| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Important Dates:Same as above Application Fees:$75 | B.S. in Data Science | Strong academics in math, CS, and stats; TOEFL/IELTS | ~$61,990 (₹INR 51.5L/Yr) | Yes – full need-based financial support | 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 |
Columbia UniversityImportant Dates:Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$85 (fee waiver available) | Political Science (B.A.) | Application via Common/Coalition/QuestBridge; strong interest in current events, writing, and civics preferred; test scores optional | Tuition: $70,170 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$96,990 | 100% need-based financial aid; no student loans required; generous grants for qualifying students across all income levels | 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 |