Carnegie Mellon University challenges the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters.
A private, global research university, Carnegie Mellon stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions, and sets its own course.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Master's Programmes
Computer Science & IT (21)
- M.Sc. Computational Biology
- M.Sc. Computational Design
- M.Sc. Computational Finance
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Computer Vision
- M.Sc. Information Networking
- M.Sc. Information Security
- M.Sc. Machine Learning
- M.Sc. Robotics
- M.Sc. Software Engineering
- M.Sc. Software Management
Business & Management (12)
- M.A. Arts Management
- M.Sc. Computational Finance
- Master Master of Medical Management
- Master Public Management
Engineering & Technology (10)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Language Technologies
- M.Sc. Materials Science
- M.Sc. Music and Technology
- M.Sc. Robotics
Arts, Design & Architecture (7)
- M.Sc. Computational Design
- M.Sc. Computer Vision
- M.A. Design
- Master Music Education
- M.Sc. Music and Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Computational Biology
- M.Sc. Machine Learning
- Postgraduate Diploma Physics
- Master Statistical Practice
Humanities (4)
- M.Sc. Language Technologies
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Professional Writing
Social Sciences (3)
- M.A. Rhetoric
Education & Training (2)
Journalism & Media (2)
Medicine & Health (2)
About
History
A self-educated "working boy" who loved books, Andrew Carnegie emigrated from Scotland in 1848 and settled in Pittsburgh, Pa. Attending night school and borrowing books, Carnegie went from factory worker in a textile mill to successful entrepreneur and industrialist. He rose to prominence by founding what became the world's largest steel producing company by the end of the 19th century.
Education
One of the university's missions 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.
Research
A research university like no other, Carnegie Mellon is home to experts who lead their fields and create new ones.
From computing to the arts to the environment to biotechnology, CMU students, faculty and staff are shaping the future with a strong focus on finding practical answers to complex problems.
Home to more than 100 centers and institutes, CMU affords its researchers the freedom to look across disciplines for solutions, benefiting from many perspectives.
Career
The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a centralized career center staffed by a team of 24 enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly-educated professionals who orchestrate the career exploration, experiential learning, and career networking needs of students and alumni.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
27 -3
2019
24
2018
24
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
48 -2
2019
46 1
2018
47
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
82 -1
2019
81 -4
2018
77
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
95 -4
2018
91 -11
2017
80
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The University developed Student Consumer Information page to provide easy access to information about various types of programs, services, policies, and people at CMU.
Housing services
Housing Services seeks to create a residential experience that supports a positive transition to college life, fosters independence and personal growth, and provides students with opportunities for meaningful community engagement. Housing Services has over 4,000 students living on campus in first-year, upper-class, Greek, and graduate housing. Located in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon offers on campus housing options on the “Hill,” in the “Morewood Corridor,” and in the “Oakland Community.”
Library services
- Hunt Library
- Sorrells Library
- Mellon Library
ICT services
You will find a selection of Windows, Mac or Linux computers and an extensive complement of productivity and academic software in computer labs across campus. Faculty members can request additional software for student assignments and projects. See the Reserving a Computer Lab for more information.
Medical services
The University offers primary medical care, health promotion, and insurance services. Select a category below for more details.
- Allergy Shots
- Comprehensive Care Management
- Flu Shots
- General Illness or Injury
- Health Promotion
- Insurance
- Massage
- Medical Records
- Physicals
- Prescription Refills
- Reproductive Health
- Sexual Health
- Vaccinations & Travel Health
Student Life
Campus life
At its Silicon Valley location, CMU's College of Engineering can integrate the rich heritage and resources of the Pittsburgh campus with the opportunities available in the dynamic Silicon Valley business environment. For more than a decade, we've worked with partners in the San Francisco Bay Area to establish a natural extension for the university's acclaimed graduate degree programs, innovative research, and support for entrepreneurs.
Sports facilities
The Carnegie Mellon University campus community has a central gathering place in the Jared L. Cohon University Center. The Cohon Center contains numerous facilities for athletics, assemblies and dining as well as lounge and retail areas. It also includes space for student organizations and activities. The Cohon Center opened in 1996 and is the home of the varsity swimming and diving team.
Student clubs
We are pleased to launch the new Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Civic Engagement, which we fondly refer to as SLICE. The creation of this new department brings together three teams, Student Activities, Greek Life, and Civic Engagement, in an effort to create a more holistic metacurricular experience for our undergraduate and graduate students.
Accreditation
Carnegie Mellon University is accredited through a voluntary, peer-review process coordinated by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or Middle States).
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
A group of capable professors and students is the greatest asset of CMU. The food quality can be improved.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The city is quite small and everything centers around CMU.
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