Colleges in USA

Georgia State University's acceptance rate is around 55%. This acceptance rate of GSU suggests that this university is somewhat selective. For admission to GSU, the Indian students should have a great academic record. Admission to Master's degree would require students to have a Bachelor's degree. Whereas for admission to UG courses, students should have completed school education. 

University of California San Diego is one of the top ranked universities for higher education in the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of California San Diego is ranked at #36 in world and #18 in the USA. Top ranking bodies worldwide ranks UCSD that are listed below-

It is quite difficult to get into the MS courses at UC Berkeley but it is not the case if an you meet all the admission requirements as given below - 

• A 3 to 4 years UG degree with a good GPA
• A GPA of 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale can give a solid edge (60 to 70% scores)
• English proficiency test like TOEFL or IELTS
• A personal statement
• Official transcripts
• An application made via the official university portal
• Two to three letters of recommendation
• GMAT or GRE scores with great scores

Yes, the MS courses at UC Berkeley can be considered expensive. To pursue the UC Berkeley MS courses, Indian students need to pay a tuition fee and that tuition ranges from INR 22 L to INR 79 L.

And, the factors like housing, health insurance and miscellaneous expenses etc. should be considered by the international students.

There are many specialisations under the MS offered at UC Berkeley. This institution is especially known for Engineering courses and they are often the hardest to get into.

The programme named the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (MS in EECS) is the most challenging to get into as an Indian student. 

The admissions are limited to less than 10 students per cohort.

No, as an Indian student you are not really required to submit the GRE scores for most of the MS courses at UC Berkeley. This university has moved towards the test optional policies now. 

Given below are the areas UC Berkeley focuses more on - 

• A strong statement of purpose
• Academic background 
• Research expereinces

There is a wide range of MS programs offered at UC Berkeley. With a huge focus on strong programs like Engineering, Technology and the data related fields. Some of the key courses are mentioned below, take a look -

• Computer Science 
• Engineering courses like Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear and Materials
• Data Science 
• Cybersecurity and more

These programs will generally last for 1 to 2 years.

In the QS rankings for 2026, the University of British Columbia ranking is #40. For the MBA rankings, UBC ranking is #111-120 in 2026. In the Masters in Business Analytics rankings by QS subject rankings, UBC ranks at #32 in 2026.