Rankings
How every major ranking places Carnegie Mellon University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science & data technology | 52 | $59,140 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 27 | $61,510 | See → |
| Business & management | 15 | $61,510 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 11 | $59,140 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 6 | See → | |
| Natural sciences | 5 | $61,510 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | See → | |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 4 | $61,510 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $62,200 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $53,070 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $59,140 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | $62,200 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $61,510 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $59,140 | See → |
Costs and entry
8 courses mention scholarships. 54 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Carnegie Mellon University
The job market for Carnegie Mellon University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $61,510 a year; half of Carnegie Mellon University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $59,140 and $61,510. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $62,200, economics, finance & accounting $53,070.
How is Carnegie Mellon University ranked?
Carnegie Mellon University is ranked #52 by QS (2026), #24 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (#2) and Computer Science & Information Systems (#3).
What IELTS score does Carnegie Mellon University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (12 of the 13 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Carnegie Mellon University offer?
133 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are computer science & data technology (52), engineering & technology (27) and business & management (15).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from Carnegie Mellon University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.