If you choose to take that risk, be sure to make it your own, unique, compelling, and personal storyline.

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Recommended submission deadline: February 1st Final deadline: April 30th

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Before applying to the Master of Science in Robotics program, please read the application requirements detailed below.

Bachelor's degree in robotics-related field (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, etc.).

Minimum of 3.0 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate work.

Application Fee

No application fee is currently required to apply to the MSR program.

Transcripts

The online application requires you to submit a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript from each college or university that you have attended. Please make sure that the scanned transcripts are legible before uploading them. If you are offered a position in the MSR program and you decide to enroll, you will be required to submit one official copy of each transcript. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution's registrar either mailed to the address below in sealed, unopened envelopes or emailed to [email protected] as official electronic transcripts.

Letters of Recommendation

We require three letters of recommendation that can attest to the quality of the applicant's previous work and the likelihood of success in the program. The applicant must provide email contact information for each reference which will be used to contact the references with online submission instructions.

GRE scores are desirable but not required; the majority of MSR applicants choose to submit GRE scores. Unofficial scores may be entered in the online application, and scanned copies of the scores may be uploaded. If scans are uploaded, MSR staff will contact ETS and verify your scores (no need to send official scores).

You must upload a current resume or CV in the online application.

Personal Statement

A short personal statement is required in the online application. The questions of interest are as follows:

• Why are you interested in robotics?
• What are your career goals?
• What skills or abilities do you hope to strengthen in the program?

All international students, except those having an undergraduate education from an English-speaking institution or English as their first language, must also meet the following requirements:

Academic Records

All academic records from undergraduate institutions (post-secondary/high school) must be translated into English by the issuing institution. If possible, they should provide equivalences between their grading system and a 4.0-scale system. Please do not upload foreign language transcripts unless English language transcripts are impossible to obtain. If you only have access to foreign language transcripts and accept an admissions offer from MSR, the official transcript submissions must be accompanied by an official English translation bearing the original ink signature and seal of the issuing university. Transcripts are submitted in the same fashion as described in the previous section.

English Language Proficiency

We require a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the internet-based test and 600 on the paper-based test. Copies of your TOEFL scores may be uploaded to the online application; MSR staff will contact ETS for score verification (no need to send official scores). If an applicant is unable to take the TOEFL, we will accept results from the IELTS exam; the minimum score is a 7.0.

For visa issues contact the International Office.

All documents submitted via mail, such as official transcripts (upon acceptance into MSR), reference letters not submitted online, or IELTS scores, should be sent to the following address:

Master of Science in Robotics Northwestern University Tech Institute B224 2145 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 60208, USA

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Robotics and Artificial Intelligence MSc

London, Stratford (UCL East)

Gain in-depth expertise in the rapidly growing robotics and artificial intelligence field through this cutting-edge programme. The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence MSc draws together teaching from Computer Science, AI and Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, combining theory with hands-on experience. Our goal is to help you become future engineers, leaders and researchers in intelligent robotics, artificial intelligence, technology, engineering and finance.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

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A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard) in a highly quantitative subject such as computer science, mathematics, electrical or electronic engineering, or the physical sciences. Additionally, applicants must have some experience with a programming language such as C/C++, Java, Python, or Matlab and must be able to understand programming concepts such as functions, classes, inheritance, branching, and looping.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

In any likely future of society, robots and autonomous systems will play a key role. Much of the existing education in robotics has been based on traditional engineering disciplines. The shifting focus towards autonomous intelligent robots means that computer science will play a more central role in the future.  

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence MSc builds on UCL’s existing strengths in AI and computer science to create a new transdisciplinary area of study that fuses applied machine learning with elements from computer science, mechanical engineering, and electronic engineering towards a new discipline of robotics.  

Whilst the programme has a strong technical basis, the potential for robots to impact society means it must also address the ethical and legal impact of robots on people and society. 

This MSc enables you to learn from world-leading lecturers who are also researchers in their areas of expertise, sharing their knowledge about the very latest developments in this fast-paced field. 

In this programme, you will use your programming skills to implement robot algorithms in a variety of ways. Depending on your module selections, you will use general-purpose robots and specialised robots, such as medical robots, drones and manipulators.  

You will have the opportunity to learn about applying computer vision to robotics, localisation and mapping tools used in autonomous driving and get to grips with the Robotic Operating System (ROS) – widely used across industry and research. You will also have access to some of UCL’s highly regarded machine learning modules. You will undertake a substantial project as the culmination of your programme – either an academic research project or a collaboration with an industry partner – which will help consolidate your knowledge. 

This programme brings together theory with practice, giving you the skills you will need to work in a variety of robotics and AI roles across a range of industries. 

The MSc programme will be taught at the brand new, purpose-designed UCL East campus in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , bringing you a modern learning environment in an exciting location.

Who this course is for

The Robotics and Artificial Intelligence MSc is an excellent option if you have strong mathematics and programming skills. You will have a desire to go on to work or research in the field of robotics, and you might have some prior experience of robotics, the Robotic Operating System (ROS), Raspberry Pi or Arduino.

What this course will give you

UCL is ranked 9th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings (2024) , giving you an exciting opportunity to study at one of the world’s best universities.     

UCL Computer Science is recognised as a world leader in teaching and research. The department was ranked first in England and second in the UK for research power in Computer Science and Informatics in the UK’s most recent Research Excellence Framework ( REF2021 ). You will learn from leading academic experts at the forefront of computer science innovation.  

The programme team takes an experimental approach to our subject, enjoys the challenge and opportunity of entrepreneurial partnerships, and places a high value on our extensive range of industrial collaborations. You will have opportunities to work on real-world problems through our industry-supported projects .

The foundation of your career

As this is a new programme, graduate destination information is not yet available. However, graduates from similar programmes have gone into a variety of sectors and roles, finding employment at companies that develop medical devices using robotics, such as Medtronic and Siemens. 

Some also work in robot manipulation and control, industrial processing, information processing, data analytics, machine learning, or autonomous navigation.  

The fast pace of change in robotics and artificial intelligence means ample opportunities in research and academia, too.

Employability

The programme is designed to prepare you to enter a robotics-related industry or any other occupation requiring engineering or analytical skills. You will develop the skills needed to create new robotics solutions and solve computational challenges in automation, which are likely to be in demand globally across many industrial sectors, spanning manufacturing, security, mining, design, transport, exploration, and healthcare. 

The research-based curriculum promotes strong research skills, which you will develop through your final research project/dissertation. You will be well equipped to undertake doctoral research in robotics and computational research specific to robotics, which will be translational across different analytical disciplines or applied fields influenced by new robotic technologies and capabilities.

UCL is proud to support innovation and link our students and research directly to real-world business applications. From internships to solving complex problems with commercial partners, UCL Engineering has a collaborative, innovative spirit at its core.

As a student and later as a graduate, you will have access to a UCL Engineering careers events programme, connecting you with employers and alumni. This programme provides invaluable insight into the reality of different roles, sectors, and current application processes.

Entrepreneurial minds thrive at UCL. For example, UCL’s IDEALondon was the first innovation centre led by a university in London and incubates companies post-seed to reach technical and business milestones. Our academic and industrial networks provide a safe and supportive environment to grow a company.

Teaching and learning

The programme’s core curriculum balances teaching approaches which enable students to engage in technical learning (typically delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and lab classes) and project-based learning (using seminar discussions, labs, group and peer feedback). Guest lectures and other external engagement with industrial partners will also form a key part of addressing the learning outcomes of the programme.

You will be assessed through a range of methods across the programme, which will vary depending on any optional or elective module choices. The programme’s core curriculum is typically assessed by methods including coursework, lab work, individual and group projects, class tests, written examinations, oral assessments, and, in all cases, culminating in a final research or industrial project/ dissertation.

Contact time takes a variety of forms, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervisions, demonstrations, practical classes and workshops, visits, placements, office hours (where staff are available for consultation), email, videoconference, or other media, and situations where feedback on assessed work is given (one-to-one or in a group).

Each module has a credit value that indicates the total notional learning hours a learner will spend on average to achieve its learning outcomes. One credit is typically described as being equal to 10 hours of notional learning, which includes all contact time, self-directed study, and assessment.

The contact time for each of your 15-credit taught modules will typically include 22-30 hours of teaching activity over the term of its delivery, with the balance then comprised of self-directed learning and working on your assessments. You will have ongoing contact with teaching staff via each module’s online discussion forum, which is typically used for discussing and clarifying concepts or assessment matters. You will also have the opportunity to access additional support via regular office hours with module leaders and programme directors.

Your research project/dissertation module is 60 credits and will include regular contact with your project supervisor(s), who will guide and support you throughout your project. You will dedicate most of your time on this module to carrying out research in connection with your project and writing up your final report.

Term 1 consists of four compulsory modules, which cover the fundamental basics of how to model and control a robotic system using project-based learning. 

Term 2 comprises a further compulsory module on mapping and localisation, and students choose three optional modules, with optional subjects including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence; Human Robot Interaction and Teleoperation; and Practical Robotic Systems. 

Term 3 will be devoted to your individual final project/ dissertation.

Compulsory modules

Optional modules.

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

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Join us for a live online information session to hear from Computer Science staff. We will cover areas such as the general admission process, careers support, and industry links/placements. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask staff and current students any questions you may have. Two sessions will run for this event. These sessions are the same and are repeated to cater to people in different time zones.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course, additional costs.

Students will require a modern computer (PC or Mac) with minimum specifications 8GB RAM and 500GB SSD storage. A computer with the stated specifications is estimated to cost £500 or greater.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

For more information about funding opportunities for UCL Computer Science taught postgraduate programmes, please see the department's scholarships webpage .

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

UCL East London Scholarship

Deadline: 20 June 2024 Value: Tuition fees plus £15,700 stipend () Criteria Based on financial need Eligibility: UK

UCL Friends & Alumni Association scholarship for Machine Learning

Deadline: 3 June 2024 Value: $20,000 (1 year) Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need Eligibility: EU, Overseas

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £90 for online applications and £115 for paper applications. Further information can be found at Application fees .

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver. Your application will be judged entirely on the evidence you provide.

Your personal statement should include:

• Why you want to study Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at taught postgraduate level.
• Why you want to study Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at UCL.
• What particularly attracts you to this programme.
• How your academic and professional background meets the demands of this programme
• What mathematics experience you have to meet the requirements of the programme
• What programming experience you have
• Where you would like to go professionally with your degree.

Due to competition for places on this programme, no late applications will be considered. Students with visa requirements or applying for scholarships are advised to apply early.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Year of entry: 2024-2025

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Graduate Application Advice

These are the 5 criteria that the OSU robotics faculty use to evaluate graduate applications. Other schools may have different requirements, but overall this is a good standard for how to shape your graduate applications.

• Academic preparation: We want to know if you have a sufficiently strong technical background to pursue the research area you are interested in and if you are capable of completing more open-ended graduate courses. Your transcript provides information on what classes you took and how well you did in them. Your personal statement should fill us in on skills learned outside of classes that are relevant to your chosen research area. These can come from projects (class, summer projects, clubs, etc). 
• Research experience: We want to know what research experience you have had and what motivates you to pursue research. Examples include volunteering in a lab, completing a research internship, co-authoring a conference paper, etc.
• Extracurricular activities: We want evidence of your drive, self-motivation, and ability to collaborate. Examples include extracurricular activities, leadership experiences, and any examples of independent learning (e.g. online classes) that involved these elements. What have you accomplished outside of the classroom?
• Contributions to equity and inclusion: The OSU Robotics program expects students (and faculty) to contribute to making Robotics and the STEM fields more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. Your personal statement should describe any engagement that you have had with diversity activities. Examples include outreach activities, participation in the Society of Women Engineers, participation in the Society of Black Engineers, tutoring, mentoring of disadvantaged communities, etc. 
• Program alignment: If you were to join the OSU Robotics Program, who are the 2-3 faculty members that you would potentially like to have as advisors? What is it about their labs and research programs that interests you? How do you see yourself contributing to those research programs?

Your transcript and resume should provide summaries of classes you’ve taken, internships, volunteer positions, job experience, and skills gained. Please use your personal statement to provide more detailed information about the five categories above. This is also the place to tell us about any adversity or special circumstances that have influenced your contributions in those five areas.

More information on the current research in robotics at OSU can be found here . To answer program alignment (criteria 5) please include in your statement which labs you could see contributing to.

How To Write A Personal Statement For Masters (17 PDF Sample Examples)

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A personal statement for masters program is one of the most important parts of your college application and writing a good one is what’s the exception between receiving an offer and being rejected.

If you’ve been tasked with presenting a personal statement, you should keep in mind that whatever you submit must put you forward as the right candidate for the course. Additionally, it should convince the admissions officers that you deserve a place on your program of study.

Achieving the above, is a skill most postgraduate students are yet to acquire but thankfully this article on How To Write A Personal Statement For Masters covers everything you need to know on doing this.

In this article you’ll learn:

• What is a personal statement?
• Tips for making your personal statement for masters stand out
• How to write a personal statement for masters
• Personal statement for masters sample
• Examples of personal statement for masters
• Conclusion – things to avoid when writing a personal statement for masters

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What Is a Personal Statement?

A personal statement AKA admissions or application essay or statement of purpose is a type of essay or written statement a candidate presents to a college, university, or graduate school they are applying to, explaining why they want to attend that school, study a particular course, and why they would be a perfect fit for these things.

A personal statement for masters is an essay you submit specifically for your postgraduate application. Writing one presents the opportunity for you to promote yourself to a school and show the admissions teachers that you are the perfect candidate for a course.

Tips For Making Your Personal Statement For Masters Stand Out

Before we get into how you should write a statement of purpose for masters, we would first like to share with you certain tips to include in your essay to make it stand out from that of other applicants and be convincing enough to any admissions officer that reads it. The tips we have mentioned here, cover general things like starting and ending your personal statement, timing, length, and what to include and what not to include in the essay, etc.

1. Starting And Ending A Personal Statement

When starting a personal statement, you would want to right off the bat grab the reader’s attention. To do this, start the statement by writing about your degree of choice, next why you want to study it and then how you got interested in it.

The next 2 sentences after that should cover a summary of your background in the chosen field, and you conclude by saying what you plan to do once you acquire your graduate degree.

Also start with that the evaluators reading want to hear first, then every other information should come second. You will notice we’ve used in the sop examples for masters we will share with you later in this article.

2. Plan Ahead

A personal statement is not something you rush while writing, which means if you want to get something good before you application then you must start to decide things like the length and how long it should take to complete.

Let us throw more light on this…

For length, a personal statement should be brief ranging somewhere between 500 -700 words, although schools often detect how long it should be. So, this is dependent on the institution you are applying to.

In terms of what to say in a statement, you could include personal experiences like why you were driven to apply for the program, an experience you had with a scholar in your chosen discipline, a course you took that inspired you to pursue masters, or a key moment during your studies which further motivated you.

No matter what you decide to write, just keep in mind that you need to take your time to craft something good even if it means creating several drafts before the real thing and do not forget to proofread the statement for errors.

3. Research Your Program Of Study

Researching your program of study is one way to establish that you truly understand the discipline you’re getting into and prove to the admissions officer that you thoroughly thought about it before applying.

And because you want to put yourself forward as a serious candidate, one way to make you research easier is for you to visit the website of the department you are applying to. This page will contain information about faculty members, their specialisation, and publications.

From the intel, you gathered there you can now identify which professors match your interests and which ones you will benefit the most from learning under. After you’ve found this out, relate the same in a sentence or two in your statement of purpose for masters.

Example: “I would be honoured to study under the tutelage of Professor Nadia whose work I found resonated strongly with my beliefs and intended projects in this course”.

4. Avoid Clichés, Junks, And Many Details

When writing a statement of purpose for master degree try to avoid clichés, junks, and unnecessary details so that you don’t lose or bore your readers in between. Be as concise as possible, even if it’s your chance to express yourself.

A personal statement is an opportunity for the admissions committee to get information that tells the that you are suitable for the course. So, when you overpower your statement with too many words, stories, and useless details, you come off as someone who is just trying to meet the word count.

5. Include Your Personal History Only If It Adds To The Statement

Do not include your personal history in your statement of intent for masters if it is not relevant to your purpose of study. This means no need for you to tell that story about that time you helped someone treat a cut and immediately realised that you wanted to be a doctor or nurse or how you developed a taste for reading at a very young age.

We can guarantee you that the hundreds of other applications competing for the same spot you are felt the same way, so saying those things really doesn’t make you unique.

On the other hand, if you are going to add personal history to your statement, you can put in things like an internship you did and the experience you got from the job, a major research project you ran by yourself, publications you’ve read or published, conferences you’ve attended or presentations you’ve done. These experiences are more concrete and are directly related to your program of study. They also set you apart from other applicants.

6. Don't Use The Same Personal Statement For All Your Applications

One common mistake applicant make that you shouldn’t is using the same statement of purpose for master degree for all your applications. Using the same information repeatedly even if you are going to change the university names is risky and could land you in a big mistake on a day you forget to be thorough.

All programmes have their own unique set of questions they want to see answered and information they need in your personal statement.

And even if some of them like extracurricular activities, proposal for project, why you are applying to the school, your unique qualities, and research works you’re doing might appear the same, do not use one statement to respond to all of them.

Write a new unique personal statement every time you want to apply.

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How To Write A Personal Statement for Masters

When writing a personal statement for masters there are several steps and ground rules you need to follow to ensure that it comes out good enough to impress the admissions team of a school, and ultimately convince them to give you a spot on your program of study.

If writing one is something you are currently struggling with and can’t seem to get down the process of it right no matter what, this section on how to write a personal statement for masters, discusses in detail everything you need to get help with yours.

There are 4 parts to consider when writing your personal statement and we have listed them below:

1. Planning A Personal Statement

A personal statement is a piece of writing showing your academic interests and is only for application purposes which means there is no room for any autobiographical information in it about your personal life. Be as to-the-point as possible when writing it and stick to telling the school why you are the right person for the course, plus any other extra information detailing your achievements.

Before You Start:

Allot plenty of time to write your msc personal statement so that you don’t rush it. Remember, this simple piece of writing is your one shot at convincing a school that you are the best applicant they’ve seen and as such can either make or break your application.

Read the information expected of you from the university, rules and guidelines given, selection criteria and understand what they mean. Also research the institution.

Do a thorough research on the course you are applying for; this will help you explain better why you want to study it. The tutors interviewing you can tell when you are lying and presenting yourself as uninformed can cost you the admission.

Ensure that you don’t use the same personal statement for all your applications.

When Writing:

When writing the statement there are some questions to ask yourself that can help you plan it better. Those questions are:

• Why you want to study a master’s and how does it benefit you in future?
• How does the course you have chosen fit into your pre-existing skill set?
• How do you stand out from the crowd as an applicant - e.g., work experiences you’ve had in the same field you are applying for?
• What do you aspire to do or be as a future career and how will the course help you achieve that?
• How can your work or skillsets contribute positively to the department/ university you are applying to, or society at large?

On the other hand, if you are applying for the masters to change from the field you studied in your undergraduate to another field, you should tell the school why you decided to take a different path in your studies.

Questions to ask yourself for this include:

• Your reason for deciding to change your discipline.
• How your undergraduate degree will be material for bringing fresh insights into your masters course.
• How changing your study path will help you attain your future career.

2. Structuring A Personal Statement

Having good structure for your personal statement for master degree is important because it ensures that everything from the beginning, middle, and ending of the statement is written and equally falls in place perfectly.

We’ve left some tips for you below to help you:

Start your personal statement with an attention-grabbing introduction that is not dramatic or cliché. That means you should not begin with any of these over-used phrases we’ve listed out below:

For as long as I remember…

Since my childhood…

I want to apply to this course because I’ve always felt a strong connection to it…

All my life, I have always loved…

My interest in (course) always ran deeper than…

I’ve always been zealous about…

Ever since I was a child, I’ve always wanted to pursue a career in…

My past educational experiences have always…

You would want to be as snappy as possible with your opening because the admission officer has over a hundred applications to read and can’t waste all their time on yours. This means you should avoid overpowering it with unnecessary facts, quotes, and stories from your life.

The middle part of your ma personal statement is where the main content of the write-up should be. This is where you show your dedication to the course you’ve chosen, what motivated you to choose it, and why you are the right candidate for it.

When writing the middle part of a graduate personal statement, you should:  

• Give concrete reasons why you want to study a course at the University. The reason could be because of how the course is aligned to your future career or the University’s reputation in teaching that program.
• Mention relevant things like projects, dissertations, or essays you’ve done, and any work experience you have.
• Show proof of your core skills like and how they can contribute to the department.
• Prove what makes you a unique candidate.
• Discuss who your main influences for wanting to study the course are and why.
• Add experiences like memberships to clubs that are related to your field, papers you’ve written before, awards, scholarships, or prizes.
• Draw focus to how the course links to your past and future.
• Mention your academic and non-academic skills and how they fit the course.

For Formatting:

• Keep the statement length between 250 -500 words or as directed by the school.
• Sentences should be no more than 25-30 words.
• Use headings to break up the content – Why this university? Why this subject? Etc.
• Make claims and provide evidence to back each of them up. This can be done by discussing your work experience and academic interests.

Language and tone to use:     

• The tone for your masters application personal statement should be positive and enthusiastic, to show you eagerness to learn and so that you convince the evaluators that you have what it takes to succeed.
• Use exciting and refreshing language, and an engaging opening line.
• Ensure you grammar, punctuations, and spellings are accurate.
• Avoid exaggerated claims you cannot backup.
• Don’t use cliché generic terms and keep your focus on the course.

Keep the ending of your essay for master degree application concise and memorable, leaving no doubt in the admission officers mind that you deserve a spot on the program.

To create the best ending summarise all your key points without dragging it our or repeating yourself. The ending should be simple, end on a positive note and make it clear that the school will be lucky to have you on their program.

Personal Statement for Masters Sample

In this section, we have left a masters personal statement example for you, which you can use as material to write yours for any course of study you are applying to a school for.

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You can also download this statement of purpose sample for masters degree pdf here and take your time to read it later – Personal Statement For Masters Sample .

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Conclusion – Things to Avoid When Writing A Personal Statement For Masters When writing a personal statement for university masters, there are some things you should avoid, so that you don’t ruin your essay. We have listed out those things below: •    Avoid negativity. •    Following an online template blindly. •    Do not include unnecessary course modules, personal facts, or extra-curricular activities in your personal statement. •    Do not lie or exaggerate an achievement or event. •    Do not include inspirational quotes to your statement. •    Avoid using clichés, gimmicks, humour, over-used word such as 'passion' or ‘driven’. •    Do not make pleading statements. •    Avoid mentioning key authors or professors in your field without any explanation. •    Avoid using sentences that are too long. •    Avoid flattering the organisation or using patronising terms. •    Do not repeat information in your statement that you have already listed in your application. •    Avoid waffling i.e., writing at length. •    Don’t start writing your personal statement at the last minute.  

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MnRI is currently waiving GRE requirements for all M.S. in Robotics applicants.

Early Application Deadline: March 15th

Final Application Deadline: May 1st

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Admission Requirements

You will need to submit several pieces of information when applying to the M.S program; they are as follows:

• The Master's in Robotics program is interdisciplinary, and we look forward to accepting various research interests and backgrounds. A bachelor's degree in a robotics-related field is required (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, bioproducts, biosystems engineering, etc.) to ensure that our applicants are ready for the program.
• You must upload a current resume or CV to the online application.
• A short description of research interests and technical background is required in the online application. Please write about why you are interested in this specific program, what you have done so far that would make you a good fit, and how completing the program would align with your future career plans. Be sure to state your top three  areas of interest  in the robotics research field. 
• Supporting the development of a diverse student body is central to the University of Minnesota's mission. This mission is enacted by including academically excellent students with diverse backgrounds and experiences and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please write a statement that identifies the distinctive characteristics and life experiences, such as successfully overcoming obstacles or hardships, that you would bring to your graduate program and how that could contribute to the education and enhanced perspective of fellow students at the University of Minnesota.
• The online application requires you to submit a scanned, unofficial copy of your transcript from each college or university you have attended. If you are accepted into the M.S. in Robotics program and decide to enroll, you must submit one official copy of each transcript.
• GRE scores are NOT currently required for admission. However, you can still enter your GRE scores in the online application—if you choose, please upload your score report with your transcripts.
• There is no minimum number requirement of Letters of Rec. Ideally, the program would like to see two letters from your teachers or supervisors who are familiar with your work. Only letters submitted from official University/employer e-mail addresses will be considered; letters submitted from personal e-mail addresses (e.g., @gmail) will not be considered.
• The Office of Graduate Admissions charges a one-time fee for the application.

For all information on specifications, visit the UMN Graduate Admissions page  and the M.S. in Robotics' How to apply page .

Prerequisites

It is each applicant’s responsibility to arrive with, or to acquire rapidly after that, basic understanding (at the level of an introductory undergraduate course) in the following areas:

• Mathematics: calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis, probability, differential equations, and statistics
• Computer Science: programming, data structures, algorithms
• Physics and Engineering: mechanics, dynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics

Any individual with a basic understanding of the topics above is welcome to apply, regardless of the specific undergraduate degrees or majors.

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International Students

International students must also submit the following:

• Non-native English speakers must provide ESL test scores. Enter your scores in the online application and upload your report with your transcripts!

Tuition and Financial Aid

• The Office of Graduate Studies sets tuition rates for all graduate programs; see  the Graduate School Funding page  for information about the financial aspects of a graduate program at the University of Minnesota,  strategic planning, and other economic opportunities.
• The Minnesota Robotics Institute will offer a top percentage of each cohort full and partial scholarships.
• Teaching assistantships may be available to qualified applicants
• Please email [email protected]  if you have further questions about aspects of financing graduate school.

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Nicole Kennedy, MnRI Graduate Program Coordinator  Email: [email protected]

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The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science offers a unique master’s degree in Robotics (ROBO). This multi-disciplinary program is jointly sponsored by the Departments of Computer and Information Science, Electrical and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics.

Housed and administered by the GRASP Lab, one of the top robotics research centers in the world, Penn’s ROBO master’s program educates students in the science and technology of robotics, vision, perception, control, automation, and machine learning. Our students hail from a variety of engineering, scientific, and mathematical backgrounds, united by a passion for robots and a desire to advance robotic technologies to benefit humanity.  Our program provides an ideal foundation for jobs in a variety of industries including robotics, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation and defense; it also provides a solid basis for further graduate studies.

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Master of Science in Computer Science with Specialization in Intelligent Robotics. +Students may include in their programs research for an optional master’s thesis conducted in collaboration with industry.

Interested in this program but did not earn a BS in Computer Science? Visit our MSCS Eligibility Criteria page.

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Applicants are expected to have completed or be in process of completing an undergraduate degree in computer science or its equivalent. For those who do not, they should meet the eligibility criteria on our MSCS Eligibility Criteria page.

Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.

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Download the   Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.

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Why did you choose to enroll at USC?

I believed USC would become a right place for me to purse my robotics dream because it is one of the few universities that have a robotics specialized program. USC also has a very strong school of engineering where I could get inspiration and collaboration from different fields from different fields such as electrical engineering and mechanical engineering

What's an experience at USC that you'll never forget? I will never forget the project which finally lead to my first "first-author" paper. This project grounded my research skills and gave my a deeper insight into robotics. On the other hand, this project also could not be done without help and support from my supervisor Professor Gaurav Sukhatme who is always open to different ideas and willing to support his students to do the research they are interested in, Professor Stefanos Nikolaidis who is willing to edit the paper again and again to pursue perfection.

What did you enjoy most about living in California? I would say the weather is perfect. In Los Angeles, I could also find many Asian restaurants.

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Why did you choose to enroll at USC?   I chose   USC because of its academic reputation and strong alumni network, both essential for future career paths, whether in the academia, the industry, or entrepreneurship. This, coupled with a great location and focus on not just learning but also personal growth. This made USC a top choice for me.

What's an experience at USC that you'll never forget? Hearing the Marching Band for the first time. Never thought I'd tolerate even hearing it, but I instantly loved it!

What advice would you give future Viterbi students? Get involved in as many things as you have energy for! Definitely sign up for your favorite activities, whether they are dancing, sport, robotics or anything else -- there is sure to be a group at USC that shares your passion. Also be sure to try something new -- go to a competition, try a hackathon, pickup a new hobby! But while it's all very exciting, don't forget to schedule time for yourself as well. It can quickly get overwhelming and you can end up burnt out, so definitely explore, but do so in moderation.

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Growing up in the golden age of technology, I have witnessed as technological advancements have shaped our lives. From allowing physically challenged people to run, to catalysing medical breakthroughs, and letting people who were born without the ability to hear, listen to "four seasons" by Vivaldi for the first time in their lives. Technology has truly changed what it means to be human.

Even though modern advancements have provided us with the luxury to travel in autonomous vehicles or to produce robots that work for us, today we are faced with one of the biggest challenges of this century. How do we distribute the wealth created by machines? How do we formulate the moral decisions a driverless car might have to resort to?

Scientists, today, are striving to find answers to these questions, and I am not going to stand by and watch from the sidelines. I want to immerse myself in scientific research and help improve the world we live in. To achieve this, I plan to pursue a degree in computer sciences at university.

I have always been fascinated by STEM subjects, as they allow me to understand and explore the workings of our world in greater detail. In A-Level physics, I studied intricate theories and laws of nature; modules related to light were especially fascinating as I learned about the dual-nature of light and the properties that allow it to be used as a medium to transfer data (in Fiber Optics).

While exploring topics related to electricity, I grasped the workings of electrons in transferring current and learned the effects of resistance. In practical component of the subject, I applied my knowledge to maximise the efficiency of various circuits and projects. Computer programming and machine learning are one of the major reasons for my interest in artificial intelligence.

To satiate this interest, I opted for mathematics and additional mathematics subjects. These courses have enabled me to solve and optimise sets of linear equations, an integral part of computer science, and have polished my problem-solving skills.

I can see myself using these concepts to program and design correct algorithms. Moreover, by exploring the statistics vector of the subject, I have developed integral data analysis and reasoning skills and feel confident about transferring my expertise in the subject to future projects.

Outside classroom, various clubs and extra-curricular activities have promoted my holistic growth. Summer internship at Tihami Studios Lahore has helped me enhance my command on Java.

Working with a team, I designed the User Interface of an android game and mapped out its controls. To say that it was an exhilarating experience would be a gross understatement, and to say it only deepened my desire to do more, even more so.

Additionally, I won the prestigious LSU app development competition. For my submission, I developed a virtual choreographer.

The main focus of my project was to find a common ground between music and dance and then use artificial intelligence to mimic the creativity of a real life dancer.

By integrating A.I. with available data of human choreographers, I ensured that the dances produced by the app were not only humanly-possible but also in sync with the beats of the provided audio file.

My school course-work and life experiences have prepared me for research opportunities that I find in the diverse field of computer science.

To delve further into this penchant, I want to study in an environment that is diverse and intellectually challenging. The United Kingdom is at the forefront of academic study and research in the global headquarters of world renowned technological giants.

I believe that a degree from England will arm me with the requisite knowledge, an international network of like-minded people and the exposure to refine my skills to become a future computer scientist.

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