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7 months agoContributor-Level 7
The University of Maryland cost vary as per the housing and other expenses. The university offers various housing options at different price points across residence halls for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). The Maryland University fees for housing are based on room types, hall amenities, and number of occupants. The table below includes the housing fees for the 2024–2025 academic school year:
Room Type | Traditional Without AC | Traditional With AC | New Traditional |
|---|---|---|---|
Single With Bath | - | INR 10.80 L | INR 11.18 L |
Single | INR 8.69 L | INR 9.57 L | INR 9.94 L |
Double as Single | INR 8.83 L | - | - |
Double With Bath | INR 8.69 L | INR 9.57 L | INR 9.94 L |
Double | INR 7.46 L | INR 8.33 L | INR 8.70 L |
Double Requires Bunked Beds | INR 6.41 L | INR 7.29 L | - |
Flex Double | - | - | INR 7.83 L |
Triple or Quad With Bath | INR 7.86 L | INR 8.73 L | - |
Triple or Quad | INR 6.63 L | INR 7.50 L | - |
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7 months agoContributor-Level 8
For its Indian audience, the university offers the Clinton Fellowship for Service in India. Listed below are the details of the scholarship:
- Who can apply: Indian students aged between 21 - 34, who hold a bachelor's degree
- Award Amount: Roundtrip ticket from the USA to India, along with insurance coverage and a monthly stipend. For Indian Fellows, AIF provides domestic travel from their hometowns in India, insurance coverage, and a monthly stipend (intended to provide rent, utilities, transportation to and from work, language classes, personal expenses, and food).
- Duration: 10 months
- Selection Criteria: General knowledge of the development
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7 months agoContributor-Level 7
Incoming students are automatically considered for the University of Maryland scholarships on the basis of their financial need and academic profile. The university offers a range of scholarships to international students and makes an excellent education affordable. Around 70% of UMD freshmen receive some form of financial aid. The table below includes Maryland University scholarships for international students:
| Scholarship | Awards |
|---|---|
| Point Foundation LGBT Scholarship | Tuition & Fees |
| Graduate School Travel Grants | Award maximum is INR 43,581 |
| Point4 Crisis Response Grants | Award amount will vary based on a student's specific need and availability of funds |
| Allen Schick Scholarship/Fellowship Fund | Varies |
Also read: Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
University of Maryland and University9 State University are some of the most prestigious in USA and students across the globe desire to study here. In terms of salary, Maryland University offers better return on investment. Also, it has the upper hand in terms of rankings.
A comprehensive comparison between UMD and PSU:
| Parameters | UMD University | PSU University |
|---|---|---|
| Shiksha Popularity Rankings | #24 in the USA | #41 in the USA |
| Average Salary (MBA) | INR 1.1 Cr | INR 98 L |
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 55% |
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
With the University of Maryland acceptance rate of 45%, the university is moderately selective to get into. Also, the Northeastern University acceptance rate stands at 7%, which indicates that the university selects merely 7/100 applicants on average. Hence, Northeastern University is much more competitive when it comes to admissions.
Students must excel in academics in order to boost their chances of securing admission to either of the universities. Apart from this, students who are outstanding in activities outside class also stand a good chance to secure an admission.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
University of Maryland is one of the best universities in USA and students across the world desire to study here. Listed below are some of the best reasons to attend UMD:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Academics | World-class programs in Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Arts & Design, Computing & Informatics, Engineering, Health, Law, Science, Education, and several other disciplines |
| Diversity | More than 40,000 students, of which 24.3% are international and represent 116 countries |
| Rankings | #34 in the USA (Shiksha Rankings) |
| ROI | Average base salary for MBA : INR 1 Cr Average salary for master's : INR 73.9 L Median salary for BE/BTech : INR 81.2 L Median salary for bachelor's : INR 64.4 L |
| Extra-curricular | Students can join a wide variety of clubs and participate in co-curricular activities |
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, the University of Maryland USA permits international students to work while studying. Overseas students must be mindful of the fact that they can work no more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session and it is essential that this employment does not interfere with a their academic program. During vacations, they can work for unlimited hours.
Know more about part-time jobs in USA for international students.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 8
An MBA degree from UMD helps students develop communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, and leadership skills required to work in top global companies, such as:
- Accenture
- ACNielsen
- Nestle
- American Society of Engineers
- Arthur Andersen
- Citigroup
- Coca Cola
- Deloitte & Touché
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG
- Lucent Technologies
- Merrill Lynch
- Spaulding & Slye Colliers
- Northrop Grumman
- US Military
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8 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
Graduates of the University of Maryland earn great return on investment through placement opportunities. Below are the salaries by course level and specialization:
- Average Base Salary for MBA Graduates: INR 1 Cr
- Median Salary for BE/BTech Graduates: INR 81.2 L
- Mean Salary for Master's Degree Graduates: INR 73.9 L
- Median Salary for Undergraduates: INR 64.4 L
- Salary Range for Undergraduates: INR 52.2 L - 75.2 L
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