The Admissions Committee prefers the TOEFL to the IELTS. While you are encouraged to take the TOEFL, if you are unable to do so, we look for a minimum overall score of 7 on the IELTS, with minimum sub-scores of Reading-6.5, Listening-6.5, Speaking-6, and Writing-6.
The TOEFL test is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English. Native language is defined as first language, or language spoken from birth. The TOEFL is not required if the applicant has graduated from a U.S. university, or if the applicant is a Carnegie Mellon student or alum.
If you are required to take the TOEFL, the minimum score requirement is a total of 84, with minimum subscores of IBT-R 22, IBT-L 22, IBT-S 18, and IBT-W 22. There are no "cut-offs" for the GRE and GPA. Both the GRE and GPA are evaluated in the context of your entire application package.
A complete application consists of the application itself, statement of purpose, resume, three recommendation letters, transcripts, GRE score report and application fee. International applicants are also required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
- Statement of Purpose and Resume: You have the option to either upload your statement of purpose and resume, or enter them directly into the online application as text.
- Recommendation Letters: Once you access the online application, you will be required to enter the names, titles, and email addresses of your three recommenders. Your recommenders will then receive a link to the online recommendation form. All recommendations must be completed online. Any hard copy letters mailed to the ECE Admissions Office will be discarded.
- Transcripts and GRE/TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo Score Reports: Unofficial transcripts and score reports must be uploaded to the online application. This is what the Admissions Committee will use for reviewing purposes. In addition, it is required that the ECE Admissions Office receive official electronic or hard copy GRE and TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score reports. The ECE Admissions Office will only require an official hard copy of your transcript if you are admitted and decide to accept your offer of admission. In order for transcripts to be considered official, they must be received directly from the university in a signed and sealed envelope.
Note: Please DO NOT mail any other paper documents to the ECE Admissions Office or CMKL University such as a resume/CV, publications, financial documents, or certificates as they will not be included in your file for review by the admissions committee. The only hard copy documents that should be mailed to the Admissions Office are official transcripts and GRE, TOEFL or IELTS score reports. If you have publications that you would like the admissions committee to review, please link to them in your online resume. Any additional hard copy material mailed to the Admission Office will be discarded.
Also, please note that the Admissions Office will not accept application material submitted by third party consulting companies. It is expected that each applicant will complete his or her own application. Exceptions to this policy include application material submitted by a fellowship/scholarship organization, World Education Services, or ETS.
The CMU-Thailand MS dual-degree is a two-year program. Students will spend their first year at CMKL, Thailand and one year at CMU, Pittsburgh as the program default. We are in the process of officially amending the CMU-Thailand dual-degree program to allow students to begin at either location. However, we can still allow students to begin at CMU, Pittsburgh and spend their final two semesters at CMKL, Thailand. For any student who finds it necessary to enroll their first year at CMU, Pittsburgh, we require them to write an official requesting email to CMKL Admission directly. The decision is granted on a case-by-case basis. It is up to the discretion of the department whether or not your request can be accommodated.
Upon graduation from the two-year program, students will earn a MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from both CMKL and CMU. The degree that you earn from CMU will be identical to other ECE CMU graduates.
The CMKL credit requirements are the same as ECE's requirements, but with one additional research project required, which will count as credit for the CMKL MS degee. Research projects at CMU may be available for pay or credit, however they are optional and would be up to students to pursue individually.
Students will be able to perform internships during their time in this program.
There are opportunities for you to be a TA during your time at CMU. Students receive hourly wages for this position.
Students who spend their second year of the program at CMU will qualify for OPT. It is STEM-designated. You will not qualify for OPT if you spend your second year at CMKL in Thailand.
If the student starts his/her year in USA, International students will receive an F1 visa for their time spent at CMU.
If student starts his/her year in Thailand, International students will receive Non-Immigrant (ED) Visa for their time spent at CMKL.
CMKL is entirely English speaking for its graduate programs. KMITL's international program is entirely English speaking as well.
The courses will be taught by a combination of CMU faculty (some are adjunct) and CMKL faculty. All courses are taught in-person. Currently, there is no option for distance learning. Please note that under certain circumstance this may be subject to change. Students and faculty will be notified of any changes accordingly. Updated 4/7/2020
Please refer to your admission letter for the specific tuition amount. The semester rate is roughly equivalent to the CMU semester rate, but students will pay for four semesters, rather than three semesters (the length of the MS in ECE program). Students will pay tuition and fees directly to CMKL University, as they handle the financial administration of the program.
Some scholarship opportunities are available at CMKL. More information can be found at this page.
The industry partners listed here are local Thai companies with international business.
The Vice President and Program Director are both CMU ECE adjunct faculty, in regular contact with CMU faculty and community members. Students are welcome to reach out to them.
No, we do not anticipate making any other offers for the other ECE programs.
You may apply for more than one program. On the online application, simply rank your programs of interest in order of preference and you will be considered for each program that you include.
If you apply for our Doctoral or Master programs, you must be able to participate as a full-time student. Our degree programs require a significant amount of time and dedication from the students to complete the coursework and related research. Additional professional certificates and training will also be available for existing workforce looking to refresh their knowledge. More details regarding the continuing education will be coming soon.
Yes, students admitted to the programs will be able to pursue a full scholarship from our partners. Admitted PhD students will be fully supported for the duration of 5 years in the form of industrial partner research fellowships, availability will be based on the partner’s conditions. Supports for PhD students include tuition fee and stipends so that the students can focus on coursework and research. Master's program scholarships will be available in the form of tuition fee support only. Partners may require the students to have a work contract with the company after graduation.
CMKL University has been established to offer collaborative research and education between Carnegie Mellon University and King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. CMKL offers top Ph.D. and M.S. programs in cutting-edge area of computer engineering and digital technologies including Software Systems, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics. Upon the program completion, graduates receive the degree from Carnegie Mellon University. All courses are conducted in English, both in Thailand and in the United States. The graduate students will initially start their academic journey in Thailand at CMKL university as the program default suggests and complete the program at Carnegie Mellon University in USA. Scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
