B.S. in Computer Science
at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

4.3 /5

(20 Reviews)

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
CMU
Overview

The Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Computer Science course, recognized as a top course in the university with an aggregate ranking of #3 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025. Students who are looking for admission, can complete their course within the duration of 4 years.

To enroll at the course, students are required to submit certain important documents which may vary on various factors including the country of origin, qualification and more. The documents required at the Carnegie Mellon University for the B.S. in Computer Science include academic qualification, test scores, English language test results, interview, CV and others. The English language tests accepted at the university are IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo. Students looking for admission are suggested to enroll as early as possible because the availability of the seats is limited.

The Carnegie Mellon University tuition fees for the first-year international student is USD 59,864 for B.S. in Computer Science. However, other than tuition fee, students should also manage their budget for food, books, supplies, utilities, etc. The average cost of living at Carnegie Mellon University is approximately USD 16,128 but this may differ as per the lifestyle and the personal expenses of the individual.

Duration	4 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
Medium Of Instruction	English

B.S. in Computer Science
at
CMU
Fees

Students can pursue Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Computer Science at an affordable cost. The university tuition fees for the program is USD 59,864. Apart from tuition fees, students also manage additional costs such as Hostel and Meals, Transportation, Books and Supplies, Personal Expenses, etc. The total expense may vary at the university, depending on the additional charges levied by the Carnegie Mellon University.

International students have to make a budget to manage the cost of living, which is USD 16,128.

Students can check the table below for Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Computer Science fee breakup:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 78,60,172

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 15,20,542
Insurance	INR 1,92,989

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 85.28 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ February 2025

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
CMU
Curriculum

To know more about the Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Computer Science course, check the details by clicking on the green button below. The curriculum PDF holds different information that includes the courses offered, electives, specialization, duration of the course and many other necessary information. Additionally, the curriculum also covers the semester-wise breakup of the course for a better understanding of the program.

B.S. in Computer Science
at
CMU
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned
Applicants must have completed their 12th grade

Subjects required:

4 years of English

4 years of Mathematics

1-year Physics

2 years of Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science

2 years Foreign Language

3 electives

Four years of mathematics should include at least algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary functions (pre-calculus), and preferably calculus. Advanced mathematics courses are encouraged, especially a course in calculus
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TOEFL

Marks - 102/120
With a sub score of 25 or more on each section will be considered

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SAT

No specific cutoff mentioned
SAT is optional.

School of Computer Science applicants are strongly encouraged to submit either an SAT or ACT score, including the math subscore.

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IELTS

Marks - 7.5/9
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Duolingo

Marks - 135/160
subscores and above:

Literacy: 125

Conversation: 120

Comprehension: 135

Production: 105

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
CMU
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Applicants require two letters of recommendation: one from a high school counselor and one from a teacher

ESSAYS

Submit Common Application essay

Step two

Additional documents required

Applicants are required to:
- Submit academic transcripts
- Submit English Proficiency Report
- SAT/ACT test report
- Secondary School Counselor Evaluation

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/apply

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 75 = INR 6.4 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

University allows students to pay their tuition fee in monthly installments
Students can pay their tuition fee with an enrollment fee of $40

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 1st Jan

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

B.S. in Computer Science
at
CMU
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#2	UG Computer Engineering US News & World Report, 2025

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Carnegie Mellon University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Easy going

Student Views

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.3

Part time work4.1

Post study jobs4.6

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.2

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.9

Anonymous

MS in Robotics - Batch of 2026

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

MS at Carnegie Mellon University is exciting and not stressful.

Tips: Before joining Carnegie Mellon University, be sure to leave your comfort zone behind. Be prepared to work hard and focus on your courses and mental health. Don't waste time joining unnecessary student clubs; instead, hone your skills. Although networking is important, it's ultimately up to you to figure out your career path. Most of my day goes by interacting with my peers in the research lab and attending classes. I get to learn so much from a diverse set of people that it feels like I am growing by 100 percent every day. Life is so engaging that time flies so quickly in a good way. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The faculty at Carnegie Mellon University are graduates from top universities and have immense expertise in their fields. As is true with truly smart people, the faculty members are humble and always open to clarifying your doubts and discussions. Additionally, I have never felt like an international student. Teachers are from diverse backgrounds and they make it so easy to help you feel at home.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

4.7

Great university - Best work options after graduation

Tips: Great culture, smooth transition for international students since there are many others and the school is very accommodating. Very satisfied with the university, the course is great with excellent ROI. I was given scholarships during admission which we could appeal and negotiate if we wanted to, other scholarships were also available through affinity groups

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Applied Advanced Study - Batch of 2023

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

3.7

You will be surrounded by smart people and will have a good learning curve.

Tips: A huge transition in terms of workload and lifestyle. Overall the students are friendly here. I was not fortunate enough to receive any scholarship and was able to offset my only expenses by being a research assistant and teaching assistant. The quality of education is awesome. Semester can be tough and stressful but end of the day you will have a good learning curve.

Likes (Public transportation): You can cover most of the city using the Pittsburgh Bus transport service and it is covered in the annual transportation fee which you pay to the college. You can access the transportation with your student ID card and can travel multiple rides throughout the year.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are companies that are ready to sponsor visas post your graduation, but due to the current economic situation (2023) there are not many offers. Robotics, control engineer and ML engineer are some of the roles that are offered to students post graduation.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

4.1

Best private university in USA

Tips: Before joining, students should know that CMU is expensive private university so they need to be very careful while paying any expenses. University academic is very rigorous so they need to prepare themselves for much hard work. After coming in CMU I experienced a little cultural shift but was easy to cope with. I didn't avail of any scholarship. University is fully worth it for Masters in software engineering, course is also as per the industry requirement and the country is the best for Tech related career.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty members of CMU are approachable, friendly and supportive in nature. They encourage students to research work, doing different real world projects. Faculty members are well-experienced, top researchers and industry professionals. Teaching methods are unique and beyond traditional methods i.e. methods include project-based learning, group discussions, case studies, lectures from guest industry professionals. Much diversity can be found in the university among faculty members in terms of nationality, culture, engineering practices and so on.

Dislikes (Internships): Much guidance is available in terms of finding internship by professors, Alumni. There is a career center of CMU which supports and provides resources for finding and applying for internships. It also conducts workshops for students related to interview preparation, and resume writing. There are many available internships in the field of software engineering from big MNCs like Google, Amazon and so on.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering / MBA Program (Tepper School of Business) - Batch of 2025

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

Amazing experience at CMU!

Tips: There was a huge cultural shift. But people here made me feel more inclusive. I got a scholarship of 50k dollars. University supported me for the scholarship. This decision was worth every penny. Every day here is a new learning day. After 7 years of experience, I felt my learning curve was getting better, but here I started pushing myself out of my comfort zone which was very important.

Likes (Post study jobs): There are so many fun filled activities for students here. Your personal life and college life will be well balanced. Fitness events and student counselling sessions are organised weekly. To make them feel comfortable on campus. There are professional and non-professional clubs on campus varying from Consulting to Swim Club.

Dislikes (Public transportation): It has amazing faculty, well qualified from across the world. Every faculty has a different style of teaching. The classes are very interactive. If you don't even do the post study and only concentrate on classes, half of your work is already done.

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2023Read more

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B.S. in Computer Science
at
CMU
Highlights

The B.S. program in Computer Science combines a solid core of Computer Science courses with the ability to gain additional depth through a required minor in a second subject or a concentration in a computing area
In addition, the curriculum provides breadth through numerous choices for science, engineering, humanities, and fine arts courses
As computing is a discipline with strong links to many fields, this provides students with unparalleled flexibility to pursue allied (or non-allied) interests

B.S. in Computer Science
at
CMU

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