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Carnegie Mellon University
(CMU)
About
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The institution was established in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools. In 1912, it became the Carnegie Institute of Technology and began granting four-year degrees. In 1967, it became Carnegie Mellon University through its merger with the Mellon Institute of Industri...
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The institution was established in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools. In 1912, it became the Carnegie Institute of Technology and began granting four-year degrees. In 1967, it became Carnegie Mellon University through its merger with the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, founded in 1913 by Andrew Mellon and Richard B. Mellon and formerly a part of the University of Pittsburgh.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 74 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,257
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 50%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
34 subjectsARWU
37 subjectsTHE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 7 | 95.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 20 | 85.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =26 | 74.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 29 | 72.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 61 | 69.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =89 | 53.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
US News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 14 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 39 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =65 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 66 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 68 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 73 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 116 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Space Science | =125 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 128 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 141 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =160 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 176 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =218 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 219 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 250 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =284 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =302 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =489 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =956 | 68.1 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Carnegie Mellon University?
Carnegie Mellon University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 55, THE Rank 24, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank 126.
When was Carnegie Mellon University founded?
Carnegie Mellon University was founded in 1900.
What are the top subjects at Carnegie Mellon University?
Top subjects at Carnegie Mellon University include: Computer Science, Robotic Science & Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics & Operational Research.
Where is Carnegie Mellon University located?
Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, United States.