Dr. Roland Siegwart

Professor

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Biography

Roland Siegwart is a full professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. He specializes in robotics and intelligent systems. His research focuses on autonomous robotic systems, including mobile robots and aerial vehicles, as well as their design and control. He is known for his contributions to robotic perception, navigation, and multi-robot systems, which have applications in various fields, including industrial automation and aerial surveillance. His academic work includes numerous publications and projects that advance the understanding and capabilities of robotic technologies.

Research Interests

Robotics Intelligent Systems Autonomous Robotic Systems Mobile Robots Aerial Vehicles

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.