Carnegie Mellon University, Adelaide, Australia

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

With its parent university established in the 1900s in the state of Pennsylvania, US, Carnegie Mellon University received an invitation from the South Australian Government, establishing a campus in Adelaide in 2006, making it one of the first international universities with a campus in Australia. Carnegie Mellon University Adelaide is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institution recognised by the US Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Carnegie Mellon’s reputation is backed by the numerous awards and its mention within numerous ranking lists released by reputable ranking organisations around the world. US News and World Report recognised Carnegie Mellon University Adelaide’s Computer Science and Public Affairs subjects, ranking them number 1 and 14 respectively. In the 2019 edition of THE World University Rankings, Carnegie received the 24th position.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

Apart from Adelaide, Carnegie Mellon University has campuses in Silicon Valley, Qatar, and Rwanda. While the campus may be small, Carnegie Mellon University, Adelaide offers state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure to those who wish to pursue higher education from this international university. The Australian campus of Carnegie Mellon University offers courses like Public Policy and Management, Information Technology and Management, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics as well as Executive Education. All students both domestic and international will have a range of courses and degrees to choose from at Carnegie Mellon University Adelaide. CMU Australia is a perfect choice for those looking to enhance their academic profile after completing their undergraduate studies.

Accomplishments & Alumni

Carnegie Mellon University Adelaide is a part of its parent university in the US, which has been recognised for numerous achievements. Among CMU Adelaide's few achievements gained in the short span of time since its inception include being recognised by THE World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings, while its Information Technology and Management and Public Policy Analysis subjects have been ranked among the best as well, as per US News and World Report. With a global community of over 105,255 alumni, who hailed from 145 countries, CMU Adelaide has been a small but diverse hub for students and academicians from around the world. Carnegie Mellon University Adelaide has been home to many successful alumni and entrepreneurs, who have held or hold high-ranking positions across different industries and multinational corporations.

Student Diversity & Employment Opportunities

Carnegie Mellon University Adelaide is a hub for international students from around the world who have aspired to enhance their career opportunities. CMU Adelaide had been set up as the Asia-Pacific base of the global CMU footprint. With the sole objective of offering career-enhancing higher education to aspirants, CMU Adelaide has become one of the top choices for students of different cultures, backgrounds and academic proficiency, thus, diversifying the small international campus. Carnegie Mellon University Adelaide also boasts of its internship opportunities with its national and international tie-ups. Moreover, students also receive the opportunity to take part in semester exchange programmes in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Such diverse opportunities along with its career-oriented programmes, CMU Adelaide becomes a perfect choice for undergraduates from around the world.