Full-Time International Students

Note:

1. Tuition is charged for coursework on a per study period basis. Cost per study period can change each academic year (above figures assume a 3% increase effective 01 August each year)
2. Deferral of admission will incur tuition fees at the prevailing rate
3. The internship study period incurs no cost.

Available for: All programs except Global programs.  Global programs are awarded academic merit scholarships by Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

Scholarship value: 10% - 40% of total tuition

We seek to attract the very best and brightest students from around the world. Our competitive scholarship and awards program allows us to remove hurdles which may otherwise prevent deserving future leaders from attaining a prestigious Carnegie Mellon University degree.  .

How to Apply 

The application assessment process for admission into Carnegie Mellon University in Australia assesses both the applicant's strength for entrance into the program, while simultaneously assessing merit for a scholarship or award.

When lodging your program application simply tick the scholarship application box when you apply. Scholarships are only awarded once a completed, eligible application is submitted. Confirmation of the scholarship value will be provided at the time of offer into the program.

Available for: All programs except Global programs.  

Scholarship value: Varies

Carnegie Mellon University in Australia has partnered with industry and university to provide financial support to their members/students in order to help reduce the cost of attending graduate school. Admitted students who are affiliated with our partners will be awarded a scholarship from Carnegie Mellon University in Australia.

How to Apply 

Please contact us for more information.

Available for: Program eligibility is dependent on participating countries priority areas which can include Public Policy and Information Technology (exclude Global programs).

Application deadline for study in 2018: 

Participating Countries in Africa

Applications open 1 September 2016  and close 15 September 2016.

Bangladesh

Applications open 15 September 2016  and close 18 November 2016.

All other participating countries 

Applications open 1 February 2017  and close 30 April 2017.

The Australia Awards Scholarships are administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions. Carnegie Mellon University Australia programs, Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM) and Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) are both eligible and suited for the Award. Carnegie Mellon University Australia has received many Australia Awardees into both programs.

Scholarship recipients will gain knowledge and skills that they can apply to the development of their home country upon completion of their study. Scholarships include full tuition, return economy airfares, a contribution to living expenses and basic medical insurance.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the  Australia Awards website for more information on the participating countries, and opening and closing dates for applications.

Available for: Master of Science in Public Policy and Management and Master of Science in Information Technology

Scholarship Value: Students who receive a loan from COLFUTURO will receive a partial scholarship from CMU-A.

How to Apply: www.colfuturo.org

Available for: Program eligibility is dependent on participating countries priority areas which can include Public Policy and Information Technology

Application deadline for study in 2018: 

Applications for the 2018 round are expected to open in April 2017. Please check the Endeavour Scholarship and Fellowships website closer to April 2016 for further information.

The Endeavour Scholarships are part of the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program enabling citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia.

Available for: Master of Science in Public Policy and Management and Master of Science in Information Technology 

Scholarship Value: Students who receive loan from GUATEFUTURO  will receive a partial scholarship from CMU-A.

How to Apply: http://guatefuturo.org/

Available for:  Master of Science in Public Policy and Management and Master of Science in Information Technology

Scholarship Value: 100% tuition fee 

How to Apply:  http://www.bappenas.go.id/id/

Available for: Master of Science in Public Policy and Management and Master of Science in Information Technology

Scholarship Value:  Students who receive a loan from FIDERH will receive a partial scholarship from CMU-A.

How to Apply: http://www.fiderh.org.mx/

Available for: Master of Science in Public Policy and Management and Master of Science in Information Technology

Scholarship Value: Students who receive loan from FUNED  will receive a partial scholarship from CMU-A.

How to Apply: http://funedmx.org/

Available to: US students only

Available for: MISM Global and MSPPM Global programs

The Office of Financial Aid in Pittsburgh provides assistance to U.S. students in securing the financial means to pursue higher education. The goal is to educate students about their financial rights and responsibilities to enable them to make informed decisions about their educational funding and to encourage responsible borrowing and repayment practices.

The office supports the school's goal of enrolling and educating a talented, dynamic and diverse student body and will serve as a resource to present, past and future students. Visit the Pittsburgh campus' Office of Financial Aid website for more information including the financial aid application process, types of federal aid available and the estimated cost of attendance for your particular master's degree program. Answers to commonly asked questions related to financial aid can be found here.

Office Contact Information:
Carnegie Mellon University
Heinz College-Financial Aid 
5000 Forbes Ave., HbH 1119 
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 

How to Apply: Email hzfinaid@andrew.cmu.edu

Staff: David Eber, Director; Bridget Jakub, Associate Director

Available to: Students who have successfully completed a bachelor degree, have received a VIED scholarship from the Vietnam International Education Development

Available for: Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (21 months) and Master of Science in Information Technology (Information Technology Management)

Scholarship Value: Students who receive a VIED scholarship will receive a partial scholarship from CMU-A.

How to Apply: http://vied.vn/vi/