Carnegie Mellon University Australia

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.

Breakthroughs happen at the intersection of fields — a Carnegie Mellon University specialty. Renowned faculty explore side by side with students, collaborating on research, tackling society's biggest challenges and delivering work that matters.

The unique culture at Carnegie Mellon University allows students and faculty members to work with scholars outside of their schools and colleges. The following degrees and programs are designed especially for students who want to work beyond just one discipline:

At CMU, we have brilliant researchers with state-of-the-art facilities to create technologies that will change the world for the better. We are a leader in bringing groundbreaking ideas to market and creating successful startup businesses. Our research, innovation and entrepreneurial activities have tremendous impact on the university, on the broader Pittsburgh region and on economic vitality of the nation. 

The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) is Carnegie Mellon University’s centralized career services center providing a comprehensive range of services, programs and materials focusing on career exploration and decision making, professional development, experiential learning and employment assistance to meet today’s evolving workplace and student goals of finding satisfying work!