Carnegie Mellon University

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university renowned for groundbreaking research across disciplines including brain science, computer science, robotics, and big data. The institution operates as one of the nation's leading research institutions with over 100 centers and institutes, fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives and entrepreneurship through entities like the Center for Technology Transfer and Enterprise Creation (CTTEC). CMU emphasizes hands-on learning and innovation, combining academic excellence with practical application to advance scientific discovery and technological development. The university's Office of the Vice President for Research provides comprehensive research administration, policy oversight, and regulatory compliance across all colleges, schools, and research centers.