Overview

The Computational Design program mobilizes Carnegie Mellon University’s computational strengths to enable students to explore technical and cultural aspects of computation as it relates to architecture, design, and the built environment.

In spheres ranging from the applied to the speculative, and from the poetic to the critical, students in the program conduct research on subjects such as artificial intelligence, architectural robotics, digital fabrication, simulation, computational geometry, responsive environments, and shape grammars —as well as on embodied and tangible forms of design interaction, fabrication, and expression.

Mission

The Carnegie Mellon University mission is to create a transformative educational experience for students focused on deep disciplinary knowledge; problem solving; leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; and personal health and well-being.

To cultivate a transformative university community committed to :

attracting and retaining diverse, world-class talent;
creating a collaborative environment open to the free exchange of ideas, where research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship can flourish
ensuring individuals can achieve their full potential.

To impact society in a transformative way — regionally, nationally, and globally — by engaging with partners outside the traditional borders of the university campus.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Paradigms of Research in Architecture

Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science

Principles of Imperative Computation

Research Method in Computational Design

Concepts of Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Design Computer Sciences Artificial Intelligence View 913 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

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General requirements

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Statement of Purpose (2 pages recommended max)

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Portfolio (recommended)

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Pay the $75 application fee

Tuition Fees

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69000 USD / year

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69000 USD / year

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69000 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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