Overview

Key facts:

By combining these diverse perspectives, students of cognitive science are able to understand cognition at a deep level. Because this major is administered by the Psychology Department, it focuses on human cognition and the experimental study of the human mind as illuminated by the techniques of the above five disciplines, with an emphasis on computer science forming an important part.
The heart of the Cognitive Science major is the concentration at Carnegie Mellon University . Each concentration is designed by the student, in collaboration with their adviser, to customize the major to the student’s own interests. To satisfy the requirements of the concentration, students must take 27 units of coursework (not necessarily from within the psychology department) that are related to a theme or topic central to the field of cognitive science such as artificial intelligence, linguistics, or neuroscience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics
Computer Science
Neuroscience
Psychological Methods
Psychology
Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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135

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Cognitive Science View 1704 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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102

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135

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
$75 application fee*
Official high school transcript (please review our Academic Requirements)**
All required standardized testing official score reports, which includes the TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your native language
Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
Teacher Recommendation
Common Application essay
Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement, which includes three short answer questions
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Home schooled applicants should submit an academic portfolio/transcript consistent with their state guidelines and a list of all textbooks used.

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Tuition Fee

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International

67020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67020 USD per year during 48 months.
National

67020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67020 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

67020 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67020 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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