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How to Apply for MS Master's Program in USA

Master's Program in USA

The Masters in Science (MS) degree is a 2 year graduate course of study in the US for someone with a bachelor’s degree in science. It may be entirely course-based, entirely research-based or (more typically) a mixture.

 

In the US, an MS degree is awarded for science, engineering, technological programs that generally focus on scientific & mathematical subjects.

In contrast, Indian colleges offer a Masters in Science (M.Sc) for specializing in pure science (M.Sc Physics, M.Sc Chemistry), Masters in Technology (M.Tech) for technological courses and a Masters in Engineering (M.E) for engineering programs. 

Get to Know here how to apply for MS in the including its eligibilitiy 

 

Eligibility to study MS in the US

  • You must be a graduate of an accredited undergraduate engineering curriculum or equivalent. Generally, to enroll for an MS degree, one must have undergone 16 (12 + 4) years of education. Which is why it is common to see maximum number of Indian students pursuing master in science   from the US after B.Tech (4 years) from India.

  • MS from US after 3 year B.Sc from India? This is difficult since most US universities ask for 16 years of education before applying for masters. If you have pursued a B.Sc in India i.e. 15 (12 + 3) years of education, then you must take up a master’s program or a 1 year diploma program, or take substantial prerequisite courses as specified by the department, depending on the university they are applying to.
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Application process,How to apply for MS in US?

The step-by-step application process for applying to US Universities for an MS programme has been explained below:

  1. Decide if you want to apply for the “fall” semester (starts in September) or “spring” semester (starts in January.)

  2. Start preparation and take the GRE & TOEFL exams according to fall/ spring semester application deadlines.

  3. Choose 6-10 universities that accept the score you have in your GRE/TOEFL and your academic Percentage and whose cost of education falls within your budget. (Also read: Top universities in the US)

  4. Ensure that your chosen course is accredited. Accreditation is the certificate that ensures that a school or program meets a prescribed academic standards.

  5. For admission to an MS programme in the US, ensure that all your following documents are in order:
  • Demand Draft/Bank cheque for Application fee (in case you have not paid the fee)
  • A copy of your GRE/ TOEFL/ GMAT/IELTS Score
  • Official transcripts of your Bachelors degree from your college/ university
  • SSC/ICSE/10th or Equivalent Certificate
  • HSC/ISC/12th or Equivalent Certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Getting 2-3 letters of recommendation (usually from your professors)
  • A well-written resume
  • Bank statement
  • Affidavit
  • Work Experience/ Study Certificate
  • Copy of first and last pages of your passport
  • Copies and proofs of all your relevant extra curricular activities
  1. Keep tracking the application to all 5-6 universities

Academic Calendar: Please click here for MS academic calendar