Departments, institutes, and locations

The College of Engineering encompasses nine academic departments and institutes spanning three geographic locations. Our comprehensive range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs includes fields such as biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering and public policy, information networking, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. Our distinctive “maker” culture permeates every aspect of our work. Within our Maker Ecosystem, faculty and students collaborate across disciplines to conceive, prototype, and assess solutions for intricate challenges encountered in industry, government, and academia.

Departments and institutes

Biomedical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering seeks to transform healthcare for all by providing impactful, enabling, and inclusive education and research at the intersection of quantitative engineering and biomedicine.

Chemical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University’s Chemical Engineering Department stands at the forefront of education, research, and innovation. Specializing in critical areas like health and medicine, biofuels, air quality, and process systems engineering, CMU Chemical Engineers are leading the charge toward a healthier, cleaner, and more efficient future for all.

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is reimagining the field through innovative leadership in education and research and by integrating systems thinking and new technologies. The department aims to empower a diverse community of socially conscious problem solvers to lead the world to a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and inclusive future.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is at the forefront of the ever-evolving technology landscape. The department prepares its students to become leaders in the field by developing engineering skills, creativity, and the practical understanding needed to innovate impactful solutions.

Engineering and Public Policy

Carnegie Mellon University’s Engineering and Public Policy Department works to solve problems at the intersection of science, technology, and society by informing and helping to craft effective policy in a wide array of domains such as climate change, misinformation, national security, artificial intelligence, natural disaster response, privacy, and critical infrastructures.

Integrated Innovation Institute

Carnegie Mellon University’s Integrated Innovation Institute is breaking down silos that impede innovation by uniting the disciplines of engineering, business, and design to create and build impactful products and service solutions.

Information Networking Institute

Carnegie Mellon University’s Information Networking Institute educates and develops engineers through technical and interdisciplinary master’s degree programs in information networking, security, and mobile and IoT engineering.

Materials Science and Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University’s Materials Science and Engineering Department aims to determine and exploit the connection between the processing, structure, and properties of materials; by doing so, engineers can develop materials that fit the performance criteria for specific applications, which are useful for the technological needs of our society.

Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering continues to evolve, creating emerging technologies and tools to educate future generations and develop solutions to the field’s most significant challenges. The department's faculty and students make breakthrough discoveries in traditional MechE disciplines as well as non-traditional ones, such as neuroscience and nanoengineering.

Locations

Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Carnegie Mellon University Africa is educating and empowering the next generation of African leaders and innovators by delivering a world-class educational experience. Its mission is to produce creative and technically strong engineers trained in the African context and prepared to make a transformative impact in their communities and across the globe.

Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley

Situated in a vibrant tech environment, Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley fosters creativity and entrepreneurship. Partnering with NASA and other organizations, CMU-SV is dedicated to advancing technologies and nurturing future industry leaders.