Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Checked September 26, 2026
Carnegie Mellon is a private research university in Pittsburgh, known especially for computer science, robotics, engineering, business and the arts, including drama and design. Undergraduates apply to a specific college within the university, and the campus mixes technical and creative disciplines.
Undergraduate tuition (international)USD 69,702 per year tuition (2026-27); total estimated cost of attendance USD 93,614 for first-year resident students
IntakesFall (August/September) for first-year undergraduates; graduate intakes vary by program
English requirementUndergraduate (required if native language is not English): IELTS Academic at least 7.5 overall; TOEFL iBT at least 102 (taken before 21 Jan 2026) or at least 5 overall (on or after 21 Jan 2026); Duolingo at least 135; Cambridge English also accepted. Scores no more than two years old.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Undergraduate Early Decision (Fall 2027 entry) | 2 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Regular Decision (Fall 2027 entry) | 4 January 2027 (different dates for Schools of Drama and Music) |
| Graduate | Varies by program |
Scholarships
Fulbright Degree Program (Master's and PhD)
Check official siteAAUW International Fellowships
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65 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
