Tips: Great culture, smooth transition for international students since there are many others and the school is very accommodating. Very satisfied with the university, the course is great with excellent ROI. I was given scholarships during admission which we could appeal and negotiate if we wanted to, other scholarships were also available through affinity groups

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024Read more

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Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

4.6

Many opportunities to learn new subjects and non credit courses as well

Tips: I got a scholarship, and I would recommend students negotiate on scholarships with the university. I am satisfied with the university overall. University student coordinators and programme counsellors are very warm and the college consciously makes an effort for team bonding and networking.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

3.9

Impressed by the job opportunities. University affiliations help a lot.

Tips: Negotiate scholarships on the basis of acceptances/scholarships received from other schools. An intense basecamp of 3 weeks is held by the school to help transition to the new environment. I am very satisfied with the flexibility to choose multiple subjects offered by different colleges within the university.

Likes (Post study jobs): Many companies are affiliated with/visit CMU for recruitment. The recruitment department is excellent and provides assistance in building resumes and interview prep. The industry is average and above observed in terms of jobs and salary packages offered to students.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are some restaurants to eat out as well as grocery stores in case you want to cook. However, traditional products are expensive to buy including masala, cooker, etc. Easier to find American replacements. Also, CMU provides a free pantry once a week for grocery and daily use items.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023Read more

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Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

4.2

One of the best faculty in terms of research

Tips: This is a small and well-connected class. We had class networking and orientation for almost 3 weeks which shows the emphasis on networking and connections. Scholarships are also generous with merit-based scholarships. The course is data oriented so it is very quantitative.

Likes (Quality of faculty): CMU has one of the best faculty in terms of research and publications. MBA here is more data-oriented and so it is quantitative. CMU is known for its Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Cyber security programs. MBA also uses the latest tools and data analytics to make business decisions.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Pittsburgh is not a tech or any other industry-based city. Though now we have PNC and PWC offices, many other major tech companies and consulting companies don't have any offices here. So the options to settle here post-MBA are scarce. This slowly seems to be changing though.

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2023Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

4.5

Great campus and student life.

Tips: Generally, Indians face a cultural shift so please be prepared to be independent and do things on your own. Build a strong profile to get a scholarship and further try to negotiate whatever you get. Currently, I am satisfied with whatever I have experienced so far.

Likes (Student Life): Great campus, great facilities for academics, sports, food options and the student affairs team is very helpful and available for students. There are a wide variety of clubs- ranging from professional to fun clubs. The students are interactive and willing to participate in engaging conversations.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I cook and eat my own food, not really sure about Indian food, although there are quite a few Indian restaurants. Generally, food will be available for $20 which is reasonable given the portions. There are a variety of cuisines like Turkish, American, Spanish, Mexican etc. Available.

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2023Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

Many job roles are available after completion of the course.

Tips: Initially, there was a bit of a learning curve after moving here. Everything was different the culture, the people and the food. The people here are extremely friendly which makes this place so much better. I was given a merit based scholarship from the university. Overall I am happy with the course, university and the country.

Likes (Post study jobs): There are a lot of jobs available in the market even when the economic condition is not the best There are a lot of companies that sponsor visas for work and there doesn't seem to be any issue with this the companies that offer jobs. A variety of jobs are offered which lets everyone get their dream role/company.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are a lot of part-time jobs available but because I am an international student I am not allowed to work part-time for a longer duration. For the first semester, we are advised not to work part-time as the schedule is very hectic The average payout is around $20-30.

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2023Read more

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What is the cost of living at CMU Pittsburgh?

Answered 3 months ago

Carnegie Mellon University is relatively affordable in terms of the cost of living, as compared to other universities in USA. Given below is the breakdown of the expenses of attending the university:

Expenses	Cost of Living (Academic Year 2024-25)	Cost in INR
Housing	USD 10,816	INR 9.1 L
Food	USD 7,350	INR 6.1 L
First-Year Experience Fee	USD 610	INR 51.3 K
Technology Fee	USD 470	INR 39.5 K
Student Activities Fee	USD 308	INR 25.9 K
Transportation Fee	USD 262	INR 22 K
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment	USD 1,000	INR 84.1 K
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	USD 1,300	INR 1 L
Estimated Loan Fees	USD 100	INR 8.4 K
TOTAL	USD 22,216	INR 18.6 L

Conversion Rate: 1 USD = INR 84.16

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What are the requirements for admission for an MS in computer Science in Carnegie Mellon University (Indian student)?

Answered 7 months ago

Indian student must have a bachelor's degree in a relevent descipline to get admission to MS in computer Science in Carnegie Mellon University. Mentioned below are the general Carnegie Mellon University requirements for admission in MS in CS program:

Complete a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipl

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Chandra Shekhar

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What is the average starting salary at Carnegie Mellon?

Answered 7 months ago

Overall Carnegie Mellon University average salary is around USD 121,617 or INR 1.01 Cr annually. This improves from USD 111,031 or INR 92.68 L in 2022. The Carnegie Mellon University average salary for MBA is around USD 156,500 or INR 1.30 Cr, which increases from USD 148,000 or INR 1.23 Cr in 2022.

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Chandra Shekhar

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How many students are at Carnegie Mellon University?

Answered 7 months ago

Over 14,500 students are available at Carnegie Mellon University currently. CMU University has received 33,707 applications among which 1,708 were enrolled for the fall of 2023-24. Mentioned below are the Carnegie Mellon University enrollment statistics for undergraduates:

Particulars	Stats 2022-2023	Stats 2023-2024
Application Received	34,261	33,707
Admitted Students	3,873	3,843
Total Students Enrolled	1,716	1,708
Yield Rate	44.3%	44.4%
Acceptance Rate	11.30%	11.40%

Chandra Shekhar

Contributor-Level 10

Is Carnegie Mellon University hard to get into?

Answered 7 months ago

Carnegie Mellon University acceptance rate is around 11.40% for the class of 2023-24. The admission to the university is moderatly competitive for international students. The university recieved 33,707 application for the class of 2023-24 and only 3,843 were get admission offer.

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