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#76 in World

#22 in USA

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  • Estd. 1900
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Carnegie Mellon University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(105 courses)
INR 9 L - 83 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 84 - 100, PTE, Duolingo: 105 - 120, IELTS: 6.5 - 7.5, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(18 courses)
INR 23 L - 83 LGet Fee Details
Duration9 months-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 84 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 105 - 120, GMAT, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(20 courses)
INR 57 L - 82 LGet Fee Details
Duration4-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 102 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 135 & Above, SAT
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Q:   What GPA do you need to get into Carnegie Mellon?
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International students must have a qualifying GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 to get admission to PG admission at Carnegie Mellon University. Apart from this, students also meet the additional admission requirements for admission in UG and PG programs.

Q:   Is there an application fee for Carnegie Mellon University?
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Yes, Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh USA does charge an application fee for admissions. According to the course level, the application fee charged varies. Students can pay the Carnegie Mellon University application fee through a credit card. Given below are the details:

Course Level

Application Fee

Undergraduate

USD 75 = INR 6.2 K

Graduate

No fee

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.36

Note: Since the application fee is non-refundable, applicants do not receive any refund even if they withdraw the application.

Q:   When will I hear back from the Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh?
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Pittsburgh University Carnegie Mellon accepts international applications either through the Common Application or the Official Application Portal for UG courses and Graduate Application portal for PG courses. Once a candidate has applied to the university and submitted all the required documents, it takes the university about 6 - 8 weeks to evaluate applications and send out the admission offers. Given below are the decision dates for first-year students:

Intake Season

Undergraduate Application Deadline

Early Decision

(Not available for acting, directing, dramaturgy, music theatre or the School of Music)

Nov 1, 2025

Regular Decision

Early-Jan, 2026

Regular Decision

(For Schools of Architecture, Art, Design, Drama or Music)

Dec 1, 2025

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Carnegie Mellon University Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   How is the Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh USA ranked?
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According to the Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the overall ranking of Carnegie Mellon University USA is #23. A few majors, namely Business Analytics, and Computer Science have obtained the high subject rankings. 

Given below are the ranks attained by CMU University Pittsburgh:

Ranked by20242025
Shiksha7073
THE2424
Quacquarelli Symonds5258
ARWU101– / –
US News134126
Q:   What are the world rankings of Carnegie Mellon University?
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Carnegie Mellon University is known to be one of the most recognised universities globally. According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the university has been ranked at #127. Some of the world rankings of Carnegie Mellon University are given in the table below:

Year Quacquarelli Symonds World RankingsUS News Global Universities Rank
2023#52#118
2024#52#134
2025#58NA
Q:   What are the overall course rankings at Carnegie Mellon University?
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Shiksha has ranked some of the top courses offered at Carnegie Mellon University including Business and Management Studies, Engineering, Arts, Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, etc. Some of the course rankings at the university are given as follows: 

Course Name Shiksha Popularity Rank US News Rank 
MS#20#5
Electrical Engineering #8#7
MBA/PGDM#12#2
IT and Systems #3#2
BE/BTech #6#7

Carnegie Mellon University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 27% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Academically oriented
Fun loving
Internships3.3
Part time work2.9
Post study jobs4.5
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life4.6
Value for money3.5
Public transportation4.4
Safety4.5
Indian Food4.2
Permanent Immigration3.1
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Master of Science in Architecture - Engineering - Construction Management - Batch of 2026
3.6
Academic yet rewarding university.
Tips: CMU is one of the most diverse and academically demanding universities out there so you should be ready to give your 100% from the very get go. Classes are challenging but they're structured in a way to bring out the best of you and there are plenty of networking opportunities, as well as career fairs and mixers which you should check out. Professors give you a lot of freedom but you will be expected to advocate for yourself and manage your work life balance to the best of your ability. Pittsburgh is quite a lovely city to live in.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1650
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025Read more
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Master of Tangible Interaction Design - Batch of 2026
3.7
Place to aspire to study.
Tips: I have experienced a lot of change in my attitude and outlook on how I perceive things and situations. CMU has a very global campus, so you'll meet people from all over the world, especially India. Lots of resources as well, which you should make use of. People can be a bit more reserved than you'd expect, and the classes have a very high academic standard. Try not to burn out during your time here.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 91375
Reviewed on 15 Sep 2025Read more
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MS in Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2026
3.7
Good place and friendly people.
Tips: CMU is one of the most reputed institutions in the USA for various reasons. The quality of education and teaching is among the best. Our professors are well-known in their industries, and students gain a lot of independence. It's also very competitive. While most of us came here for work and settlement opportunities, the current situation makes that seem unrealistic. However, there is a supportive community.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 99875
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MS in Biomedical Engineering and Integrated Study in Computer Science - Batch of 2026
3.8
Competitive and studious environment.
Tips: I came here with an open mind and a willingness to learn, which are important for enjoying what CMU has to offer. The post-work situation is complicated, as companies don't offer sponsorships as easily anymore. While I didn't receive a scholarship, I did get early admission, which made my decision to study here easier.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): There are very limited job opportunities here in the United States, so be prepared for the challenges, which may take a few years to overcome. Many companies are unwilling to offer sponsorships, which complicates the process.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1700
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 93700
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025Read more
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M.S./MBA in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2026
3.6
Experience to cherish.
Tips: My transition here was smooth and my initial anxieties were short lived as there are so many students on the same boat. The administration did a good job with the orientation and ensuring that new students were given assistance to their needs. In terms of academics classes are competitive and relatively grading can seriously test you.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2025
Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175
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MS in Energy Science, Technology & Policy - Advanced Study - Batch of 2026
3.8
Exceptional faculty and a diverse campus.
Tips: You will get to experience teaching in its various forms and the labs here are incredible. What I like about CMU is that it continuously upgrades itself but if you're looking for a more traditional experience this program might not be ideal. It's quite expensive without a decent scholarship or some form of financial aid, so plan accordingly.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2775
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 83675
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025Read more
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Answered 2 months ago

Carnegie Mellon's international student strength makes up about 45% of the total student population. Also the Indian-origin students currently studying at CMU amount to 1,700+

The enrollment trends for international students over the last few years are given below: 

Year 

International Enrollment 

Indian Enrollment 

Fall 2023 

6,308 

1,777 

Fall 2022 

6,701 

1,947 

Fall 2021 

5,697 

1,471 

Fall 2020 

3,951 

1,080 

Fall 2019 

5,597 

1,445 

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Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 months ago

The top employers for Carnegie Mellon University graduates are: 

Amazon

Apple

Meta

Google

Microsoft

NVIDIA

Tesla

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PRIYANKA

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 10 months ago

According to the Tepper School of Business report 2024, 81.4% of the MBA graduates received job offer by 3 months, post-graduation with an average mean base salary of USD 151,215 (INR 1.29 Cr) and an average signing bonus of USD 30,000 (INR 25.72 L).

These graduates were placed at the top companies

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Rachit Arora

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 10 months ago

The top industries Carnegie Mellon (Tepper) MBA graduates got the placements are Consulting, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Financial Services, with Consulting industry offering the highest average packages USD 192,000 (INR 1.64 Cr).

Below table sheds more light on the professional functions Tepper MBA

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Lalit Shukla

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 10 months ago

The Tepper School of Business is B-School under the umbrella of Carnegie Mellon University which is considered one of the best universities of the world and ranks #58 according to QS World University rankings 2025.

According to the rankings released by Bloomberg Business Week 2024-25, the full-time M

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University CityPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Population of City3,02,407

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5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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