Carnegie Mellon University - a private, global research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - is internationally recognized for its academic excellence and innovation and consistently ranks among the world’s most renowned educational institutions. With cutting-edge brain science, path-breaking performances, innovative startups, driverless cars, big data, big ambitions, Nobel and Turing prizes, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we create it. Breakthroughs happen at the intersection of fields, which is a Carnegie Mellon specialty. Talented faculty explore side by side with students, collaborating on research, tackling society’s biggest challenges and delivering work that matters. In addition to over 7,000 major/minor combinations offered through our seven schools and colleges, CMU is well-known for its strength of interdisciplinary programs. No matter how you choose to shine, being part of CMU means having a lifelong network of support and inspiration from the world’s most brilliant minds.