Full-Time International Students

Note:

1. Tuition is charged for coursework on a per study period basis.
2. Total tuition for 12-month tracks and 21-month tracks are payable via 3 and 4 study periods respectively.
3. Cost per study period can change each academic year (above figures assume a 3% increase effective 01 August each year)
4. The internship study period incurs no cost.
5. Deferral of admission will incur tuition fees at the prevailing rate

Transition Support Package

A transition support package valued up to $4,500 Australian dollars ($2,500 for Global Programs) will be extended to our international students once they arrive in Adelaide. This package includes:

1. One-way flight from country of origin
2. Complimentary pick-up service from the airport
3. First 4-weeks accommodation
4. A laptop
5. 1-year phone allowance

Students who are studying remotely for the first term may be reimbursed their laptop cost of up to $1,500 Australia dollars upon presentation of a tax invoice after the Census Date and upon full payment of their first term tuition fees.

Carnegie Mellon University Australia will also reimburse students for the cost of getting their transcript verified by an Academic Credential Verification Services upon receiving an Offer Letter from the CMU Admissions Committee.

Onshore Support Package

Onshore students (international students who are currently in Australia but based in a state other than South Australia), valued at up to $2,000 Australian dollars. This package includes:

1. A flight from an interstate city to Adelaide
2. A laptop

Students who are studying remotely for the first term may be reimbursed their laptop cost of up to $1,500 Australia dollars upon presentation of a tax invoice after the Census Date and upon full payment of their first term tuition fees.

Carnegie Mellon University Australia will also reimburse students for the cost of getting their transcript verified by an Academic Credential Verification Services upon receiving an Offer Letter from the CMU Admissions Committee.

Scholarship Value

The Policy Frontiers Scholarship is valued at 60% of the tuition fee, applicable for those applying to the Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM) at CMU-A, including 21-month and 12-month tracks.

Scholarship Eligibility

Students who are eligible for the scholarships need to meet below criteria:

• Apply for a full-time MSPPM program at CMU-A commencing in August 2021
• Meet the admission requirements for a CMU-A full-time master coursework degree, 12-month or 21-month tracks
• Be accepted into a CMU-A master coursework degree commencing in August 2021
• Accept CMU-A’s offer letter and pay the deposit by required deadline

Other conditions

• This scholarship will not be applicable for students who defer the commencement
• This scholarship is not applicable in conjunction with any another CMU-A scholarships or other government scholarships including but not limited to Endeavour and Australian Awards scholarships
• Students need to maintain their enrolment throughout their course in full-time study and meet CMU Australia’s academic progression policy
• If a student withdraws from the master’s program before completion, they may be required to repay the value of scholarship awarded

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.

The CMU Australia Scholarships for International Students are awarded to eligible students from Asia, South America and Africa and apply for Carnegie Mellon University Australia master programs in August 2021.

These are valued at AUD $30,000 for the duration of 21-month masters degrees, and AUD $20,000 for the duration of 12-month masters degrees

A scholarship of up to 50% of total tuition may be awarded to highly exceptional applicants.

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 2019:

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 2019:

Applications for the 2019 round are expected to open in late April 2018. Please check the Endeavour Scholarship and Fellowships website 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: Bank of Mexico's sponsored employees will receive a partial scholarship from CMU-A.

How to Apply: Contact Bank of Mexico training department for more information.

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 for:

• Master of Science in Information Technology (12-month track)
• Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (12-month track)

Scholarship value: Full scholarship

The Philippines’ Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has forged a partnership with Carnegie Mellon University in Australia to expand opportunities for qualified faculty and staff to pursue graduate studies abroad during the K to 12 transition period.

The scholarships are available on a competitive basis for Filipino faculty and staff of Philippine Higher Education Institutions to study the Master of Science in Public Policy and Management and Master of Science in Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University in Australia.

Learn more
australia.cmu.edu/ched

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:

• Master of Information Systems Management
• Master of Science in Public Policy and Management

Office Contact Information:
Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College-Financial Aid
5000 Forbes Ave., HbH 1101
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Answers to commonly asked questions related to financial aid can be found here.

Additional questions? Please Email:
hzfinaid@andrew.cmu.edu
Staff: David Eber, Director