Overview

The Computational Design program mobilizes Carnegie Mellon University’s computational strengths to enable students to explore technical and cultural aspects of computation as it relates to architecture, design, and the built environment.

In spheres ranging from the applied to the speculative, and from the poetic to the critical, students in the program conduct research on subjects such as artificial intelligence, architectural robotics, digital fabrication, simulation, computational geometry, responsive environments, and shape grammars —as well as on embodied and tangible forms of design interaction, fabrication, and expression.

Mission

The Carnegie Mellon University mission is to create a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; and personal health and well-being.

To cultivate a transformative university community committed to :

attracting and retaining diverse, world-class talent;
creating a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can flourish
ensuring individuals can achieve their full potential.

To impact society in a transformative way — regionally, nationally, and globally — by engaging with partners outside the traditional borders of the university campus.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Paradigms of Research in Architecture

Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science

Principles of Imperative Computation

Research Method in Computational Design

Concepts of Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Graphic Design Computer Sciences Artificial Intelligence View 933 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Review the CD program information;

Contact Education Testing Services to send your GRE scores (and TOEFL scores) directly to our department, using the institution code 2074, GRE department code 4401, and TOEFL department code 12. Or contact the British Council to send your IELTS

Assign three references to your application

Upload the following:

Statement of Purpose (2 pages recommended max)

Copy of unofficial transcript(s)

Copy of GRE (and TOEFL/IELTS) scores

Portfolio (recommended)

Resume/CV

Pay the $75 application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

44000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44000 USD per year during 24 months.
National

44000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44000 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

44000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44000 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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