Founded in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie, CMU is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is globally recognized for its leadership in computer science, robotics, engineering, business, and the arts (especially drama and music).
Address: 5000 Forbes Avenue, 15213 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
Pioneer in computer science and AI (home to National Robotics Engineering Center, Software Engineering Institute). Strong partnerships with tech industry (e.g., Google, Apple, Uber ATG originated here) and government research. Thriving startup culture. Member of AAU.
Research:
World-leading research in computer science (AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, software engineering), robotics, engineering, cognitive science, design, and fine arts. High research expenditure.
Famous Alumnis:
Andy Warhol, John Forbes Nash Jr., James Gosling, Vinod Khosla, Judith Light, Ted Danson, Zachary Quinto
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
5200
Current students***:
15300
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
115000
Pros
Global leader in computer science and robotics, strong interdisciplinary collaboration (“work across disciplines”), excellent programs in arts and design alongside STEM, entrepreneurial focus, strong career services.
Cons
Highly competitive admissions, demanding workload, Pittsburgh weather can be a factor for some, urban campus with some older buildings.
Best For
Students passionate about computer science, robotics, engineering, or the intersection of technology and arts, seeking a highly innovative, interdisciplinary, and research-intensive environment.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Machine Learning, Robotics
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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