Founded in 1900, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a global university internationally recognized for its distinctive mix of world-class educational and research programs in computer science, robotics, engineering, the sciences, business, public policy, fine arts and the humanities.

Located in Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, 5 miles from the downtown area, Carnegie Mellon is a global research university of more than 10,000 students, 70,000 alumni and 4,000 faculty and staff. Recognized for its world-class arts and technology programs, collaboration across disciplines and innovative leadership in education, Carnegie Mellon is consistently a top-ranked university.

Language of Instruction: English

Course Restrictions:

1. CMU will accept only: Business, Engineering (only Chem/Civil/Env/Elec/Com/Mech, NOT Material Science), Architecture, Economics, English, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Psychology (limited), Social and Decision Sciences, Statistics, Science (case by case basis), Computer Science.
2. 2 pre-allocated SDE places reserved for Architecture every year as requested by CMU architecture faculty.

      Guidelines on Business Courses at Carnegie Mellon University for exchange students:

3. Students may take no more than TWO Undergraduate Business classes (70-xxx)*
4. For 70-3xx courses or higher, a student must submit a copy of his/her transcript so that CMU can ensure that he/she has met the course pre-requisites
5. Course requests must be sent to appropriate liaison at Carnegie Mellon by specified deadline (November 3, 2008 for Spring 09 Semester study; April 10, 2009 for Fall 09 Semester study). 
6. CMU cannot guarantee enrollment as some courses are not available due to the high demand of graduating students.  Students may wish to find alternative courses, should they be unable to enroll in their first choice courses.

Course Descriptions: http://www.cmu.edu/esg-cat/pdf/CDS/cd.pdf

Schedule of Classes: https://acis.as.cmu.edu/gale2/open/Schedule/SOCServlet

Academic Calendar:

• Fall Semester: late August to mid December
• Spring Semester: mid January to mid May

Application Deadlines:
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty's Student Exchange Program (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.

On-campus Housing:
Campus housing is available on campus and in Oakland Community. Approximately 75 percent of students live in the University's twelve traditional residence halls, fifteen houses, ten apartment buildings, thirteen fraternity houses, and five sorority houses. All on-campus residential areas are located in close proximity to academic buildings. The Oakland Community Apartments are located within a 5-10 minute walk to campus. The university's shuttle bus services these areas on a regularly scheduled basis. As long as applications are received by the housing application deadlines, exchange students are guaranteed on-campus housing (http://www.housing.cmu.edu). Application forms for on-campus accommodation: http://www.housing.cmu.edu/Forms/

Off-campus Housing:
1, 2, 3+ bedroom apartments, studios, houses, etc. are available. Most current students recommend arriving several weeks before classes start so you have ample time to get settled before you become involved in academic life. A challenge for one-semester exchange students is that it can be difficult to find a landlord who will rent for one semester only; most leases are for a full year. August and early September mark the start of the academic year at 10 local colleges and universities in Pittsburgh; new leases are at a premium at this time.

Housing is reasonably priced in comparison with major US cities. Most rental leases start on the first of each month with the most common start dates being the first of June, July, August, and September. Information about off-campus accommodation can be obtained from the following sources:

• Community Housing Office: http://www.housing.cmu.edu/CommunityHousing
• E-mail bulletin boards, "cmu.misc.market.apartments" and
  “netnews.pgh.apartments”.

Useful Links:

• University home page: http://www.cmu.edu
• Office of International education: http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/oie/
• Visa Matters: http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/oie/forstu/coming.cfm#visa
• Temporary Housing: http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/oie/settlinginguides/housing/temporary.html
• Settling in guide: http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/oie/settlinginguides/

Health Insurance:
All students who attend US universities on exchange are required to purchase the health insurance recommended by their host university. They can also purchase additional optional insurance from a private insurer. Short term insurance plans cover personal accident, accidental medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation etc. Students should arrange for health insurance from their home country before departure or purchase the Student Health Plan from Student Health Services upon arrival to Pittsburgh.

Health Insurance is required by CMU.  Prior to your arrival on campus, the premium for the basic insurance plan will be applied to your invoice. You will be enrolled in that plan unless you choose to upgrade to a plan with better benefits or obtain a waiver from the Student Health Service by providing acceptable documentation of coverage by the deadline set by the Student Health Service.  For further information please visit: http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/oie/settlinginguides/insurance/index.html

Estimated Cost of Living: