Ph.D. in Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science · Pittsburgh, PA
- Field: Computer Science
- Degrees: Master's, PhD
- Application fee: $100
- GRE: Optional
- Letters: 3 (recommendations)
Deadlines
- Early application deadline, fee discount only (3 p.m. EST): Nov. 18, 2026
- Final application deadline, Ph.D. in CS (3 p.m. EST): Dec. 9, 2026
Essays
Statement of purpose (1–2 pages)
A concise one- or two-page essay describing your primary research interests, related experiences and objective in pursuing a Ph.D. in computer science.
CV or résumé
Transcripts (unofficial PDF from each college attended)
Editor's notes
- Submitting by November 18 saves $20 on the fee but carries no admissions advantage; the real deadline is December 9 at 3 p.m. EST, and letters, scores and transcripts are due by then too. The one- to two-page statement should center on specific research interests and the experiences behind them, and the application lets you name CSD faculty whose work aligns with yours, so do that homework instead of seeking an advisor beforehand. CSD is one of seven SCS departments, so confirm your interests fit CSD rather than, say, Machine Learning or HCI before applying.
