Carnegie Mellon University [CMU Australia], Admission Deadlines, Fees & Entry Requirements

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Carnegie Mellon University, Adelaide offers a range of graduate programs accredited and recognised in both the United States and Australia. It is the Australian campus of Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh. CMU Australia follows a semester-based curriculum with two intakes per year in August and January.

Students can apply through the university's online portal without any application fee. Prospective candidates applying to CMU-A must have a recognized undergraduate degree with 3.5 GPA along with work experience of minimum 3 years or internship record . The university has waived off GRE/GMAT tests for international students applying for August 2021 session.

Tuition fees at Carnegie Mellon University is around 78,800 AUD for 12-month courses and 93,000 AUD for 21 months full-time programs. CMU-A supports all non-funded international students through various scholarships to study in Australia. It also provides a transition support package valued up to AUD 4,500 including one-way flight and four-weeks accommodation for students.

Table of Contents

Carnegie Mellon Top programs
Carnegie Mellon Admission Deadlines
Carnegie Mellon International Admission
3.1 Admission Requirements
3.2 English Language Proficiency
3.3 Visa Requirements
FAQs

Top programs at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University Australia provides master’s degree programs in Public Policy and Management, Information Technology Management and Business Intelligence and Data Analytics. Popular CMU courses include:

Programs	Total Fee (AUD)	Requirements
Masters of Science [M.Sc] Public Policy and Management	78,960 93,080	Professional Work Experience: 3 or more years Internship Required
Masters of Science [M.Sc] Public Policy and Management in Digital Transformation and Analytics	78,960	Work Experience for 12-month track Internship for 21-month track
Masters of Science [M.Sc] Public Policy and Management - Managing Public Private Partnership	78,960	Professional Work Experience: 3 or more years Internship Required
Master of Science [M.Sc] Information Technology and Management 12-Month Track 21-Month Track	78,840 94,740	Professional Work Experience: 3 or more years Internship Required
Masters of Science [M.Sc] Information Technology and Management - Information Security	78,840	Work Experience for 12-month track Internship for 21-month track
Master of Science [M.Sc] Business Intelligence and Data Analytics	94,740	Internship Required

Carnegie Mellon University Admission Deadlines

CMU reviews applications on a rolling basis due to limited availability of seats and scholarships. Students must apply at least two months prior to deadlines. Application deadline for Master of Science [M.Sc] Business Intelligence and Data Analytics and Master of Science [M.Sc] Information Technology and Management is June 15, 2021 for admission to August 2021 session.

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Carnegie Mellon University International Admissions

International students applying to Carnegie Mellon University must get their undergraduate degree verified by academic credential verification service. All enrolling students must complete a verification process of their admission application documents by an independent contractor hired by the Heinz College and CMU.

Where to Apply: University Online Porta

Admission Requirements

Applicants must provide the following documents at the time of admission:

Bachelor's degree
Identification proof
Resume
Two letters of recommendation
Video Interview
Professional work experience or internship records
Financial Statement
Personal statement

English Language Proficiency for International Students

International applicants whose native language is not English have to submit one of the below scores as proof of English proficiency:

Test	Minimum requirement
IELTS	6.0 in writing and speaking 6.5 in reading and listening
TOEFL (iBT)	22 on each section

Visa Process for International Applicants

After the students receive the offer letter and confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), they must apply for an Australian student visa. Requirements for Visa Application:

Copy of passport
Proof of financial support
Bank statement
Sponsor Letter, if applicable
Acceptance letter/CoE
SOP or GTE statement

CMU welcomes international students from over 20 countries for enrollment in top masters courses in Australia. Some programs like Advanced certificate in BIDA and Graduate Certificate in BIDA are not yet open for international students. Students receive one-on-one interaction with professors at Carnegie Mellon University campus. Courses offered allow students the flexibility to direct their own coursework according to their priorities.

FAQs

Ques. What are the required scores for IELTS or TOEFL at Carnegie Mellon University?

Ans. Students applying to CMU require minimum IELTS (academic) overall of 6.5 with 6.0 in all sub-bands or minimum TOEFL 22 in all bands.

Ques. Do I need GMAT or GRE to apply to CMU-A?

Ans. No. The university has waived off GRE/GMAT tests for international students applying for August 2021 session.

Ques. What support will I receive from CMU-A if starting my studies remotely?

Ans. The IT team at Carnegie Mellon University ensures that students have the required hardware configuration, software, VPN connectivity and video conferencing softwares for smooth learning process.

Ques. I've paid my deposit, when can I expect to receive my CoE from Carnegie Mellon University? 

Ans. CMU-A assesses all documents along with verifying financial statements. After approval of financials, it takes around one week for issuance of CoE.

Ques. Does my bachelor degree have to be in IT if I want to enrol in an IT program at CMU-A?

Ans. The bachelor's degree doesn't have to be in IT, but students must have some programming experience or have successfully completed a suitable programming course.

Ques. Can I fill a paper-based application for admission at Carnegie Mellon University?

Ans. No. Students have to submit the completed application form online. During pandemic times, CMU-A has made all admission procedures available online.

Ques. Can I apply to more than one program at Carnegie Mellon University?

Ans. Yes. Students will need to complete a separate application for each program. Candidates must ensure to fulfill each program’s entry requirements.

Ques. Can international students apply for the Graduate Certificate or Advanced Diploma in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (BIDA)?

Ans. No. The Graduate Certificate and the Advanced Diploma in BIDA are only offered to Australian citizens and Permanent Residents.