Departments & institutes

We offer graduate and undergraduate degree programs in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering and public policy, information networking, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, Engineering and Technology Innovation Management, and Energy Science, Technology, and Policy. Our “maker” culture is ingrained in all that we do; our Maker Ecosystem brings together faculty and students from many disciplines to create, physically realize, and evaluate solutions to complex problems in industry, government, and academia.

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Full List of Areas of Study

Our programs

Biomedical Engineering

Collaborate across engineering disciplines and with cutting-edge medical facilities in Pittsburgh for a strong foundation in both biomedicine and traditional engineering.
Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Prepare to be a technology manager and innovator through a multidisciplinary curriculum with a special emphasis on emerging ICT innovations and applications in Africa.


Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley

Combine the rich heritage and resources of Carnegie Mellon’s Pittsburgh campus with the opportunities of the dynamic Silicon Valley business environment with programs designed to innovate in research and support entrepreneurs.
Chemical Engineering

Explore chemical and process systems engineering research and computing in one of the oldest chemical engineering programs in the country.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Gain hands-on experience, explore personal passions, and devise imaginative solutions to global challenges of climate change, energy efficiency, and more in environments both natural and constructed.
Electrical & Computer Engineering

Study electrical and computer sciences with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, maker culture, and a practical, conscientious application of knowledge.
Engineering & Public Policy

Prepare yourself for a career in any engineering discipline, fortified with the robust understanding of the economical, social, historical, and political factors that affect it.
Information Networking Institute

Develop technical, interdisciplinary skills in information networking, security, and mobile and IoT engineering while incorporating business and policy perspectives.
Integrated Innovation Institute

Synthesize the primary disciplines in product and service innovation, including functional performance (engineering), human interface (design), and economic value (business) while focusing on innovation methods and practice.
Materials Science & Engineering

Discover the unique behaviors, properties, and development of new materials, and learn how to use this knowledge to solve real-world technical challenges.
Mechanical Engineering

Tackle complex and innovative problem-solving while studying robots, materials, molecules, and machines, from design to manufacturing to everyday use.

Interested in what you could be doing?

See what our students are doing

Feb 28

News & Events

Presidential and graduate fellowships awarded

College of Engineering Dean Bill Sanders is pleased to congratulate the 46 graduate students who have been awarded fellowships for the 2023-24 academic year.

Feb 20

Health & Biomedicine

New hope for people living with paralysis after stroke

Spinal cord stimulation technology developed by Douglas Weber in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh offers new hope for people living with impairments that would otherwise be considered permanent.

Malaika Alphons’ Summer Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship (SURA) could serve her as a chemical or biomedical researcher.

Kinetic research propels career paths

Feb 13

News & Events

How a sandwich is transforming electronics

Sheng Shen’s novel 3D graphene-nanowire “sandwich” can enable a wide variety of electronic systems to operate at a lower temperature with higher performance.