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Undergraduate application

Graduate application

Application deadlines and requirements

Fall semester entry

Course-based M.S. programs

Includes M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, M.S. in AI Engineering - Civil Engineering, and M.S. in Civil and Computer Engineering.
Application opens: October 1
Priority deadline: December 15
Final application deadline: February 15

M.S. in CEE - Research program:

Application opens: October 1
Final application deadline: December 15

Ph.D. program:

Application opens: October 1
Final application deadline: December 15

Spring semester entry

Master’s programs:

Application opens: July 1
Final application deadline: August 31

Ph.D. program:

Application opens: July 1
Final application deadline: August 31

Application checklist

Application fee

$75.00 (U.S.)
Fee waivers can be granted for CMU students and alumni, GEM applicants, McNair Scholars, and those with financial hardship. Contact us if you believe you qualify for a fee waiver.

Unofficial transcript

Upload the unofficial transcript into the application system before submitting your application.
Official copies of final transcripts will be requested upon enrollment.

Essay responses

Questions accessible within the application system and vary by program.

Copy of CV/Resume

Upload your CV/resume into the application system before submitting your application.
If you have publications that you would like the admissions committee to review, please link to them in your online resume.

Three letters of recommendation

Upload all letters of recommendation into the application system before submitting your application.

Non-native English speakers: Official Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or IELTS scores

All international and United States permanent resident applicants must take an English language proficiency exam. This is required as a component in determining academic success in the program and to support visa applications for admitted students studying on an F-1 visa.
Scores must be received by the application deadline for the semester in which students are applying.
An English language proficiency test is not required if the applicant holds a previous degree from an institution in the United States or if the applicant is a CMU student or alum. It is also not required for applicants with United Kingdom or Canadian citizenship.

Duolingo English Test

Test scores should be reported to: Carnegie Mellon – College of Engineering\

TOEFL

Institution code: 2074
TOEFL Department code: 65

IELTS

Please request your IELTS testing center send your scores to:

Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering\ 431 Hamerschlag Drive\ ANSYS Hall Suite 250\ Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Please note

You do not need to have or make contact with a faculty advisor before applying. Please continue directly to the application and students will be matched with faculty advisors during the application review process.
Official GRE scores are not accepted for review.
All fees charged are non-refundable.
Do not mail any paper documents to the CEE Graduate Admissions Office as they will not be included in your file for review by the admissions committee.

Application review process

The CEE Graduate Admissions Committee will begin reviewing applications shortly after the published deadline. CEE will continue to accept supporting documents like test score reports and letters of recommendation for two additional weeks beyond the deadline. These items will be added to your application review as they are received.

Application Deadlines

Course-based M.S. programs

February 15, 2026 (Opens in new Window) - M.S. - Research program

December 15, 2025 (Opens in new Window) - PhD program

December 15, 2025 (Opens in new Window)

Questions?

Contact the graduate admissions team

Meet with our advisors: Undergraduate | Master’s | Ph.D.