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Uni of Alaska Fairbanks does not have strict GPA requirement for Indian students to meet. However, the Fall 2024 intake batch of students had an average high-school GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

Indian students should ideally target the same, or atleast a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to have a genuine chance of admission.

No, the Alaska University Fairbanks is not an R1 university. It is an R2 research university that spends over USD 200 million in research every year. However, it is soon planning to join the 4% universities in the US with an R1 research rating.

As per UAF, the last 5 years have seen a 67% rise in R&D expenditures.

The job market for Indian students at Carnegie Mellon Uni is very competitive. Companies prefer highly-skilled individuals. These conduct several rounds of technical and personal interviews before choosing a student.

However, 91% of the CMU grads were still able to land full-time roles within 3 months of graduating.

The job market for Indian students at Carnegie Mellon Uni is very competitive. Companies prefer highly-skilled individuals. These conduct several rounds of technical and personal interviews before choosing a student.

However, 91% of the CMU grads were still able to land full-time roles within 3 months of graduating.

The entrance exams that are accepted for MS in Robotics Engineering courses in the USA by most universities are given as follows-

• TOEFL 
• IELTS 
• GRE 
• Duolingo 
• PTE

The enrollment fee worth USD 155 (INR 14.5 K) is a mandatory cost Indian students need to pay to confirm their spot for the upcoming semester at Northern Illinois Uni. It covers the costs associated with Orientation and Week of Welcome (WOW) programming. Students can pay the same via the MyNIU poral using Flywire.

1 USD = INR 93.58

Indian students should take min. 12 credit hrs/semester for UG or 9 credit hrs/semester for PG courses at the Northern Illinois Uni. UG students ideally should aim for 15 credits per semester to graduate in 4 yrs.

Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more.

NIU provides several career-support services to Indian students. This includes personalized career counselling, resume reviews, job search assistance and workshops on US student visa regulations.

Students also get access to the university's job portal (Huskies Get Hired) to look for jobs, internships, or contact employers. 

Illinois Tech Mumbai MSc curriculum is highly industry-aligned and focused on current STEM trends. Traditional programs often rely heavily on theory, but this course uses the "Elevate" model to guarantee hands-on research and internships. You learn from global faculty who also teach in the U.S. This practical approach ensures you graduate with skills useful in the international job market. 

Yes, choosing the Illinois Tech Mumbai MSc is much more cost-effective than travelling to America. You save on expensive international tuition, airfare, and housing while still getting a high-quality US education. The university also offers merit scholarships. You will be able to earn a US degree at an almost Indian price.