Master of Software Engineering
at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

4.3 /5

(19 Reviews)

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Private University
Mellon College of Science

Master of Software Engineering
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Overview

This course is offered by Mellon College of Science department of the university. Carnegie Mellon University offers a 16 months long Master of Software Engineering course. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 54420.0. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to Carnegie Mellon University Master of Software Engineering are IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo.

Duration	16 months
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹45.86 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Private
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

Master of Software Engineering
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Highlights

The MSE program is designed for experienced software developers with at least two years of full-time professional experience.
The program includes coursework on requirements, architecture, analysis and project management, while providing students with greater flexibility in directing their education.
The MSE program gives the opportunity to collaborate and work alongside the visionary faculty, ground breaking research, and vibrant campus community that has made Carnegie Mellon a global leader in technology.

Master of Software Engineering
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#4	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2024
#5	Computer Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2024
#16	Mathematics QS, 2024

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Master of Software Engineering
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Entry Requirements

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Program Eligibility

Eligible applicants to the MSE program for professionals have:

Completed an undergraduate degree in computer science or an engineering-related discipline that includes coursework in discrete mathematics or statistics, data structures and algorithms.

(Department requirements) Applicants must have:

An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or other scientific or technical discipline.

Cumulative QPA higher than 2.5.

Less than two years of industry experience. Preference is given to applicants with at least one year of experience, such as an internship in a software development role.

Knowledge — at least at the level of an undergraduate course — of discrete mathematics, algorithms and data structures, and programming languages.

Skills in programming-in-the-small, as well as competence in using imperative block-structured or objective-oriented languages such as Java, C++, and Python.
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Minimum: 24 months
Completed at least two years of software development experience acquired through full-time positions as a junior or senior software engineer, quality analyst, or architect, among other positions.

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The admissions committee will look at applicant's background holistically, both education and industry.
If applicant do not have a degree in computer science or other engineering-related field, applicant may still be eligible for the program but it will be important for student to show the committee that have knowledge in some of the foundational disciplines such as data structures and algorithms and discrete math.
Applicant may address this in their Statement of Purpose or Video Essay.
GRE scores are optional. An application without GRE scores is not at a disadvantage; however, applicants who have taken the GREs are encouraged to submit their scores
Online Coding Assessment: Invitations will be sent out two days after the application deadline. Applicants have approximately one week to complete the assessment. Previously, there have been anywhere from 3-4 coding tests of varying levels of difficulty that candidates must complete. There is a time limit, but it is rare for an applicant to run out of time. Additionally, applicants may have the opportunity to complete a practice test. Tests may be submitted in any coding language. Instructions on how to access and complete the assessment will be included in the invitation.

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Master of Software Engineering
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

Statement should include specific details about professional goals and about software engineering experience on teams and projects.
The Statement of Purpose guidelines can be found here.

LOR

Letters of Recommendation:
- At least three letters of recommendation should be submitted on behalf from academic and/or industry personnel who have worked closely with recently. Letters are typically written by faculty and supervisors. It is encouraged that applicant contact their recommenders as soon as possible in order to allow them enough time to compose letter.

ESSAYS

Video Essay
- Prepare a video, not to exceed 3 minutes in length, that serves to:
  - Tell us about a time when you dealt with a conflict in either a personal or professional setting;
    describe the situation and then walk us through how you resolved it;
  - Tell us about a time when you were called upon to use leadership skills; describe the situation,
    indicate what you needed to do, and discuss the outcome you achieved;
    or
  - Tell us about the area of weakness you most hope your studies at Carnegie Mellon will help you to
    overcome; describe the area of weakness, how you feel that it has or will limit your personal and
    professional growth, and why you believe that the MSE will help you to overcome it.
  - This video submission will be reviewed by the committee and will help us better evaluate your
    communications skills and potential for graduate study.

Resume/CV is required

Step two

Additional documents required

Unofficial Transcripts
Unofficial GRE Scores (optional)
Unofficial Language Exam Scores

Step three

Start your online application

https://mse.s3d.cmu.edu/applicants/apply.html

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 100 = INR 8.43 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

Spring Semester Payment Plan
- Available to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Enrollment fee is $40.

ENROLLMENT OPENS	ENROLLMENT CLOSES	REQUIRED DOWN PAYMENT	NUMBER OF PAYMENTS	MONTHS OF PAYMENT
Dec. 1 at 12:01 a.m. EST	Dec. 20 at 11:59 p.m. EST	20%	4	Jan. - April
Dec. 1 at 12:01 a.m. EST	Jan. 23 at 11:59 p.m. EST	40%	3	Feb. - April
Dec. 1 at 12:01 a.m. EST	Feb. 21 at 11:59 p.m. EST	60%	2	March - April

The last deadline is final; no exceptions will be made after that date

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 13th Dec

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Master of Software Engineering
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Important Dates

Aug , 2024

Course Commencement Date

Master of Software Engineering
at
Carnegie Mellon University
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 45,85,973

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 2,37,304
Transportation	INR 21,573
Books and Supplies	INR 1,86,405
Personal and Misc.	INR 2,97,305
Travel Allowance	INR 1,26,405
Technology Fee	INR 38,764
Student Activities Fee	INR 20,056
Total approximate fees	INR 9,27,812

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 18ᵗʰ December 2024

Master of Software Engineering
at
Carnegie Mellon University

Scholarships

Scholarship information is not available. You can apply to non-college specific scholarships available for USA.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Easy going

Student Views

63% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.3

Part time work4.1

Post study jobs4.6

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.2

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.9

Anonymous

MS in Robotics - Batch of 2026

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

MS at Carnegie Mellon University is exciting and not stressful.

Tips: Before joining Carnegie Mellon University, be sure to leave your comfort zone behind. Be prepared to work hard and focus on your courses and mental health. Don't waste time joining unnecessary student clubs; instead, hone your skills. Although networking is important, it's ultimately up to you to figure out your career path. Most of my day goes by interacting with my peers in the research lab and attending classes. I get to learn so much from a diverse set of people that it feels like I am growing by 100 percent every day. Life is so engaging that time flies so quickly in a good way. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The faculty at Carnegie Mellon University are graduates from top universities and have immense expertise in their fields. As is true with truly smart people, the faculty members are humble and always open to clarifying your doubts and discussions. Additionally, I have never felt like an international student. Teachers are from diverse backgrounds and they make it so easy to help you feel at home.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

4.7

Great university - Best work options after graduation

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

Anonymous

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering - Applied Advanced Study - Batch of 2023

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

3.7

You will be surrounded by smart people and will have a good learning curve.

Tips: A huge transition in terms of workload and lifestyle. Overall the students are friendly here. I was not fortunate enough to receive any scholarship and was able to offset my only expenses by being a research assistant and teaching assistant. The quality of education is awesome. Semester can be tough and stressful but end of the day you will have a good learning curve.

Likes (Public transportation): You can cover most of the city using the Pittsburgh Bus transport service and it is covered in the annual transportation fee which you pay to the college. You can access the transportation with your student ID card and can travel multiple rides throughout the year.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are companies that are ready to sponsor visas post your graduation, but due to the current economic situation (2023) there are not many offers. Robotics, control engineer and ML engineer are some of the roles that are offered to students post graduation.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

M.S. in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

4.1

Best private university in USA

Tips: Before joining, students should know that CMU is expensive private university so they need to be very careful while paying any expenses. University academic is very rigorous so they need to prepare themselves for much hard work. After coming in CMU I experienced a little cultural shift but was easy to cope with. I didn't avail of any scholarship. University is fully worth it for Masters in software engineering, course is also as per the industry requirement and the country is the best for Tech related career.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty members of CMU are approachable, friendly and supportive in nature. They encourage students to research work, doing different real world projects. Faculty members are well-experienced, top researchers and industry professionals. Teaching methods are unique and beyond traditional methods i.e. methods include project-based learning, group discussions, case studies, lectures from guest industry professionals. Much diversity can be found in the university among faculty members in terms of nationality, culture, engineering practices and so on.

Dislikes (Internships): Much guidance is available in terms of finding internship by professors, Alumni. There is a career center of CMU which supports and provides resources for finding and applying for internships. It also conducts workshops for students related to interview preparation, and resume writing. There are many available internships in the field of software engineering from big MNCs like Google, Amazon and so on.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering / MBA Program (Tepper School of Business) - Batch of 2025

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University

Amazing experience at CMU!

Tips: There was a huge cultural shift. But people here made me feel more inclusive. I got a scholarship of 50k dollars. University supported me for the scholarship. This decision was worth every penny. Every day here is a new learning day. After 7 years of experience, I felt my learning curve was getting better, but here I started pushing myself out of my comfort zone which was very important.

Likes (Post study jobs): There are so many fun filled activities for students here. Your personal life and college life will be well balanced. Fitness events and student counselling sessions are organised weekly. To make them feel comfortable on campus. There are professional and non-professional clubs on campus varying from Consulting to Swim Club.

Dislikes (Public transportation): It has amazing faculty, well qualified from across the world. Every faculty has a different style of teaching. The classes are very interactive. If you don't even do the post study and only concentrate on classes, half of your work is already done.

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2023Read more

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