Your Honest Scorecard
Prepared for Ananya - Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal
44 programs matched against your profile, ranked by fit for your stated priority.
College signal contributed +5 of 100 to your admit score
44
Programs matched
Tier split
0.9 yrs
Georgia Institute of Technology
Best payback
5 of 44
within your ₹45.0L budget
None of this is scored yet - it's what actually moves your file at the programs below.
- 1.Take formal CS/DS coursework at your college - a minor, or individual credit courses: data structures & algorithms, DBMS, linear algebra, probability & statistics, one serious programming course. Transcript evidence beats any certificate.
- 2.Do a project under a CS/DS professor - even one semester. This becomes the spine of your SOP and your strongest LOR source. Approach professors with a concrete idea that connects your branch to their area.
- 3.Source your SOP and at least one LOR from a CS/DS context - the professor above, or an internship manager on a software/data project. An SOP built on a real CS/DS project you did reads 10x stronger than one built on intent.
- 4.Don't hide your branch, weaponize it
- 5.Build a public portfolio
- 6.Certificates are supplements, never the centerpiece
- 7.GRE quant matters more for you
- 8.Get one software/data internship
- 9.Target program types honestly
- 10.Start 12-18 months before the application deadline
Your college: National Institute of Technology Warangal
National Institute of Technology Warangal carries strong recognition, and your scorecard includes a +5 college signal. Pair it with concrete evidence - projects, internships, a specific SOP - and you compete head-to-head with anyone.
Reach schools for your profile (10)
Ranked lower not because you can't get in, but because their cost drags down the ROI and budget scores your ranking is built on. Worth applying to alongside your best-fit picks.
Cost vs. salary, at a glance
Lower-right is the sweet spot: cheaper program, higher starting salary.
#1 MATCH
TU Berlin
MSc Computer Science (Informatik) · Berlin, Germany
Total cost
₹31.1L
Avg. salary
₹59.1L/yr
Budget fit
Within budget
! High score ≠ you qualify: TU Berlin admits by undergraduate credit profile (36 CP CS fundamentals, 18 CP math, 30 CP further CS), which our GPA-based score cannot check - verify against your transcript before treating this as a safety
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: tu.berlin M.Sc. Computer Science application & admission pages (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: Germany 18-month post-study job-search visa (checked July 2026)
#2 MATCH
TU Darmstadt
MSc Computer Science (English) · Darmstadt, Germany
Total cost
₹28.9L
Avg. salary
₹56.9L/yr
Budget fit
Within budget
! High score ≠ you qualify: TU Darmstadt admits by credit-profile equivalence (60 CP against its own BSc curriculum) with a possible entrance exam - our GPA-based score cannot check your credit profile
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: tu-darmstadt.de + informatik.tu-darmstadt.de application pages (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: Germany 18-month post-study job-search visa (checked July 2026)
#3 MATCH
KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
MSc Computer Science (International) · Karlsruhe, Germany
Total cost
₹32.9L
Avg. salary
₹60.2L/yr
Budget fit
Within budget
! High score ≠ you qualify: KIT admits by undergraduate credit minima (15 CP theoretical CS, 30 CP practical CS, 8 CP computer engineering, 25 CP math) plus a possible interview - our GPA-based score cannot check your credit profile
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: informatik.kit.edu admission Master Computer Science + sle.kit.edu (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: Germany 18-month post-study job-search visa (checked July 2026)
#4 MATCH
University of Toronto
MS in Applied Computing (Computer Science) · Toronto, ON, Canada
Total cost
₹50.5L
Avg. salary
₹63.9L/yr
Budget fit
Tight budget
! Leaves little financial buffer
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & requirements: mscac.utoronto.ca · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: IRCC Post-Graduation Work Permit policy, canada.ca (checked July 2026)
#5 MATCH
University of Waterloo
MMath Data Science · Waterloo, ON, Canada
Total cost
₹48.0L
Avg. salary
₹61.8L/yr
Budget fit
Tight budget
! Leaves little financial buffer
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & living costs: uwaterloo.ca/data-science · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: IRCC Post-Graduation Work Permit policy, canada.ca (checked July 2026)
#6 MATCH
Georgia Institute of Technology
MS Computer Science · Atlanta, GA, USA
Total cost
₹59.3L
Avg. salary
₹1.32Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Admits well above its published minimums - not a safety for anyone.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & GPA: cc.gatech.edu admissions · Salary: Georgia Tech Career & Salary Survey 2022-23 - median starting salary, MS Computer Science ($138,500), cc.gatech.edu/facts-and-rankings · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#7 MATCH
RWTH Aachen University
MSc Data Science · Aachen, Germany
Total cost
₹32.7L
Avg. salary
₹54.4L/yr
Budget fit
Within budget
! Requires the GRE for international applicants - without a score you can't submit a complete application here
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & GRE requirement: rwth-aachen.de · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: Germany 18-month post-study job-search visa (checked July 2026)
#8 MATCH
University of Alberta
MSc Computing Science · Edmonton, AB, Canada
Total cost
₹48.3L
Avg. salary
₹53.7L/yr
Budget fit
Tight budget
! Leaves little financial buffer
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: ualberta.ca computing-science applications & admissions + FAQ (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: IRCC Post-Graduation Work Permit policy, canada.ca (checked July 2026)
#9 MATCH
Simon Fraser University
Professional MSc Computer Science · Burnaby, BC, Canada
Total cost
₹53.7L
Avg. salary
₹57.0L/yr
Budget fit
Tight budget
! Leaves little financial buffer
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: sfu.ca computing professional master's admission page + FAQ (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: IRCC Post-Graduation Work Permit policy, canada.ca (checked July 2026)
#10 MATCH
San Jose State University
MS Data Analytics · San Jose, CA, USA
Total cost
₹83.7L
Avg. salary
₹90.6L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Widely marketed through commission-paid agents and consultants - our editorial flag, not a sourced statistic. Verify placement and outcome claims independently.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & GPA minimum: sjsu.edu Applied Data Science · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) (Bay Area-adjusted) · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#11 MATCH
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
MS Computer Science · Buffalo, NY, USA
Total cost
₹83.9L
Avg. salary
₹91.5L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: engineering.buffalo.edu CSE graduate admissions FAQ (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#12 MATCH
Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MS Computer Science · Champaign, IL, USA
Total cost
₹84.3L
Avg. salary
₹1.10Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Admits well above its published minimums - not a safety for anyone.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & GPA minimum: illinois.edu graduate catalog · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#13 MATCH
Technical University of Munich
MSc Computer Science · Munich, Germany
Total cost
₹61.0L
Avg. salary
₹63.1L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Requires the GRE for international applicants - without a score you can't submit a complete application here
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition policy: tum.de (non-EU fee rules) · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: Germany 18-month post-study job-search visa (checked July 2026)
#14 MATCH
University of Texas at Dallas
MS Computer Science · Richardson, TX, USA
Total cost
₹83.9L
Avg. salary
₹83.9L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: catalog.utdallas.edu graduate CS program + cs.utdallas.edu admissions FAQ (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#15 MATCH
University of British Columbia
MSc Computer Science (thesis) · Vancouver, BC, Canada
Total cost
₹64.4L
Avg. salary
₹60.4L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.ubc.ca/students/grad/admissions/eligibility + grad.ubc.ca (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: IRCC Post-Graduation Work Permit policy, canada.ca (checked July 2026)
#16 MATCH
McGill University
MSc Computer Science (Thesis) · Montreal, QC, Canada
Total cost
₹63.1L
Avg. salary
₹57.0L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.mcgill.ca graduate admission pages (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: IRCC Post-Graduation Work Permit policy, canada.ca (checked July 2026)
#17 MATCH
The Ohio State University
MS Computer Science & Engineering · Columbus, OH, USA
Total cost
₹93.4L
Avg. salary
₹98.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cse.osu.edu graduate admissions + gpadmissions.osu.edu (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#18 MATCH
New Jersey Institute of Technology
MS Data Science · Newark, NJ, USA
Total cost
₹97.6L
Avg. salary
₹87.1L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Widely marketed through commission-paid agents and consultants - our editorial flag, not a sourced statistic. Verify placement and outcome claims independently.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & admissions: njit.edu, ds.njit.edu · Salary: NJIT Career Development Services Outcomes Report, Class of 2024 - avg starting salary, MS Data Science, N=13 ($91,323), njit.edu/careerservices · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#19 MATCH
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Engineering (MEng), EECS · Berkeley, CA, USA
Total cost
₹1.26Cr
Avg. salary
₹1.27Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Meets the published bar, but this program rejects most qualified applicants - treat as a reach for every profile.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: eecs.berkeley.edu/academics/graduate/industry-programs/meng/apply, eecs.berkeley.edu/academics/graduate/faq-3 (accessed 2026-07-12) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#20 MATCH
Cornell University
Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science · Ithaca, NY, USA
Total cost
₹1.49Cr
Avg. salary
₹1.19Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Meets the published bar, but this program rejects most qualified applicants - treat as a reach for every profile.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.cornell.edu/master-engineering-computer-science/apply (accessed 2026-07-12) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#21 MATCH
North Carolina State University
MS Computer Science · Raleigh, NC, USA
Total cost
₹93.4L
Avg. salary
₹91.5L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Requires the GRE for international applicants - without a score you can't submit a complete application here
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: csc.ncsu.edu application procedure + catalog.ncsu.edu graduate handbook (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#22 MATCH
Texas A&M University
MS Computer Science · College Station, TX, USA
Total cost
₹93.4L
Avg. salary
₹98.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: engineering.tamu.edu CSE graduate admissions + FAQ (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#23 MATCH
University of California, Irvine
MS Computer Science · Irvine, CA, USA
Total cost
₹1.09Cr
Avg. salary
₹91.5L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: mcs.ics.uci.edu/prospective-students/admissions-requirement (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#24 MATCH
University of Florida
MS Computer Science · Gainesville, FL, USA
Total cost
₹93.4L
Avg. salary
₹98.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cise.ufl.edu/admissions/graduate (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#25 MATCH
Arizona State University (Tempe campus)
MS Computer Science · Tempe, AZ, USA
Total cost
₹97.2L
Avg. salary
₹98.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Widely marketed through commission-paid agents and consultants - our editorial flag, not a sourced statistic. Verify placement and outcome claims independently.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: scai.engineering.asu.edu graduate admissions (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#26 MATCH
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
MS Computer Science · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Total cost
₹97.2L
Avg. salary
₹98.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cse.umn.edu/cs/ms-admissions (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#27 MATCH
UMass Amherst
MS Computer Science · Amherst, MA, USA
Total cost
₹93.4L
Avg. salary
₹98.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cics.umass.edu MS how-to-apply pages (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#28 MATCH
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
MS Computer Science · Stony Brook, NY, USA
Total cost
₹93.4L
Avg. salary
₹83.9L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Requires the GRE for international applicants - without a score you can't submit a complete application here
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.stonybrook.edu/admissions/Graduate-Program (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#29 MATCH
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
MS Computer Science · Brooklyn, NY, USA
Total cost
₹1.64Cr
Avg. salary
₹1.27Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: engineering.nyu.edu graduate admissions requirements + bulletins.nyu.edu (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#30 MATCH
University of Maryland, College Park
MS Computer Science · College Park, MD, USA
Total cost
₹93.4L
Avg. salary
₹98.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Below typical admitted-student profile - reach school
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.umd.edu graduate admissions FAQ + academiccatalog.umd.edu (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#31 MATCH
Carnegie Mellon University
MS Computer Science · Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Total cost
₹1.02Cr
Avg. salary
₹1.24Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Below typical admitted-student profile - reach school
! Admits well above its published minimums - not a safety for anyone.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & requirements: cmu.edu/sfs, csd.cmu.edu admissions · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#32 MATCH
Purdue University
MS Computer Science · West Lafayette, IN, USA
Total cost
₹1.03Cr
Avg. salary
₹1.07Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Below typical admitted-student profile - reach school
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.purdue.edu/graduate/admission/requirements.html (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#33 MATCH
Northeastern University
MS Computer Science · Boston, MA, USA
Total cost
₹1.45Cr
Avg. salary
₹99.1L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Widely marketed through commission-paid agents and consultants - our editorial flag, not a sourced statistic. Verify placement and outcome claims independently.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: khoury.northeastern.edu/apply/masters-apply (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#34 MATCH
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
MS Computer Science · New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Total cost
₹1.01Cr
Avg. salary
₹91.5L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Below typical admitted-student profile - reach school
! Requires the GRE for international applicants - without a score you can't submit a complete application here
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.rutgers.edu M.S. program admission requirements (accessed 2026-07-08) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#35 MATCH
University of Southern California
MS Computer Science · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Total cost
₹1.43Cr
Avg. salary
₹1.06Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: viterbigradadmission.usc.edu CS eligibility pages (accessed 2026-07-07) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#36 MATCH
Stanford University
MS Computer Science · Stanford, CA, USA
Total cost
₹1.75Cr
Avg. salary
₹1.36Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Below typical admitted-student profile - reach school
! Meets the published bar, but this program rejects most qualified applicants - treat as a reach for every profile.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.stanford.edu/admissions/masters-admissions-frequently-asked-questions, cs.stanford.edu/ms-requirements-overall (accessed 2026-07-12) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#37 MATCH
Princeton University
MSE Computer Science · Princeton, NJ, USA
Total cost
₹1.60Cr
Avg. salary
₹1.19Cr/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Below typical admitted-student profile - reach school
! Meets the published bar, but this program rejects most qualified applicants - treat as a reach for every profile.
! Post-OPT H-1B conversion got harder in 2026: a wage-weighted lottery disadvantages entry-level applicants. Your 3-year STEM OPT window itself is unaffected. Separately, the $100,000 employer fee is vacated by court order and not being collected, and a separate $103,265 fee proposed by DHS on 24 Aug 2026 is only a proposal, not in force (checked 27 Aug 2026).
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cs.princeton.edu/grad/admissions-requirements (accessed 2026-07-12) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: USCIS STEM OPT policy · Wage-weighted H-1B lottery: USCIS final rule, effective Feb 27, 2026, uscis.gov. H-1B $100,000 fee: Presidential Proclamation of Sep 19, 2025; vacated by the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Jun 8, 2026; stay pending appeal denied by the First Circuit on Jul 24, 2026 - not currently enforceable, appeal pending. Proposed $103,265 fee on cap-subject petitions: DHS notice of proposed rulemaking, Federal Register 25 Aug 2026, DHS Docket USCIS-2026-0298 (RIN 1615-AD20) - proposed only, comments close 24 Sep 2026 (checked 2026-08-27) (checked July 2026)
#38 MATCH
University of Oxford
MSc Advanced Computer Science · Oxford, UK
Total cost
₹72.4L
Avg. salary
₹63.5L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Below typical admitted-student profile - reach school
! Meets the published bar, but this program rejects most qualified applicants - treat as a reach for every profile.
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses/msc-advanced-computer-science (accessed 2026-07-12) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: UK Graduate Route, gov.uk (2026 rules) (checked July 2026)
#39 MATCH
University of Cambridge
MPhil Advanced Computer Science · Cambridge, UK
Total cost
₹71.1L
Avg. salary
₹63.5L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Below typical admitted-student profile - reach school
! Meets the published bar, but this program rejects most qualified applicants - treat as a reach for every profile.
Verify these numbers yourself - Requirements: cst.cam.ac.uk/admissions/acs, postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cscsmpacs/requirements (accessed 2026-07-12) · Cost & salary: QS-rank-tier estimate (same basis as our coverage search) - NOT verified for this school · Visa: UK Graduate Route, gov.uk (2026 rules) (checked July 2026)
#40 MATCH
University of Manchester
MSc Advanced Computer Science · Manchester, UK
Total cost
₹65.3L
Avg. salary
₹40.7L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Widely marketed through commission-paid agents and consultants - our editorial flag, not a sourced statistic. Verify placement and outcome claims independently.
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & India-specific entry requirements: manchester.ac.uk, cs.manchester.ac.uk · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: UK Graduate Route, gov.uk (2026 rules) (checked July 2026)
#41 MATCH
UNSW Sydney
Master of Data Science and Decisions · Sydney, Australia
Total cost
₹1.21Cr
Avg. salary
₹58.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
! Widely marketed through commission-paid agents and consultants - our editorial flag, not a sourced statistic. Verify placement and outcome claims independently.
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition: unsw.edu.au, studyonline.unsw.edu.au · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: Australia Subclass 485, homeaffairs.gov.au (2026 rules) (checked July 2026)
#42 MATCH
University of Melbourne
Master of Computer Science · Melbourne, Australia
Total cost
₹1.11Cr
Avg. salary
₹54.2L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & India entry requirements: study.unimelb.edu.au · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: Australia Subclass 485, homeaffairs.gov.au (2026 rules) (checked July 2026)
#43 MATCH
University College London
MSc Data Science · London, UK
Total cost
₹78.4L
Avg. salary
₹48.3L/yr
Budget fit
Exceeds budget
! Exceeds your stated budget
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition & entry requirements: ucl.ac.uk · Salary band: Glassdoor / Indeed / PayScale / ZipRecruiter (Jul 2026) · Visa: UK Graduate Route, gov.uk (2026 rules) (checked July 2026)
#44 MATCH
Arizona State University
MS Computer Science (Online) · Online (studied from India), USA
Total cost
₹14.3L
Avg. salary
₹12.0L/yr
Budget fit
Within budget
! No study visa at all - this is an online programme, so there is no F-1, no OPT and no route to work abroad on it
! Widely marketed through commission-paid agents and consultants - our editorial flag, not a sourced statistic. Verify placement and outcome claims independently.
Verify these numbers yourself - Tuition: asuonline.asu.edu (2026-27) - $15,000 total, $500/credit x 30 credits, no fees or textbooks, checked 2026-08-28 · Salary: broad India market band for master's-qualified software engineers (approx Rs 9-14L), NOT an ASU outcome and NOT a US salary - this programme carries no US work authorisation. ZipRecruiter/Collegedunia/Simpliaxis India salary guides, accessed 2026-08-28 · Visa: ASU Online MCS does not sponsor F-1 and is STEM-OPT-ineligible (asuonline.asu.edu programme terms, checked 2026-08-28) (checked July 2026)
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