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What is the total MBBS fee in the USA in Indian rupees compared to Germany?
→An MD in the USA costs Rs. 2-3 crore in tuition alone, with the full pathway including living costs reaching Rs. 2.5-4 crore. German public universities charge zero tuition; you pay only Rs. 13,000-75,000 per semester plus living costs, about Rs. 65-75 lakh over six years.
How do I get admission to NYU from India for a Masters program?
→Apply directly to the specific NYU graduate school with a 4-year bachelor's degree, IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100, SOP, 2-3 LORs and a resume, paying a USD 80-150 fee. Applications open in September; offers arrive by spring, after which NYU issues your I-20 for the F-1 visa.
Which is better for an Indian student, Harvard or Stanford, for MBA or MS programs?
→Neither is universally better; it depends on your goals. Choose Harvard's MBA for consulting, banking and its huge 900-plus class network; choose Stanford GSB (under 7 percent acceptance) for tech and startups. For MS in CS or engineering, Stanford's Silicon Valley location makes it the stronger pick.
What is the full form of STEM and why does it matter for Indian students applying abroad?
→STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEM degrees matter because they unlock longer post-study work rights, such as 3 years total OPT in the USA versus 1 year standard, plus targeted immigration draws in Canada, priority processing in Australia, and stronger salaries worldwide.
Does St. Stephen's College in Delhi offer a Psychology course and what are the admission cutoffs?
→No, St. Stephen's College does not offer Psychology; its BA Honours options are limited to Economics, English, History, Philosophy and Sanskrit. For DU Psychology, target LSR at roughly 785-795 CUET marks out of 800, JMC at 770-780, IPCW at 765-780, Daulat Ram at 760-775 or Kamala Nehru at 755-770.
Which country is best for Indian science stream students to study in after 12th?
→Germany offers the best value for PCM students with near-zero tuition and total costs of Rs 12-18 lakh yearly, the USA leads research and computer science with 3-year STEM OPT, the UK suits PCB students with 3-year degrees, while Canada and Australia offer strong work and migration pathways.
What is a good GRE score out of 340 for MS admissions in the USA?
→A GRE total of 315 to 325 out of 340 is a good, competitive score for MS admissions in the USA. Top-10 programmes like MIT and Stanford expect 325 plus with near-perfect 167-170 Quant, top-50 schools accept 312-324, and scores of 300-311 suit universities ranked 51-100.
What are credit points in college and how do they affect my study abroad application?
→Credit points measure your academic workload; one US credit equals roughly three hours of weekly effort while one ECTS point equals 25-30 hours total. Foreign universities use them to check degree equivalence, often requiring 180 or 240 ECTS, map transfer courses and verify subject prerequisites for your application.
All Questions (702)
If I choose my current admission in mechanical engineering in India, can I later move to European or other abroad countries for further studies without doing a PhD in USA for a Master's/Bachelor's?
→Are there any lesser cost options for MS since my brother studied for 20 lakhs for the whole MS in Australia/Canada for a Master's?
→How should an Indian MS Finance student at Boston University build US work experience practically before OPT becomes relevant?
→What does the STEM classification of Boston University's MS in Finance mean for Indian students' post-graduation work options in the US?
→What UK master's programs in corporate sustainability and ESG should Indian students consider beyond the well-known options at Oxford, Edinburgh, and UCL?
→What are the best accommodation options for Indian students at SMU Singapore, given that the university has no on-campus dorms?
→What career options are available to a biotech master's graduate in India or internationally who wants to stay close to lab work while also exploring industry?
→How should an Indian student at a US university plan the transition back to India's private equity or finance market after graduation?
→When should an Indian undergraduate student at a US university like Rochester start looking for finance or private equity internships, and what kind of firm should they target first?
→Should an Indian life sciences graduate with a chemistry background consider management consulting as a career option?
→How can a quant finance master's student in the US build American work experience before OPT or CPT eligibility begins?
→Should the city where a US university is located influence which schools an Indian quant finance student applies to?
→What should an Indian student targeting an LLM in California know about UCLA, UC Davis, and UC Riverside for international and cyber law?
→Is it worth formally studying AI in life sciences, through a US university program or online certificates, for a professional already working in pharma or biotech?
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