MS in Data Science, Analytics and Engineering 

at Arizona State University, Tempe

Arizona State University USA is considered the better choice over U of A. ASU is bigger and offers more diverse programs, and better resources. ASU ranks at #173 in the world as part of the QS Rankings 2026. On the other hand, the University of Arizona ranks #287.

• ASU offers a more diverse campus environment, better STEM programs, and a better student life
• UofA stands out for its courses in Astrophysics, Health Sciences, Biological Sciences
• University of Arizona has a more traditional college town feel

ASU has a huge foreign student population. Currently, there are 14,600+ international students at this university. To get admission to this university, make sure to submit the all the documents required and meet the entry required:

• Scores in TOEFL / IELTS (Proof of English language proficiency) and other exams like GRE, etc.
• Upload the academic transcripts
• Submit the letter of recommendation and application fee

To get into this university, UG international students should have a GPA of 3.00. Even for the PG courses, the applicants must have a GPA of 3.0.

The University of Florida and Arizona State University are among the top universities in the US, which offers the best education at an affordable tuition fee. The below table has the University of Florida fees and the Arizona State University fees for international students:

As per the above table, the Arizona State University is slightly expensive in comparison with the University of Florida.

ASU University USA is one of the No. 1 public university chosen by international students. As per the recent facts, there are 14,600 international students. ASU is one of the largest public universities in U.S with over 80,000 students enrolled on campus. There are over 6,600 Indian students enrolled at this university. A major part of the student population comprises of Indian students.

Being an American University, ASU welcomes students from 157 countries around the world. 14,600 international students call this university home, making the university the No. 1 public university chosen by international students. The university's reputation for academic excellence and innovation continues to be a major catalyst for the university's international enrollment growth. According to the facts, ASU ranks at #1 in the US for innovation, ahead of MIT and Stanford.

Arizona State University admissions requirements for international students are mentioned below:

For Undergraduate Admission:

• Must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0 from a secondary school
• Must have three years of high school coursework
• ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission but may be submitted for ASU course placement or as supplemental information
• Provide the proof of English language proficiency
• Must meet the competency requirements

For Graduate Admission:

• A 4+ years Bachelor degree equivelent to U.S. bachelor’s degree
• Must have a 3.00 GPA in the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate studies
• English proficiency required
• Additional test scores of GMAT/GRE
• An official degree certificate is required

Know more about the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

Arizona State University (ASU) tuition fee for international students in the engineering programme is between INR 27 L - 29 L as per the specializations. We have mentoned below the complete first-year cost to study Bachelor of Science in Computer Science:

International students at ASU University USA are eligible for work done and paid by ASU and for work done and paid by ARAMARK Campus Dining and Follett Bookstore. This includes hourly jobs, Research Assistant (RA), and Teaching Assistant positions. Stipend jobs can also be done. During the Fall and Spring semesters, students can work up to 20 hours per week and during the semester breaks, students can work 40 hours per week. Check the Popular Part-Time Jobs in USA from here. 

OPT Details

Post-OPT is a work opportunity to get some off-campus work experience and is required to be attained after the completion of a degree program. F1 students are eligible for 12-month OPT per degree level. Those 12 months can be used while earning the degree (Pre-OPT), after getting the degree (Post-OPT), or a combination of both (Pre-and Post-OPT).

Yes, a GRE score is required to get into Arizona State University MSc in CS. The applicants of this programme should have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related area. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required. Following are the documents that have to be submitted by the applicants:

• Graduate admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• GRE test score report
• Statement of Purpose
• Proof of English language proficiency

No, Arizona State University does not rank among the Top 50 Universities in the U.S. In the National Universities category ranking by U.S. News & World Report, ASU ranks at #121 in the National Universities category in 2025. Even in the Global Universities category ranking, Arizona State University ranking is #200 in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and #201-250 in THE World University Rankings 2025.