which is the best college for robotics in the world

Robotics Technology Universities

There are a number of Universities offering degrees in Robotics. Here are a few listed below:
–University of California (Santa Cruz)

The University‘s world rank is 109 according to the World University Rankings for 2014-15. The robotics engineering program at UCSC prepares students for careers in interfaces between mechanical, computer and electrical engineering. The students will have a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of robotics. There are a number of Robotics related programs within the Computer, electrical and mechanical engineering programs for students to choose from.  Students can get a Bachelor’s in Robotics Engineering or opt for a minor in Control Designated Robotics at graduate level.
–Princeton University

Robotics and Intelligent Systems

Princeton is a highly acclaimed university and according to The World University Rankings, it is ranked at number 7 in 2014-15. This is a certificate program designed for those undergraduate students who wish to pursue a career in  or graduate in one of the following areas:

Creating systems for decision-making, adaptation, estimation, identification and control by the use of concepts taken from cognitive and biological sciences.

Understanding human intelligence from the outlook of computation and neuroscience

Development of systems that automate transportation, manufacturing, healthcare etc.

The program is open for juniors as well as seniors in Princeton University with a background in science, computing and mathematics. Program requirements include:

-Six courses, which includes 3 core courses and 3 electives. A minimum grade of B in the six program course is required for certification.

-A one term senior independent work project or a two term senior thesis with a robotic / intelligent systems relevant topic should be completed.

-Close collaboration with faculty members.
–Washington University St. Louis-Master of Engineering in Robotics

The University is a private research university and more than 20 Nobel Prize winners are associated with the University. According to World Rankings, it stood at 42 in 2014-15.This degree is open for students who have a bachelor’s in engineering or physical sciences from an accredited university. To pursue this degree, you will require 30 units. The program is designed in a manner that it is completed in 1.5 years but can be completed in longer time if done part-time. To finish the course in 1.5 years, students are required to take 3 courses in both fall and spring semester and 4 courses in second fall semester.
–Carnegie Mellon University

The Robotics Institute

This University is synonymous with robotics and has multiple engineering and computer science divisions. The University has been ranked 24 in The World Rankings. The University offers a number of Robotics programs such as PhD in Robotics, Masters in Robotics and Master of Science- Robotic Systems Development (MRSD). There is also a special masters program wherein Carnegie Mellon undergraduate students get a chance to complete their masters in the 5th year.  These programs include Master of Science- Robotic Technology (MS-RT), Master of Science-Computer Vision (MSCV). Students also have the choice of doing a robotics additional major or opt for the robotics minor in the undergraduate program.
–Georgia Tech

Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines

Three major research groups use Robotics at the University: The Mobile Robot Laboratory, The Healthcare Robotics Laboratory and The Center for Music Technology. Georgia Tech ranks at number 35 according to the U.S News and World Report’s Best College Ranking. Georgia tech offers PhD programs in Robotics. The program has more than 40 faculty members who are part of the PhD Robotics program. The SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering) Program which was introduced in 1992 has been extended to Robotics. His program was launched in May 2014 and it receives funding from Department of Defense and National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Division of Engineering Education and Centers. This program is directed towards undergraduate students to participate in a 10 week summer robotics research experience which will help to attract underrepresented students to graduate school.
–University of Pennsylvania

General Robotics , Automation, Sensing and Perception (GRASP)

The GRASP Laboratory integrates  computer science, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering into a collaborative environment. GRASP has developed a $10 million research center wherein ground-breaking technological innovations to its credit. The center offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs in the field. They also offer a Masters in Robotics wherein students have to take up a total of 10 courses along with an optional thesis project. PhD students conducting doctoral research at GRASP get their degree from one of the associated departments. They can apply for CIS, MEAM or ESE department, depending on their interest.  According to the U.S News and World Report’s Best College Ranking University of Pennsylvania stands at number 19 amongst the Best Engineering Schools.
–Flinders University

Bachelor of Engineering(Robotics) (Honours)

This Australian University is ranked in Top 10-16 in Australia and Top 400 Worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2013. The course is a 4 year on campus course and it combines computer control, electronics, programming in design, signal processing, development and application of robots and its integration with the other working systems. Flinders is the only university in South Australia whose Robotics program is based on electronics and autonomous intelligent systems, both of which are the core elements of Robotics. The bachelor’s at Flinders is accredited by Engineers Australia and is internationally recognized.