The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score and other things required for International Under - Graduate Admission in Carnegie Mellon University are as follows:

Admission Requirements

• Common Application
• $75 application fee
• Official high school transcript
• All required standardized testing official score reports, which includes SAT Subject Tests for most majors and the TOEFL or IELTS if English is not native language
• Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
• Teacher Recommendation
• Common Application essay and personal statement
• All fine arts applicants to the Schools of Architecture, Art, Design, Drama and Music are required to arrange an audition or portfolio review.
• Home schooled applicant should submit an academic portfolio/transcript consistent with the state guidelines and a list of all textbooks used.
• One must provide proof of meeting all requirements for an official high school diploma, by the end of May of the year of graduation, and submit an official final transcript, GED or certificate of completion from local school district or state board of education by the end of July of the year of matriculation.

Additional requirements for International Students

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required if native language is not English.

Carnegie Mellon requires TOEFL scores of 102 or better on the internet-based TOEFL (as of Fall 2010) or an IELTS score of 7.5 and above.

Carnegie Mellon carefully reviews the sub-scores of each of these exams and considers those candidates with reading, listening, speaking and writing sub-scores of 25 or more on TOEFL and 7.5 or more on IELTS to be candidates with high levels of English proficiency.

Initial interviews are recommended for non-native English speakers but are not required. Often these interviews can measure readiness for engagement in the classroom and also showcase a student’s personality, likes and dislikes as well as the area of intended major.

View interviews can show English language proficiency while also corroborating the application with more details about the student.

If one’s secondary school transcript or any other admission document is written in a language other than English, it should be accompanied by an official translation and verified by a counselor or school official to be true copies of the original.

If one is preparing for the International Baccalaureate or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) A-level examinations, please send expected exam results.

Deadlines are the same for international students as those posted for Early Decision, Regular Decision and transfer applicants.

It’s important that the name used in application, recommendations and test scores is identical to the name listed on passport. This will get rid of any confusion in the processing of application.