Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States
- Tuition per year
- $50,000–$65,000
- IELTS from
- 7
US master’s degrees usually take one to two years. PhD programmes often take five to six years and are commonly funded through teaching or research assistantships that cover tuition and pay a stipend.
Approximate figures in USD ($). Your university’s offer letter has the exact fee.
Roughly $20,000–$60,000+ a year. Public universities charge international students out-of-state rates; private universities are usually at the top of the range.
Often $1,200–$2,500 a month depending on the city. Your university’s estimated cost of attendance is what you must show funding for on the I-20.
The SEVIS I-901 fee for F-1 students is $350, plus the visa application fee.
Student visa
After admission your university issues a Form I-20. You pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Official visa guidancePittsburgh, United States
Cambridge, United States
Cambridge, United States
Stanford, United States
Berkeley, United States
Ann Arbor, United States
Deadline Varies by year
View detailsStanford University
Deadline Varies by year
View detailsMany PhD offers include full funding; ask departments about assistantships.
Fall deadlines are often December to January of the previous academic year.
Check whether your programme is on the STEM Designated Degree list if post-study work matters to you.