TOEFL For the Internet Based scores (preferred) applicants must score a minimum of 25 on each subsections. For the Paper Based Test, a minimum total score of 600 is required. IELTS We will also accept the IELTS scores in lieu of the TOEFL. The minimum band score is 8.5 overall with no sub scores less than 8.0. GRE We do not require students to meet a minimum GRE score. While your GRE score will be reviewed as an important part of your application, we take a holistic approach in reviewing applications and consider all material for each applicant.

PS Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose Applicants are required to complete a one-to-two page essay as part of their application to the MHCI program. Please include your name and user ID on the essay and submit in PDF format. This is an important component of the application, so please be concise and clearly address the following prompts: Your objective in pursuing a master of human-computer interaction, including your career goals and your reasons for applying to Carnegie Mellon's MHCI program. Your background in human-computer interaction or other fields relevant to your objective. Describe how your academic, industry or commercial experience prepares you for admission to the MHCI program. CV Current Resume/CV: Applicants will include a copy of their current resume in PDF format and should outline their education, work experience, research experience, publications, scholarships and honors received as well as other relevant information. Fee A $75.00 USD non-refundable application fee is required. You may pay the fee by credit card. The credit card payment system is part of the online application, and instructions are given when you submit your application. If you are unable to pay by credit card with the online application, you may pay by a check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank, made payable to Carnegie Mellon University RL Three (3) Letters of Recommendation Letters of recommendations are to be submitted online prior to the end of the application deadline. Recommenders should know you well and be able to evaluate the quality of your work. At least two of your letters should be from faculty or recent employers. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure recommenders have uploaded letters through the online application by the due date. Letters received by post will not be considered with a student's application. After you have created a profile through the graduate student online application, you will be able to send instructions to your recommenders as well as track the status of your letters online. Transcript Upload an unofficial copy of your transcripts in English in PDF format. You should include transcripts for all schools you have attended. A hard copy of your transcripts will not be required until students have been accepted into the program. Upon acceptance to the program, students will receive more information.