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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance 
at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
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Duration

4 years

Tuition & Fees

₹61.15 Lakh
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Course Level

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Full Time

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
Fees

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Fees componentsAmount (for 1 year)
Tuition & feesINR 61,15,447
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Hostel & MealsINR 16,73,607
Books and suppliesINR 95,810
Info IconCalculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.80985 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ February 2025
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
Placements

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 26% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
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Liberal
Internships3.4
Part time work3
Post study jobs4.4
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life4.6
Value for money3.5
Public transportation4.5
Safety4.4
Indian Food4.1
Permanent Immigration3
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Master of Information Systems Management: Business Intelligence & Data Analytics - Batch of 2023
3.8
Not easy, but memorable and totally worth it.
Tips: The transition was easy if you know what to expect and what not to. You'll do your own chores, cooking, cleaning, laundry, groceries etc. You'll do your own furniture assembly, moving and all that difficult stuff, just like everyone else here. But what you'll gain is experience, friends and learn how to survive on your own. It's all a part of the process of becoming adjusted to life in the US. Good experiences.
Likes (Public transportation): College includes public transport in the fees. Buses, trains, etc. in Pittsburgh, are already included and the connectivity across the city via buses is very convenient. The buses run till late hours in the night, and CMU provides shuttle and campus escorts late into the night when buses are not available.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Chances of permanent immigration/settlement is low since the H1b / Eb2 route has a lot of people from my country, causing extremely high wait times. You can be optimistic, but if things don't work out, have a backup in mind. The US allows you in for study/work realistically, that's all you should expect to be on a visa. If something works out otherwise, I'd call it an optimistic scenario using other routes, not the ground truth.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 105000
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026Read more
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MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering/MBA (Porto Business School) - Batch of 2026
3.9
Welcoming and open environment.
Tips: There were no major culture shocks apart from the fact that people are more direct in their approach and socialising is more than just an expectation. The culture is very academic and it can get competitive at times. Case studies and presentations are the norm, so you'll have to learn how to be a team player and work with people. There is ongoing support that doesn't subside after the first few days.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1700
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104500
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026Read more
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Master of Information System Management - Batch of 2026
4.1
All around academic excellence.
Tips: After moving here, I have not experienced any cultural shift, mostly because I think nobody moving after working for a few years and is from a metro city back in India, the lifestyle remains pretty much the same and there are just some more social rules and regulations to keep in mind that probably take a few days to get used to. I was fortunate enough to get 15% scholarship based on my academic excellence and profile. It gets deducted every semester. I am very satisfied with the course and the university. The institution offers excellent academic rigour with outstanding professors and really well designed courses.
Likes (Public transportation): College students have free public transport and this saves a lot of money as a student. There are plenty of options for public buses from the university to travel anywhere you want in the city. The university itself offers shuttle services for students including late night shuttles for those staying back in college post 10 pm.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Chances of me settling in that country are below average because of visa issues and constant changes being introduced for the visa. I value flexibility with respect to travelling and going back to my home in India and because there is so much uncertainty around the visa.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1575
Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 110800
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Master of Computational Data Science (Human-Centered Data Science Concentration) - Batch of 2027
3.8
Great to polish yourself academically.
Tips: Studying here will surely be intense. You will have a heavy work load and you will also feel like you're falling behind. Remember that the process is the same for everyone and there are some helpful campus resources you can always take advantage of. I enjoy classroom discussions and the brand value of studying here is unmatched. Labs are well equipped as well and professors have been very helpful.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1800
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more
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MS in Energy Science, Technology & Policy - Batch of 2025
3.7
Great college for academically intense students.
Tips: My transition was smooth. I did not face a lot of problems. The cohort is small but everyone is accommodating and friendly. I got a 25% scholarship, which was through my course. I did not have to do anything for it. I like the university and my course a lot.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 98975
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
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  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance is offered by School of Music under Carnegie Mellon University - USA, USA.
    This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 4 Years.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance
 at 
Carnegie Mellon University 
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