California State University Northridge

CSU Northridge offers a range of scholarships on and off-campus for international students. Some of the scholarships offered at the university are given as follows:Associated Students Dianne F. Harrison Award:  The amount of each award will be USD 500  per student and the scholarships are given on the basis of merit for both UG and PG students. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is needed  ( UG) and a 3.5 and above is need for (PG) students. Associated Students - International Matador Scholarship: The amount of each award will be $3,000.00 per student and the scholarships are given on the basis of merit for both UG and PG students. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is needed  ( UG) and a 3.5 and above is need for (PG) students. Cindy and Dan Chernow Graduate Student Scholarship: The amount of each award will be $2000 per student and the scholarships are given on the basis of merit for PG students. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is needed  ( UG) with additional requirements. Applicants are suggested to check the official website. College and Department Scholarships: The International Graduate Student Program will be awarded to continuing international graduate students. Recipients of this award will each receive $1,000.00.an they must have a minimum gpa of 3.5 and above to receive this scholarships. Applicants require additional requirements as well to prove ther scholarships. Also read: Scholarships in USA for Indian Students

Yes the CSUN asks for IELTS, however applicants can also submit DET, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge english proficiency tests to prove their english requirements.Test Nameand WebsiteMinimum Score Required for Undergraduate StudentsMinimum Score Required for Postgraduate students Cambridge C1 Advanced English (formerly CAE)172180DET – Duolingo English Test95105IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System6.06.5iTEP Academic - International Test of English Proficiency3.84.0PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English5058TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language— Internet Based score: 61— Paper-based score: 500We do not accept TOEFL ITP.Internet Based score: 79Paper-based score: 550

The cost of attending California State University Northridge for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at California State Univeristy Northridge are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation. Indian students should also consider other costs such as housing, health insurance, meals and transportation attending CSUN.Scholarships and financial aid options are also available to9 help students from financial barriers. Check out the below table for the costs:UG cost of living ( On Campus)ExpensesSeven or More Units Per SemesterFull year*Tuition and other fees$3,532$7,064Books and supplies$759$1,518Room and board$5,924$11,848Transportation$567$1,134Personal/miscellaneous$1,069$2,138Loan fees$40$80TOTAL$11,891$23,782PG Cost of living ExpensesSeven or More Units Per SemesterFull year*Tuition and other fees$4,249$8,498Books and supplies$759$1,518Room and board$9,864$19,728Transportation$699$1,398Personal/miscellaneous$1,464$2,928Loan fees$93$186TOTAL$17,128$34,256

Applicants must submit their GRE scores if they are applying for master's programme at California State University Northridge. However, if the applicant is applying for MS in CS course then students who already had Computer Science degree in their UG  Science programme are not required to provide GRE scores, if their undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher. All other applicants must send their GRE scores to CSUN.Lastly to be admitted to the university, it is recommended to have a strong academic profile, including competitive scores in the GMAT or GREs.  However, the admission process at CSU Northridge takes a holistic approach, considering multiple factors in the student's profile. These factors include Leadership, Work experience, essays, LOR and interviews that the students give during their admission process.