Cost of MS in USA for Indian Students : College-wise Fees

A. The cost for pursuing MS in USA depends on the university and the course. However, on an average it should cost you INR 30 lakh and above for one year. This is cost is only for studying and does not include costs of living in the USA. Those costs are additionally calculated per year for the international students. Hence, students must excercise caution while checking all costs.

A. USA universities' degrees are globally recognized, the education system is flexible, and USA is one of the top-most destinations for students who wish to pursue MS. However, there are many factors that play an important role; such as your academic background, your GRE scores, your interest in a particular major, your financial position, etc. You can contact our expert counselors here: https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/apply

A. You can reduce the cost of your MS in the US by the following ways:

• Scholarships (merit-based and need-based)
• Apply for Teaching Assistant (TA) position
• Apply for Research Assistant (RA) position

A. Stanford, Caltech, MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, etc. are some of the top universities for pursuing MS in USA. However, there are more US universities which international students can consider while applying for MS courses in USA. Students must check all details and all possible universities before applying to US universities for MS admissions. 

A. Some of the colleges that offer affordable MS programs are as follows:

1. University of Central Florida (UCF)
2. University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas)
3. North Carolina State University (NC State)
4. Arizona State University (ASU)
5. University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
6. University of Houston
7. University of Utah
8. University of South Florida (USF)
9. University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte)
10. University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston)

A. MS Computer Science, MS Electrical and Computer Engineering, MS Mechanical Engineering, etc. are some of the top courses. Also students can select their MS specialisation based on their undergraduate study programs which can help them in choosing the ideal specialisation for masters in USA. There can be exceptions to switching streams as well, provided the applicant fulfils all major criteria of admission. 

A. No, MS is not costlier than MBA in USA, the reason being that MBA is more popular in USA and hold high value, hence, fees for MBA in USA is 20 times higher than for MS in USA. MBA courses are one of the most expensive courses for international students in the USA, thus, the tuition costs are though very high, so is the cost of living in the USA. MS courses are comparatively lower in tuition and there are part-time well paying jobs for MS students in the USA which can help them atleast cover their living costs. 

A. If the student is enrolled for an MS course in USA, he or she is eligible for assistantships or teacher training. Through these options international students can study and work together to gain experience. These trainings and assistantships are part of research trainings with the teachers and are also paid, thus another added advantage to study MS in the USA because there's both experience and paid internships in the form of research and teaching are available for students at large. 

A. In terms of costs, applicants can pursue short term courses in USA which are not very long in duration and can last between a few days to a couple of weeks. These courses help applicants upskill in the areas of their choice. Such courses are not very heavy on the pocket and are readily available. Plus the added advantage of receiving a certification after completion is even better for representing it in the resume. But if the applicants want to go deeper into the subject then they can choose to go with MS as a choice in the USA, but yes, costs will slightly go higher in such cases. 

A. Anyday, MS in India is cheaper than MS in USA. Those who pursue an MS from government colleges and universities will pay even lower for their courses on the whole in comparison to the private sector colleges. MS in USA is atleast 10 times higher in costs in comparison to MS in India on an average. MS in USA costs are way higher than MS in India and in India, MS is still based on Science related subjects, whereas for Engineering subjects M.Tech or ME is a more preferred term here. 

A. The rebate on MS costs in USA depends on the applicant's application and strength of academic background. Around 20-30% of concession or fee waivers can be availed by international students for MS in USA. Apart from merit based scholarships, there are options of external scholarships, loans and grants if at all the applicants are eligible to avail them. Thus, these are readily available, applicants must check thoroughly and then apply and make a decision for the same.