Overview

This Information Technology program at the Carnegie Mellon University Africa is for students interested in an interdisciplinary curriculum that covers key topics in data science, cyber security, software engineering and telecommunications among others.

Key Features

On average, a student spends over 900 hours interfacing with industry through the master’s practicum Opens in new window and corporate internship Opens in new window, which are prerequisites for degree completion.

A concentration allows a student to select their coursework in order to focus their learning in a specific area of expertise.

Programme Structure

CMU-Africa concentrations are open to both MSIT and MSECE students.

Each concentration has specific course requirements, but all require completing 48 units.

A course can only be applied towards one concentration although a course may be listed in the definition of multiple concentrations.

Students must achieve a B average or better in all 48 units of the concentration courses.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT)

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admissions team will review your prior academic performance, and the nature of your work experience. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of their bachelor’s program, and while there is no minimum GPA, our students have a strong undergraduate background.

The team encourages those with a university education in any discipline to apply, and will treat all undergraduate programs equally when evaluating applicants. The program requires individuals with strong programming skills and a high proficiency in written and oral English, which is the language in which classes are conducted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

60300 USD / year

≈ 60300 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16000 USD / year

≈ 16000 USD / year

Living costs

Kigali

Rwanda

439300 - 614299 RWF / month

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

Funding

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kigali

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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