Study in USA 2026
Everything an Indian student needs to plan a Master's in USA: 25 universities, program requirements, costs, scholarships, loans and the visa process, step by step.
SEVIS I-901 fee
$350
SEVIS I-901 fee
US F-1 visa application (MRV) fee
$185
F-1 visa fee
Average monthly living cost used for estimates
$1,200
Average living cost per month
Universities in USA
All 25 universities
Fees, living costs, GRE rules and the programs we track.
Browse Universities →5 visa guides
Documents, fees, appointments and interview preparation.
Browse Visa Guides →3 loan and account guides
Compare providers, fees and interest rates.
Compare Loans →Free calculators
Blocked account, proof of funds, grade conversion and TCS.
Open Calculators →Compare Programs
Costs, scholarships and funding
Complete US Master's Cost Breakdown: Tuition, Living Outlay & Hidden Fees
Fulbright-Nehru Scholarship Master Profile Guide
Fulbright-Nehru Selection Panel Interview Prep Guide for Indian Scholars
Graduate Assistantships (TA / RA / GA): Tuition Waivers & Monthly Stipends
I-20 Financial Proof Manual: Bank Statements, Fixed Deposits & Sanction Letters
Prestigious US Scholarships for Indian Students: Fulbright-Nehru, JN Tata & AAUW Fellowships
Teaching & Research Assistantship (TA / RA) Interview & Cold Emailing Guide
US Education Loans Comparison: SBI Global Ed-Vantage vs. Prodigy vs. Mpower vs. Credila
USA Master Scholarship Directory Hub Guide
Visa and arrival
Accepting US Offers, Paying Tuition Deposit & Securing Original I-20 Form
Off-Campus Apartment Housing: Subleases, Guarantors & Zillow / Facebook Groups
US Health Insurance: University Plans vs. ISO/PSI Insurance Waiver Hacks
US Initial 72-Hour Survival Guide: Port of Entry (I-94), SIM Card & Cash
USA Visa & Immigration Routes Hub Guide: F-1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT & H-1B
Work during and after your studies
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Internship Rules & Eligibility
H-1B Visa Lottery Strategy & Cap-Exempt Employer Pathways
On-Campus Student Jobs (20 Hours/Week Rule) & Campus Hiring Guide
Permanent Residency & Green Card Pathways: EB-2 NIW, EB-1A & O-1 Visas for Indians
Post-Study Work Rights: Initial OPT & 24-Month STEM OPT Extension Guide
STEM OPT Designated MS in CS Directory: The 3-Year Work Authorization Advantage
Tests and eligibility
3-Year Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc / B.Com / BCA) Acceptance in the USA
Duolingo English Test (DET) 125+ Fast-Track Prep Guide for US Universities
English Proficiency Exam Guide: TOEFL iBT vs. IELTS vs. Duolingo (DET)
GRE / GMAT Waiver Directory for Top US Universities (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027)
GRE Quant 170 Strategy Guide: Syllabus, Prep Plan & Calculator Shortcuts
GRE Verbal Reasoning (155+) & Analytical Writing (AWA 4.5+) Strategy Guide
Official US 4.0 GPA Scale Conversion Matrix for Indian Colleges
TOEFL iBT (100+) & IELTS Academic (7.5+) Preparation Guide for US Admissions
WES Credential Evaluation & US 4.0 GPA Conversion Guide
WES Credential Evaluation Step-by-Step Manual for Indian Transcripts
Applications
Managing Multiple I-20 Offers: Location, ROI & Career Fair Evaluation Matrix
Priority Funding Deadlines vs. Rolling Admissions Strategy
Social Security Number (SSN) Application Guide for International Students
US Admission Rejection Analysis & Reapplication Strategy
US Application Portals Walkthrough: GradCAS, ApplyTexas & Direct University Portals
US SOP, LOR, and Single-Page Resume Blueprint for Indian Applicants
Choosing a university and program
Clearing Prerequisites & Deficiency Courses for Non-CS Graduates
Fall vs Spring Intakes in USA: Internship Availability & CPT Impact
How Work Experience & IEEE/Springer Papers Boost Low CGPA Admissions
MS in Data Science & Business Analytics Directory: STEM CIP Codes & Job Outcomes
MS in Engineering Management (MEM) & MIS Directory: Tech Leadership for Indian Engineers
Public vs Private Universities in the USA: The Cost & ROI Guide
Top US Public R1 Universities Profile Directory: Low Tuition & High ROI
USA Master Destination Overview & Strategy
USA Master University Directory Hub Guide
USA Visa & Immigration Routes Hub Guide: F-1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT & H-1B
Scholarships for USA
Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships
ClosedUnited States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
₹15,00,000 - ₹45,00,000Deadline: 14 May 2025
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →The Quad Fellowship (STEM Graduate Program)
Applications OpenInstitute of International Education (IIE) & Quad Governments
₹16,70,000 - ₹25,00,000Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →AAUW International Fellowships
ClosedAmerican Association of University Women (AAUW)
₹19,10,000 - ₹47,75,000Deadline: 17 Sept 2026
Eligibility: All India · Online
View Details →Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Applications OpenAga Khan Foundation
₹43,00,200Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
Eligibility: All India · Online
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