CMUMaster of Science in Computer ScienceCarnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Dec 9, 2026).

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

Statement of purpose

Explain why GRE scores are omitted if not submitted.

CV or resume

Current resume summarizing education, research, and work experience.

Recommendation letters x 3

Submitted by the application deadline.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From each university attended. Official copies typically required after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Must be completed before enrollment. No program-published hard GPA cutoff found on the MSCS admissions page.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Basic analytic skills and a strong aptitude for mathematics, programming, and logical reasoning. A bachelor's in computer science is not required.
GRE: Optional; Strongly recommended, especially without clear documentation of strong mathematical proficiency. Waived for CMU graduates or current CMU students. If scores are not provided, briefly explain in the statement of purpose.

Historical admission data is not published.