| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Important Dates:Restrictive EA: Nov 1; Regular: Jan 5 Application Fees:$75 (MIT App / Common App) | B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering | High school diploma, GPA ≥ 3.8, strong STEM background, SAT/ACT optional, TOEFL iBT 100 / IELTS 7.0 | ~$61,990 (₹INR 51.5L/Yr) | Yes – full demonstrated need met; need-blind for all applicants including internationals | Apply |
University of California, Berkeley (UCB)Important Dates:Same as above Application Fees:Same as above | Computer Science | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Apply |
Yale UniversityImportant Dates:Single-Choice Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 4 Application Fees:$80 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science | High school diploma or equivalent, Common/Coalition/QuestBridge Application, 2 teacher recs, counselor rec, school report, English proficiency test (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo) for non-native speakers. | Tuition: $69,900Total Cost of Attendance: ~$94,425 | Need-blind admissions for all applicants (including international). Meets 100% demonstrated need with generous scholarships. No loans included in aid packages. | Apply |
Princeton UniversityImportant Dates:Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$70–$75 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science & Engineering (B.S.E.) | High school diploma; Common/Coalition/QuestBridge Application; counselor and 2 teacher recommendations; standardized tests optional; TOEFL/IELTS required for non-native English speakers | Tuition: $65,210 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$90,730 | Need-blind admission for all applicants; meets 100% demonstrated financial need with grants only (no loans); families earning ≤ $100,000 typically pay $0; average grant ~$75,000 | Apply |
Columbia UniversityImportant Dates:Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$85 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science (B.A. / B.S.) | Strong background in mathematics and analytical subjects preferred; standard application components; English proficiency proof if required | Tuition: $70,170 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$96,990 | Same full-need financial aid policy; generous institutional grants; zero-loan packages; available for domestic and international students alike | Apply |
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)Important Dates:UC application window: October 1 – December 1; Admission decisions: Late March Application Fees:$70 via UC application | Computer Science (B.S.) | High school diploma; use UC Application; no letters of recommendation; strong academic record and extracurricular strength required | California residents (on campus): approx. $43,137Non-residents: approx. $80,739 | UCLA does not offer need-based aid or scholarships to international or nonresident students; scholarships are generally restricted to California residents | Apply |
University of Michigan - Ann ArborImportant Dates:Early Decision / Early Action Deadline: November 1; Regular Decision: February 1; Financial Aid Deadline: March 1 Application Fees:$75 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science (B.S.) | High school diploma; apply via Common App; submit school report, teacher recommendation, and transcript; SAT/ACT optional; English proficiency test for non-native speakers | In-State Total COA: ~$38,548 (Tuition & Fees: $18,346 + Living & Misc: $20,202); Out-of-State Total COA: ~$84,164 | U‑M offers need-based aid for in-state students through Go Blue Guarantee—tuition is waived for families earning $125,000 or less. International students must cover full expenses | Apply |
Western Kentucky University (WKU)Important Dates:App. Deadline (Fall): ~May 1 (Priority: Dec 1) Application Fees:~$75 | B.Sc. in Computer Science (4 Yrs, Eng) | High School Diploma. SAT/ACT scores may be required. English Proficiency (e.g., TOEFL 71, IELTS 6.0). | ~INR 23 L/Yr ( ~$28,000/Yr ) | International Student Scholarships (merit-based, e.g., tuition reduction). | Apply |
Western Kentucky University (WKU)Important Dates:App. Deadline (Fall): ~April 1 Application Fees:~$75 | M.S. in Computer Science (2 Yrs, Eng) | Bachelor's in CS or a related field. GRE may be required. | ~INR 15 L/Yr ( ~$18,000/Yr ) | Graduate Assistantships (highly competitive). | Apply |