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a month agoContributor-Level 10
According to the University of Pittsburgh's official website, International students seeking admission to the university must be part of the top 10% of their class in high school or have attained an unweighted GPA of 3.8 if they're an undergraduate student and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students.
Note: The requirements mentioned above are only the general GPA requirements that are subject to vary for admission to different courses.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
No, the University of Pittsburgh is not part of the Ivy League universities in USA. Despite that it still forms part of the top 50 universities in USA, per the latest Shiksha Popularity Ranking.
Uni Pittsburgh is known for its world-class research, vibrant student life, diverse courses, high placement rates, and boasting students from over 100 countries among other things and can be deemed an viable alternative to the Ivy League in USA.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, there are plenty of Indian food options available to international students near the University of Pittsburgh campus. Among the most popular ones is Choolaah Indian BBQ.
Located at 6114 Centre Ave, the place is known for its traditional tandoor cooking techniques, with its Chicken Tikka Masala and White Rice, the standout cuisine. The place also provides special discounts to Uni Pittsburgh students.
Apart from Choolaah, students can explore the following places:
| Restaurant | Address | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Mild 2 Spicy | 451 Melwood Ave #111, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States | North Indian Snacks |
| Prince of India | 3614 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States | North Indian Food (Chicken Curry, Aloo Naan, Biryani) |
| Masala House Indian Bistro | 5102 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, United States | Vegan Options (Saag, Paneer, Mango Lassi, Motichoor Ladoo, and more) |
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
As per country-level rankings given by Shiksha, the Carnegie Mellon University secures a rank of #25 placing it among the best higher educational institutions in the United States.
On a global level, the institute ranks #74 among all colleges & universities in the world, as part of the World University Rankings 2025, given by a major ranking publication.
Additionally, some of its streams also secure decent ranks as part of the latest Shiksha Rankings, given below is a description of the same:
| Stream | Shiksha Popularity Ranking |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | #3 |
| Electrical Engineering | #8 |
| Mathematics | #15 |
| Physics | #28 |
| Biology | #143 |
| Business & Management | #11 |
| Accounting | #25 |
| Mass Communication | #36 |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is really tough to get into: acceptance was at a lowly 17.5% for the entering Class of 2025, out of an applicant pool of over 26,000 students. The picture shows a very competitive atmosphere which has to be tackled only by those very fine in academics if they wish to get in.
The average GPA admitted has gone up to about 3.91, and average SAT score has been touched on 1540 out of 1600, with the middle 50% of students scoring between 1500 and 1570. On top of this CMU processes admission holistically, which includes extra-curricular qualifications, essays, and letters of recommandations along with academic
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
According to various sources, Carlow University has an acceptance rate of around 93% making it less selective for admissions of international applicants. Some of the general requirements to be considered for admission are given as follows:
· SAT/ACT scores
· Overall Student’s GPA
· High School Class Ranks
· Proof of English Language Proficiency
· Addition
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh USA is one of the best universities to get into and thus, students must submit exceptional academic grades as well as excel in co-curricular activities. Fulfilling the required Grade Point Average is one of the major entry requirement at the university and international students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 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 include acquiring strong letters of recommendations, submission of high&n
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
On an average, the annual tuition fee required to pursue a degree course at Carnegie Mellon University is around 50 L, which can be considered expensive as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
MBA/PGDM (17 courses) | INR 21 L - 78 L |
BE / BTech (20 courses) | INR 50 L - 53 L |
MS (87 courses) | INR 9 L - 75 L |
MIM (16 courses) | INR 21 L - 78 L |
BSc (21 courses) | INR 53 L |
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Studying at the Carnegie Mellon University can be considered expensive for Indian students as the cost sums up to be around INR 50 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
INR 21 L - 78 L | |
BE / BTech (20 courses) | INR 50 L - 53 L |
MS (87 courses) | INR 9 L - 75 L |
MIM (16 courses) | INR 21 L - 78 L |
BSc (21 courses) | INR 53 L |
MDes (2 courses) | INR 38 L |
MA (12 courses) | INR 21 L - 59 L |
BFA (7 courses) | INR 53 L - 54 L |
Others UG (3 courses) | INR 53 L |
BA (17 courses) | INR 53 L |
UG certificate (11 courses) | INR 1 L - 21 L |
BBA (9 courses) | INR 53 L |
MFA (6 courses) | INR 29 L - 30 L |
INR 33 L - 34 L | |
BJMC (3 courses) | INR 53 L |
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