Carnegie Mellon University campus
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Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh·university·Est. 1900
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#65

QS Rank

11%

Acceptance rate

$55,000

Tuition/yr

25,608

Enrollment

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a leading research institution with world-renowned programs in computer science, engineering, business (Tepper), and drama. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon emphasizes innovation and hands-on learning. The university combines rigorous academics with practical application through internships and research. Carnegie Mellon's location in a revitalized tech hub provides excellent opportunities in emerging industries. The university fosters entrepreneurship and innovation across all disciplines. Carnegie Mellon graduates become technology leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs worldwide.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#65
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#24
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#52
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#22

Campus & Location

Province

PA

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 900–1,500/mo | Food: USD 350–550/mo | Affordable major city with booming tech sector (CMU/Google/Amazon presence).

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

For Nepali students

Smaller Nepali cohort (~50–80/year across programs) but extremely well-connected alumni in FAANG.

Programs(5)

MS in Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$58k/yrIELTS 7.5+GPA 3.6+fall

Master of Software Engineering

School of Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$57k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fallPGWP

Tepper MBA

Tepper School of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$70k/yr2 yrIELTS 7.5+fall

Master of Science — Computational Data Science

School of Computer Science

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$52k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

Master of Science — Computer Science (MSCS)

School of Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$52k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.5+fallPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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