Carnegie Mellon University has been a birthplace of innovation since its founding in 1900. A private, global research university, it fosters a culture that thrives at the intersection of disciplines including science, technology, art, humanities, business and policy. Its locations in Pittsburgh (US), Doha (Qatar) and Silicon Valley (US) are joined by 19 degree-granting programmes around the world, including in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and Africa (Rwanda).