Overview

When you begin our Computer Science Ph.D. program at Carnegie Mellon University, you’ll take the Introductory Course for Doctoral Students — an intense two week program that orients you to the department, introduces you to research and education topics our faculty are interested in, helps you find a faculty advisor and familiarizes you with Carnegie Mellon’s resources.

Features

Next, you’ll gain a broad understanding of fundamental research issues in major areas of computer science through coursework and original research.

Finally, you’ll write and orally defend a thesis that guarantees you understand the area well enough to advance the state of knowledge in the field.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

As a Ph.D. student in computer science at CMU, you'll spend roughly five years acquiring a body of technical knowledge that includes a familiarity with the breadth of the field, as well as a deep understanding of your research area.

From your second month in the program, you'll work closely with your faculty advisor, who is charged with guiding your education and monitoring your progress through the program.

You'll take courses, teach and perform directed research — all to ensure that you leave Carnegie Mellon as an expert in your field.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Record Exam (GRE): GRE scores are highly recommended. If GRE scores are not submitted, please briefly explain in the statement of purpose section of your application.

Language Exams: If you are an international applicant and your native language (language spoken from birth) is not English, an official copy of an English proficiency score report is required. The English proficiency requirement cannot be waived.

Transcripts: A PDF of your most recent transcript from each college and/or university you attended, even if no degree was granted.

Resumé/CV:

Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year
Out-of-State

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51250 USD / year

≈ 51250 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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