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Anushree Sinha

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Fulfilling the required Grade Point Average is one of the major Carnegie Mellon University entry requirements. International students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in the university. Apart from fulfilling the academic qualifications, some of the best practices that students can follow to secure an admission in CMU Pittsburgh include acquiring strong letters of recommendations, submission of high English language proficiency scores and standardized test scores.

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Anushree Sinha

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Yes, meeting the English language requirements is one of the major Carnegie Mellon University eligibility criteria for international students. CMU Pittsburgh accepts major English exam scores as proof of English language proficiency. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:

English Proficiency Exam

Minimum Score Requirements

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 102 or higher

(with lo less than 25 in each component)

TOEFL5 Academic

Overall score of 7.5 or higher

(with no band below 7.5)

Duolingo English Test

Overall score of 135 or higher

(Literacy: 135 | Conversation: 130 | Comprehension: 145 | Production: 115)

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In order to secure an admission, all the international students must fulfill the Carnegie Mellon University admission requirements listed below:

UG Requirements:

  • high school transcripts
  • Secondary school counsellor evaluation;
  • English proficiency proof
  • SAT/ACT scores;
  • Common application essay; and
  • Common application writing supplement.

PG Requirements:

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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.

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As per the ratio of admissions to applications, the Carnegie Mellon University acceptance rate stands at merely 11%. Since, the stats are on the lower end, we can conclude that CMU Pittsburgh is a competitive university to get in, as it admits less than half of the applicants. However, students must note get discouraged and fulfill all the Carnegie Mellon University admission requirements, i.e.; academic qualifications, standardized test scores, English language requirements, as well as relevant documents, to boost their chances of securing an admission in the university. Also, students must apply to the univer

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Anushree Sinha

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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 Pittsburgh USA allows undergraduate overseas candidates to apply for admissions through one of the following application types: Early Admission, Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision. Given below are the application deadlines of Pittsburgh University Carnegie Mellon for first-year students:

Intake Season

Undergraduate Application Deadline

Early Decision I

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

Nov 1, 2024

Early Decision II

(Not available for the Schools of Drama, Music, Design, Architecture or Art)

Jan 3, 2025

Early Admission

Jan 3, 2025

Regular Decision

Jan 3, 2025

Whereas, overseas graduate candidates can apply in one of the two intake seasonsFall and Spring. Given below are the application deadlines of Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh for graduate students:

Intake Season

Graduate Applications Open

Graduate Application Deadline

Fall Intake

Oct 1, 2024

Dec 1, 2024 (PhD Early Review)

Dec 15, 2024: MS Early Review

Spring Intake

Aug 1, 2025

Aug 31, 2025

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the best courses offered in the Carnegie University Pittsburgh. With the help of this course, students get to develop communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and leadership skills by getting to work in teams. Given below are the details of the Carnegie Mellon University MBA:

ParticularsDetails
Duration9 months - 4 years
Annual FeeINR 21 L - 78 L
AccreditationAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Specializations

Accounting

AI in Business

Business Technologies

Communications

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Health Care Analytics

Marketing

Operations Management

Operations Research

Organizational Behavior

Strategy

Sustainability

Growth

400+ Startups formed since 2008

Placement Rate

94%

Average Starting Salary

USD 156,291 (INR 1.3 Cr)

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 83.36

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At the Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh USA, international students can choose between 150 degree courses offered in leading disciplines of study. According to the historical data of the university's alumni, some of the most popular CMU University courses are:

  • Computer Science;
  • Computational Science;
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering;
  • Mechanical Engineering;
  • Information Technology;
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering;
  • Business Administration & Management;
  • Mathematics;
  • Computer Software Engineering;
  • Economics;
  • Public Policy Analysis;
  • Information Science/Studies;
  • Finance;
  • Management Information Systems; and
  • Computer Engineering.

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Yes, Carnegie Mellon University offers a variety of housing and accommodation options to international students. The university offers traditional-style living such as residence halls and apartment-style living options. All accommodations of the university offer modern amenities such as; wireless networking, housekeeping for common areas, bathrooms, kitchens, lounges, hallways, parking, and in-room cooking facilities.

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