CMUMaster of Science in Artificial Intelligence and InnovationCarnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Not a resume; discuss reasons for choosing this program.

CV or resume

Current resume.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unofficial transcript(s)

From each university attended, whether or not a degree was awarded.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; MSAII FAQ states SCS requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. Convert international records as the application instructs; do not invent a second scale.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Strong background in computer science and mathematics regardless of undergraduate major.
IELTS: 7.5 overall; MSAII FAQ minimum standard alongside TOEFL 100.
TOEFL: New scale: 5 overall | Old scale: 100 overall; How-to-apply page maps a successful applicant to a 5 on the new iBT scale for tests from 21 January 2026.; Successful-applicant typical iBT at least 100 if taken before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); GRE is required. No published GRE cutoff.

Historical admission data is not published.