United States

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Most US universities have the following Minimum requirements –

Masters / MBA

1) Min 60-62 % in Bachelors

2) 4 Years Bachelors degree ( 3 yr also acceptable*)

3) Min 79 TOEFL, IELTS 6.5

4) GRE / GMAT (May be required as per program)

5) Statement of Purpose

6) 3- Letter of Recommendations

Undergrad

1) Min 65-70 % in class 12th

2) Min 70 TOEFL, IELTS 5.5

3) SAT/ ACT (Not Mandatory)

4) Statement of Purpose

5) 3- Letter of Recommendations

Intakes

There are two major intakes in USA-

FALL intake- AUG / SEP Starting (Primary Intake)

&

SPRING intake- JAN / FEB Starting (Secondary Intake)

Apart from these two intakes, some universities also offer an additional intake, known as the Summer intake (May). Pls NOTE that - only a handful of Universities /courses are open for the summer intake.

Students are highly recommended to start their applications at least 5-6 months before the semester starts. Also note that the application dates vary with subject and university, so student has to check the applications deadlines well in advance.

Study cost in USA

Cost of Study The cost of studying in USA for Indian students is typically considered to be higher than other countries. But a prestigious degree from USA institution offers much more than its cost. The Tuition cost varies largely with your area of study and the university, but here are some estimates -

Undergraduate

Typical Duration – 4 Years

Tuition Cost – USD 15K to USD 50K /Year

Graduate

Typical Duration – 1 or 2 Years

Tuition Cost – USD 18K to USD 60K /Year

Cost of Living in USA for Indian Students

The cost of living in USA varies greatly on the location & city you choose to live. But we have observed that an Indian student, typically spends between $500 - $1200 monthly to cover all his/her accommodation, groceries, bills & travel needs.

USA offers various part-time job options, which makes it super easy to manage the cost of living by working part time alone. Universities also offer various Research / Teaching Assistantship opportunities that help students earn while studying and manage their living expenditure. .

Top Courses in USA

The Most popular Courses in USA are STEM Eligible programs, as they offer additional 2 Years of Work Visa in addition to the standard 1 yr work Visa. So, by pursuing a STEM programs, a student can enjoy 3 yrs of Un-matched work visa.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but a far wider range of academic disciplines fall under this description. Here’s a list of some of the most popular STEM courses you could study:

Other Programs popular among the Indian Students are - MBA / Management / Finance & Analytics / Marketing etc