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Robotics & Automation Engineer

مهندس روبوتات وأتمتة

Builds robots and automated systems, from factory arms to drones and autonomous vehicles.

237Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Robotics engineers combine mechanics, electronics and software. They design, program and test robots for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, defence and smart-city services.

Typical responsibilities

  • Design robotic systems
  • Program control and perception software
  • Integrate sensors and actuators
  • Test and improve performance
  • Maintain automated lines

Skills you'll need

Mechanics & electronicsProgramming (Python, C++, ROS)Control systemsMathsHands-on prototyping

How much it relies on

MathematicsHigh
TechnologyHigh
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
Laboratory

Advantages

  • Cutting-edge, hands-on work
  • Links to AI and Industry 4.0
  • Drone and autonomy projects in the UAE

Disadvantages

  • Demanding multi-disciplinary study
  • Specialised job market
  • Fast-changing tech

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: growing with advanced manufacturing, logistics automation and autonomous-mobility programmes.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 77,700 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–165,263, 59 programmes).

Master's: around AED 3,789 per credit hour (20 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

237 programs at 44 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars

ADNOC · Employer

Partial or discountUAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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Emirates Aviation University scholarships

Emirates Aviation University · University

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master'sMinimum 95%

Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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