CMU-Q Welcomes First Students in the Class of 2029 at Early Decision Dinner

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Published February 17th, 2025 - 11:31 GMT

CMU-Q Welcomes First Students in the Class of 2029 at Early Decision Dinner

During the event.

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the first students admitted into the Class of 2029. The Early Decision dinner was an opportunity for 29 students and their parents to meet some of their professors and mark the beginning of their journey at CMU-Q.
This year saw a record number of applications for Early Decision, which is a category of admission for students whose first choice of colleges is CMU-Q. Early Decision applications are due November 1, and decisions are sent to students in December.
“Early Decision is a category for students who have already chosen their top pick of university,” said Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, who personally welcomed the students and their families at the dinner. “We are delighted to welcome this notable group of students. This is the most competitive year ever for admission, and I am very excited to welcome the Class of 2029 this fall.”
The admitted students include 11 Qatari citizens. A total of 12 nationalities are represented among the new students. Decisions for the Regular Decision round will be sent to applicants on April 1.

Background Information

Carnegie Mellon University Qatar

For more than a century, Carnegie Mellon University has challenged the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon sets its own course with programs that inspire creativity and collaboration.

In 2004, Carnegie Mellon and Qatar Foundation began a partnership to deliver select programs that will contribute to the long-term development of Qatar. Today, Carnegie Mellon Qatar offers undergraduate programs in biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science, and information systems. Nearly 400 students from 38 countries call Carnegie Mellon Qatar home.