Colleges in USA

In the National Universities 2025 edition ranking, ODU ranking is #296 in 2025. In 2024, the university was placed at #280 position in the U.S. This shows that the university's position has declined a little, still it has managed to stay in the Top 300 Universities in the U.S. In the same category, ODU ranked at #299 in 2023 and at #263 in 2022.

Old Dominion University ranks at #973 in the world in the Best Global Universities category in 2024-25. According to Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, this university ranks at #801-1000 in 2025 and at #601-800 in 2024. In the Global Universities rankings, ODU ranks at #973 in 2024-25 rankings.

For out-of-state students, ODU tuition fee is around USD 33,000. The national average out-of-state tuition fee is USD 29,084. This means that this university is more expensive than the national average out-of-state tuition. Apart from the tuition fee, students have to bear the living expenses. For an year, the housing / personal expenses or books will cost USD 13,500 and the health insurance will be USD 2,800.

The duration of the ODU MSc in CS course is 1.5 years – 2 years. The cost of attendance for a Non-Resident (per-credit) is USD 1,486. While pursuing this course, students are going to have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research with faculty. After pursuing this course, students can work at companies like Amazon, IBM, Google, RedHat, etc. Some of the career roles for which students can go for are:

• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Science Teachers
• Computer and Information Research Scientists

The most popular majors at ODU are:

• Psychology
• Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse
• Criminology
• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Business Administration and Management
• Biology / Biological Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer and Information Sciences

ODU offers 228+ courses. Of which, 55+ are Bachelor's courses and 55+ are Master's courses. Certificate and Doctoral courses are also offered by this university. Study areas at this university are:

• Arts
• Business & Management
• Computer Science & Math
• Engineering & Technology
• Humanities
• Natural Sciences
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

It may be difficult to transfer from KTU to Salem University and join the fifth semester of a biomedical course directly, as the credits must match Salem University's curriculum. 

Salem Academy and College has agreements with various universities, community colleges, and academic providers to allow students to transfer courses, exams, and certifications towards their undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. 

Illinois Institute of Technology is not expensive for international students. It offers UG and PG courses at an affordable cost. Illinois Tech fees vary from INR 23 L to INR 48 L for first-year. Illinois Institute of Technology cost for first-year varies from INR 33 L to INR 55 L and more including other expenses. The below table includes the complete first-year cost of popular courses at the university:

In specializations like Sports Administration, Management Studies, Finance, Project Management, Integrated Marketing Communications Professionals, Design Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership for Creative Enterprises, Public Policy, and Administration, Northwestern University provides one- to two-year MBA programs for international students.

The tuition fee ranges between INR 62L and INR 94L. The basic eligibility criteria include a bachelor's degree from an institution of acceptable standing, transcripts, GRE score (if required), essay, letter of recommendation, and resume.