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www.cmu.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete★ Top 100 Global★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral★ AAU Member
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1900 by industrialist Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools, it became the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1912 and merged with the Mellon Institute of Research in 1967 to form Carnegie Mellon University. The university is renowned globally for its programs in computer science, engineering, fine arts, business, and public policy, and is known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research.
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US News & World Report #30 · 2026Times Higher Education #52 · 2026QS World University Rankings #74 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #100 · 2026Forbes #1952 · 2026Times Higher Education #26 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
10/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Popular fields
UncategorizedEngineering and Technology Innovation ManagementSoftware EngineeringComputer ScienceElectrical and Computer EngineeringEnergy Science, Technology & PolicyMechanical EngineeringArtificial Intelligence and Innovation
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
12,000 students (3,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Pittsburgh, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Gates Hillman Computer Science BuildingBaker HallPurnell Center for the ArtsPittsburgh Sports ComplexCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 17%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 17%
💡Latest cutoff: TOEFL 98
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school