FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is it for?
Engineers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, technicians, developers, or the entirely self-taught. What matters is your ability to learn, solve problems and build, not your background.
What are the two entry tracks?
Track A enters the robotics curriculum directly, for those already comfortable with software and AI. Track B begins with the 42 Lausanne pathway to build programming foundations, then joins Asinov.
When does it start?
The first cohort starts 12 October 2026.
What are the application deadlines?
Track B (42 Lausanne pathway): 10 August 2026. Main applications: 1 October 2026.
What language is the program taught in?
English.
What is the Shanghai part?
A roughly one-week capstone immersion: hands-on access to next-generation humanoid platforms that are still under development to understand what we will face next. The core of the program is in Renens.
Do I need to know how to build robots?
No. Asinov teaches deployment, not robotics engineering.
Why is the robot on this site a dog, not a humanoid?
Because that is how the curriculum starts. Quadrupeds are an easier, more affordable entry point into working with legged robots, so students build their deployment fundamentals on four legs before moving on to humanoids.
What does it cost?
The Asinov program is CHF 20,000, or CHF 0 if it is funded or sponsored by your employer. Income-based scholarships are available. For Track B, the 42 Lausanne foundations stage is tuition-free. See the program page for the full breakdown.
How long is the program?
The Asinov program runs 12 months: a six-month course followed by a six-month project. Track B adds a preparatory programming-foundations stage at 42 Lausanne beforehand.
Note: the 1 October 2026 main deadline and the 12 October 2026 start are close together, so don't wait for the last minute to apply.