Study Abroad

Those planning to pursue higher education in US need to plan for finances in advance. Studying in USA can be a costly affair, so, arranging for funds is one of the most important aspects of your whole study abroad journey. A bachelor's degree in the USA can cost from INR 34L to 40L per year. This includes around INR 3.85L for meals and INR 6.65L for accommodation. Similarly, an MS course in USA can cost from around INR 35L to INR 47L. This also includes around INR 10.5L as living expenses.

Indian students looking to study in USA need to acquire F1 visa. It is a non-immigrant visa (student visa) issued to international students who wish to attend educational institutions like universities or colleges in US. International students need to complete their programme in the US before the expiration date mentioned in their I-20 form. The application process remains same for most of the US universities, however, there might be a separate element for the application process for each of the universities. It varies depending on the different study programs and levels.

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The Colorado State University application deadline for master’s programs vary by departments. However, the application for spring semester opens at the beginning of February 2024 and for fall semester, application opens in at the beginning of September 2024.

International students looking to pursue MS in CS in the USA at Colorado State University must submit their GRE score. Students must have a minimum of 75th percentile on the quantitative section is required for their application to be considered.

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The Colorado State University MS in CS fees for international students is INR 25.5 L for the first year. The below table includes the complete MS in CS fees for the first year:

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The University of Virginia is selective with an acceptance rate of around 19%. Students that get into University of Virginia have a SAT score between 1400-1540 or an ACT score of 32-34. Apart from this, UVA expects applicants to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs.

International students who wish to study MS at Colorado State University require to submit the English language proficiency test score of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE. The Colorado State University IELTS requirement is 6.5 for graduate programs for international students. The below table includes the minimum score required for admission at Colorado:

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The per credit hour rate for January term for undergraduate tuition at UVA is $459 for in-state students and $1,685 for out-of-state students. Also, the average tuition fees for international students for pursuing undergraduate courses in Virginia is around $19,500 or INR 1,62,000. Apart from this, a candidate has to bear $10,114 as the minimum estimated cost of living based on shared accommodation and including meals, housing, personal expenses, and books and supplies at the University of Virginia.