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MS Courses at University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota, USA

3.2 /5

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#227 in MS in USA

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University of South Dakota MS Highlights 2026

For international students, University of South Dakota offers 18 months to 2 years of MS program. An MS course in University of South Dakota is ideal for students aiming for academic prestige and global exposure and seeking benefits. University of South Dakota offers 13 MS courses to international students. Some most popular specializations opted by Indians are Mathematics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology, Pathology and Clinical Psychology. First-year tuition cost of these programs is USD 11,413 - 21,280 and additionally students have to bear living expenses such as accommodation, transport, food, etc.

University of South Dakota MS Admission Requirements and Eligibility

Students must fulfill the basic eligibility requirements and submit all the mandatory documents in order to secure University of South Dakota admissionto the MS course. The scores required as part of the eligibility include

IELTS
TOEFL
PTE
Duolingo
GRE
GMAT

Also, documents critical for admission are

LOR
SOP
CV

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Computer Science (M.S)

3.218 months

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₹9 L

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M.S. in Business Analytics (STEM)

18 months

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₹11 L

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Basic Biomedical Sciences (M.S)

18 months

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₹12 L

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#144

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Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (M.S.)

18 months

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₹12 L

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#160

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Chemistry (M.S)

2 years

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₹10 L

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Biology (M.S)

2 years

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₹10 L

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#144

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Master of Science in Mathematics

18 months

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₹12 L

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Master of Science (M.S.) Physics

2 years

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₹11 L

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Administration, MS

18 months

1st year Tution Fees

₹13 L

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#227

Work Experience

24 Months

Speech-Language Pathology, MA

2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹18 L

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Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA

2 years

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₹19 L

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Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

18 months

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₹9 L

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Kinesiology & Sport Management, MA

18 months

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₹12 L

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University of South Dakota MS
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 18 months - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 9.09 L - 19.15 L
Hostel	INR 5.76 L - 8.56 L
Transportation	INR 1.57 L - 2.9 L
Others	INR 1.08 L - 4.71 L
Total fee	INR 17.49 L - 35.33 L

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University of South Dakota MS

Compare MS at University of South Dakota with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
University of South Dakota	INR 9.11 L - 19.2 L	#283 US News, 2026
Southeast Missouri State University Compare	INR 9.74 L - 15.22 L	-/-
Wichita State University Compare	INR 10.84 L - 29.3 L	#273 US News, 2026
Missouri State University Compare	INR 11.95 L - 30.88 L	#358 US News, 2026
University of Central Missouri Compare	INR 9.19 L - 12.28 L	-/-
Lewis University Compare	INR 12.53 L - 23.96 L	-/-

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University of South Dakota MS Rankings

The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #732 in 2025. International students can check the University of South Dakota rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#593	#640	#732
Country Ranking	#220	#227	#228

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Easy going

Friendly

Liberal

Multi-dimensional

Internships2.8

Part time work2.8

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty3.8

Student Life4

Value for money4

Public transportation2

Safety4.3

Indian Food2

Permanent Immigration3

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Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2024

1.6

Good for masters not for knowledge.

Tips: I did not experience any cultural shift here yet. Many things here are almost the same as back in India but also we are unaware of a lot of things and need to explore the culture here. There is no way to know the things happening around you unless it is a university event, so look out for those. I did not get any scholarship and it is very difficult to get a scholarship. And also the assistantships. On a scale of 5 I will give it 3.

Likes (Value for money): The college's fee is not well justified because the professors aren't good enough for the fee we pay and it is not a good university if you want to increase your knowledge through Masters. This is what I can say from my experience till now.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Well the campus is almost in the centre of the town but there is not much public transportation to go. There are only two buses that go through our college, one in the morning and one in the evening that too they go to different destinations. It is affordable and convenient.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1472

Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2023Read more

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Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2024

2.9

College is budget friendly, academics manageable. No need to fear about racism and gun culture.

Tips: Basic knowledge of your course is enough to maintain 3+ GPA. Students can manage academics without pressure. The vermilion city was a kind of remote area and there are no Indian restaurants, or Indian grocery stores up to 40 miles. There is no oppurtunity for part times in the city other than on-campus.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 467

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2023Read more

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Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2023

3.5

Cheap university and cheap cost of living

Tips: Students can’t do off campus jobs and it's hard to get part time. Hard to find Indian restaurants. Transportation is crap in this city. Car is a must for students, especially at this university. No more Indian groceries nearby. Prefer staying off campus for saving money.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 798

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2023Read more

Anonymous

Computer Science (M.S) - Batch of 2023

4.7

Affordable tuition fees and good faculty.

Tips: The college fee is affordable. Students can take advanced courses from the field of Artificial intelligence and Machine learning. Professors are industry experienced and they teach tough concepts in an easy way. So, it is easy to understand them and they teach us from the basics.

Likes (Part time work): The University has various on-campus jobs from GA/RA/TA to IT service desk/Library/Gamer services, etc. There is a job portal where we can apply for multiple jobs and get selected. During winter/summer breaks also we can find part time jobs on the campus.

Dislikes (Public transportation): As it is a college town, so it is a walkable city. We can just manage with a bicycle or by walking. Public transport is available at an affordable cost based on the need - Vermillion public transit. During winter, it's better to have car as it snows here.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 426

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 106037

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2022Read more

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How many programs does University of South Dakota offer for international students?

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University of South Dakota offers more than 200 UG and 80+ PG programs for its international students. USD offers quality education through its 8 colleges and schools. Somepopular programs at USD include Business, Psychology, Education, etc.

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How many alumni does University of South Dakota have?

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University of South Dakota rich alumni network include more than 70,000 members from all over the world. USD alumni network include-

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What are the application deadline for international students at University of South Dakota?

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University of South Dakota is one of the finest universities in the USA. International students can apply via Common Application or USD Portal for UG programs. Whereas, for PG programs international students can apply through USD Portal. University of South Dakota application deadline for internatio

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Is University of South Dakota a good university?

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Yes, University of South Dakota a good university to continue higher education in the USA. University of South Dakota holds the ranking of #846 in World and #242 in USA by Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026. USD is home to 200+ student organizations, from academic societies to service learning organiz

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Is University of South Dakota a good university?

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Yes, University of South Dakota is among the top choice of international students to pursue higher education in the USA. The university is home to over 560 international students from all over the world. Higher Learning Commission accredits University of South Dakota. As per Shiksha Popularity Ranki

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