CMUMaster of Software EngineeringCarnegie 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

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; No hard GPA cutoff published on the overview page.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; Designed for developers with at least two years of full-time professional software experience.
GRE: Optional; Confirm current-cycle GRE policy on SCS/S3D application instructions.

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4 admitted samples

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