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Academics

Build your future

Breakthroughs happen at the intersection of fields — a Carnegie Mellon University specialty. As you explore side by side with renowned faculty, you'll collaborate on cutting edge research, tackle social challenges, and spearhead global solutions.

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Undergraduate Students

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Interdisciplinary Programs

At Carnegie Mellon, we believe in building bridges across disciplines — not silos. Tap into multiple interests with our bachelor's and master's programs that tackle society's most complex challenges.

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Graduate Students

Schools & Colleges

Conduct revolutionary research with CMU faculty across our seven colleges and schools. Drive technological and cultural transformation in fields ranging from AI and robotics to the arts and public policy.

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Professors, coaches, TAs, mentors, and alumni have given us the knowledge and guidance in various impressive fields ... and through this, we are empowered to understand, identify, and solve the problems that await."

Sarah Chen
Computer Science ‘24
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Next Steps for Prospective CMU Students

Help solve modern-day problems and deliver work that matters with Carnegie Mellon University’s hands-on academic program and real-world research experiences. Learn how to apply.

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