卡耐基梅隆大学
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Prospective Graduate Student Information

卡耐基梅隆大学 is a global research university with a proud heritage of outstanding graduate and undergraduate education and research. Our vision is that CMU will meet the changing needs of society by building on its traditions of innovation, problem solving and interdisciplinarity. 从艺术到科技, 人文与科学, we reach across boundaries to bring together bright minds to move us forward locally, nationally and globally with creative solutions to worldwide challenges.

CMU是 硕士和博士课程 within our seven schools and colleges, which are 在全国名列前茅. CMU还提供 在线课程 还有几十个 跨学科的项目. 此外，CMU是一个 全球大学 with more than a dozen degree-granting locations and more than 20 research partnerships.

To learn more about the graduate programs offered at CMU, see the 研究生学位和课程指南 section, which provides a college-based list that will direct you to the college websites for detailed information. You are also encouraged to explore the information and resources throughout this website to learn more about the many facets of graduate study at CMU.

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A cornerstone of our graduate education is research with a focus on advancing knowledge and finding meaningful solutions to significant problems of society. 这个现实世界, hands-on approach has made CMU home to excellent faculty and students in engineering, 计算机科学, 自然科学, 人文社会科学, business administration and the fine arts.

This philosophy has also been the basis for interdisciplinary study and research to an extent that is rarely found elsewhere. CMU houses a myriad of interdisciplinary research facilities that combine expertise in diverse fields to produce exciting new areas of exploration.

Our commitment to diversity in our research and in our student population truly makes CMU a unique place to carry out your graduate education. Support for our graduate students and respect for diversity begins with recruitment and continues through our many retention programs. Whether students are looking for professional development opportunities, 小型项目研究资助 or funding for conference attendance, CMU为人们, programs and resources for our students to succeed.

入学及申请流程

Each program manages their own separate admissions process, 包括截止日期和要求, and this information varies by department. You are encouraged to visit the department's website in which you are interested to find specific details.

A student’s qualifications are not assessed until a full application has been received and processed. To learn more about your eligibility and how to apply, visit the department’s website in which you are interested. Some departments provide a few guidelines regarding the level of competitiveness. If provided, this would be found on the department website.

You are welcome to apply to more than one program, but in most cases you will need to complete separate applications for each. It is recommended not to assume that you can submit the exact same materials for each and to look closely at each program’s application requirements. 此外, many departments have a list of FAQs that will address common issues, so if you are having technical difficulties with the application, check the department website and if the problem is not addressed on the website, 直接与部门联系.

Check the department website for an admission notification timeline or contact a department administrator to find out when you can expect a response regarding admissions.

所有与入学有关的问题, 包括在哪里提交成绩单, 考试的要求, 以及如何安排拜访, should be directed to the department in which you are interested by visiting the college/school website linked in the 研究生学位和课程指南 section.

学费和财政支持

For the most part, students in the master's programs are self-supporting, and Ph.D. students are at least partially funded and encouraged to apply to fellowships. Each program makes their own arrangements regarding financial support of potential graduate students. Applicants should seek information from the department of interest for their specific opportunities. 

More information regarding tuition and fees can be found on the 学生财务服务网站. 

参观 资助机会和奖学金 page to learn more about the centralized programs and resources that are in place for graduate student conference funding, 小型项目研究资助, 专业参与资助, and fellowship and scholarship opportunities, 包括 CMU Rales研究员计划.

研究生学位和课程指南

You are encouraged to explore the individual school/program’s website for a full listing of available programs. 


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