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    Computational Science

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    Pittsburgh, USMCDSIn-person16 months
    STEM-OPT
    $60,400.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    10%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    91
    Cohort
    students
    144
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University is a 144-credit, 16-month, in-person MCDS program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $60,400 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program focuses on engineering and deploying large-scale information systems with concentrations in Systems, Analytics, and Human-Centered Data Science. It includes core courses, electives, seminars, a capstone project, and internship.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min These must be less than five years old. Our Institution Code is 2074; Department Code is 0402. (This requirement is waived for CMU undergrads.) The GRE At Home test is accepted but we prefer you take the GRE at a test center if possible.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Successful applicants will have a minimum TOEFL score of 100
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Successful applicants will have a...IELTS score of 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $21,712.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University is $60,400 across 144 required credits.
    Is Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University online or in-person?
    Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University is offered in-person.
    How long does Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University take to complete?
    Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University is structured around 16 months and 144 credits.
    What GPA is required for Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or higher
    Is Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Computational Science at Carnegie Mellon University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.