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Study in the USA from Hyderabad

The world's largest higher-education system, known for flexible curricula, research opportunities and STEM programmes.

Get a free USA consultationAdmission requirements
Typical master's length
1.5–2 years
Main intakes
Fall & Spring
Student visa
F-1
Popular for
STEM, Business, Analytics

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Overview

Why study in USA?

The United States hosts thousands of accredited colleges and universities, from large public research universities to specialised institutes. Programmes are known for flexibility — students often combine majors, take electives across departments and get hands-on research or project experience.

Many STEM master's programmes are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which lets graduates gain US work experience after study. Eligibility and duration rules are set by US authorities and can change, so we confirm the current position for your programme.

Universities in USA

Popular universities in United States

Popular choices among international students. Key facts come from each university's official website; your shortlist is tailored to your profile.

  • Old Main, a red-brick Victorian building from 1898, on Arizona State University's Tempe campus
    USA

    Tempe, Arizona

    Arizona State University

    Arizona State University is a public research university whose predecessor, the Territorial Normal School, was created in 1885 and opened in Tempe in 1886 as Arizona's first higher education institution. Today it operates four campuses across metropolitan Phoenix, including its Tempe campus, and lists 19 colleges and schools ranging from engineering and business to journalism, law and health.

    • Engineering
    • Business
    • Global Management
    • Health Solutions
    • Design and the Arts
    • Journalism and Mass Communication
    • ASU's predecessor was created in 1885 by the Thirteenth Territorial Legislature; the Territorial Normal School opened to 33 students in February 1886.
    • Old Main, built before Arizona achieved statehood, was dedicated in 1898; the institution took the name Arizona State University after a 1958 statewide vote.
    • ASU has four campuses in metropolitan Phoenix: Tempe, Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Valley.
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  • The Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory building on the UT Dallas campus
    USA

    Richardson, Texas

    The University of Texas at Dallas

    The University of Texas at Dallas is a public university in Richardson, in the Dallas area, that grew out of a research centre founded in 1961 by the founders of Texas Instruments and became part of the University of Texas System in 1969. It has seven schools offering more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programmes, including a dedicated school of engineering and computer science and a school of management.

    • Engineering and Computer Science
    • Management and Business
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics
    • Arts, Humanities and Technology
    • Behavioral and Brain Sciences
    • Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
    • In 1961 Eugene McDermott, J. Erik Jonsson and Cecil Green of Texas Instruments established the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest, the foundation of UT Dallas.
    • Texas House Bill 303, signed by Gov. Preston Smith, created The University of Texas at Dallas, which joined the UT System in September 1969.
    • UT Dallas has seven schools offering more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs.
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  • Northeastern University sign at Krentzman Quad on Huntington Avenue, Boston, with Ell Hall behind
    USA

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Northeastern University

    Northeastern University was founded in 1898, has its first campus in Boston, and now operates a network of 14 campuses in the United States, Canada and the UK. It is known for its experiential learning model, including cooperative education (co-op), and has 10 colleges and schools spanning computer sciences, engineering, business, science and health.

    • Computer Science
    • Engineering
    • Business
    • Science
    • Health Sciences
    • Professional Studies
    • Northeastern was founded in 1898; its first campus is in Boston.
    • Northeastern describes itself as a global university system of 14 campuses, including Boston, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, Vancouver and London.
    • The university has 10 colleges and schools.
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  • Aerial view of the University of Illinois Chicago campus, with the quad and surrounding buildings
    USA

    Chicago, Illinois

    University of Illinois Chicago

    The University of Illinois Chicago is a public research university in central Chicago, formed in 1982 by consolidating the University of Illinois' medical centre and its Chicago Circle campus. It describes itself as the city's largest university and only public research institution, with 16 academic colleges serving more than 37,000 students.

    • Computer Science
    • Electrical & Computer Engineering
    • Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Business
    • UIC was formed in 1982 by consolidating the University of Illinois at the Medical Center with the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, whose campus opened in 1965.
    • UIC has 16 academic colleges serving more than 37,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
    • UIC is designated both a Carnegie R1 research institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
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  • The domed Academic Building on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station
    USA

    College Station, Texas

    Texas A&M University

    Texas A&M University opened in 1876 as Texas's first public institution of higher learning, and its main campus is in College Station, within the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle. It has 17 colleges and schools on the College Station campus and is one of 24 US institutions holding the combined land-, sea- and space-grant designation.

    • Engineering
    • Business
    • Arts and Sciences
    • Agriculture and Life Sciences
    • Public Service
    • Public Health
    • Texas A&M opened in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning.
    • Texas A&M is home to 17 colleges and schools.
    • It is one of 24 institutions in the US to hold the triple designation as a land-, sea- and space-grant university.
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  • Doheny Memorial Library on the University of Southern California campus in Los Angeles
    USA

    Los Angeles, California

    University of Southern California

    The University of Southern California is a private research university in Los Angeles that first opened to students on 6 October 1880. It has 23 schools and academic units across its University Park and Health Sciences campuses, covering fields from engineering, advanced computing and business to cinematic arts and public policy.

    • Engineering
    • Advanced Computing
    • Business
    • Cinematic Arts
    • Communication and Journalism
    • Public Policy
    • USC opened its doors to its first students on October 6, 1880.
    • USC has 23 schools and academic units.
    • USC has two main campuses: the University Park Campus and the Health Sciences Campus.
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Popular programmes in USA

Programme areas students commonly choose in USA.

  • MS in Computer Science
  • MS in Data Science & Analytics
  • MS in Information Systems
  • MBA & Business Analytics
  • MS in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
  • Biotechnology & Health Sciences

Admission requirements

What you'll typically need for USA

  • Bachelor's degree (usually 16 years of education; some universities accept 15 years)
  • Academic transcripts and degree certificates
  • English test — IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo, as accepted by the university
  • GRE/GMAT where the programme requires it (many programmes have made it optional)
  • Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation and CV
  • Proof of funds for the I-20 and F-1 visa

Requirements vary by university, programme and intake, and visa rules change. Our counsellors confirm the current requirements before you apply.

Application guidance

How we guide your application

  1. 1

    Profile counselling

    We review your academics, test scores, budget and career goals to shortlist programmes in the USA that genuinely fit your profile.

  2. 2

    University & course shortlist

    You receive a shortlist across ambitious, target and safe options, with tuition, intake and entry-requirement details for each.

  3. 3

    Applications & documents

    We help you assemble transcripts, test scores, statement of purpose, recommendations and CV, and track each application to a decision.

  4. 4

    Offer, funding & scholarships

    Compare offers, explore scholarship options and get assistance with education-loan applications.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Complete visa-file guidance for the USA: financial documents, forms, appointments and interview preparation where applicable.

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