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Hey everyone,

Just got a late admit for UIUC MCS. I’ve already accepted and paid the deposit for NUS MComp.

Background:

• Exp: 2 years YOE (SDE).
• Goal: Industry. No PhD.
• Location: International student (India).

Given the current tech hiring climate, I’d really appreciate input from current students or recent grads.

1. ROI for international students: How has UIUC MCS worked out in terms of internships/full-time outcomes, especially with the current US job market + visa constraints?
2. Brand value: How much does the UIUC CS brand actually help with recruiter response/interviews?
3. MCS vs MSCS perception: I know MCS is a professional program and MSCS is research-focused, but in practice, do recruiters or employers treat them differently?
4. Any other pointers to help me make this decision 😄

I’ve seen older comparison threads, but the market has changed a lot recently, so I’m hoping for current perspectives.

Thanks a lot—any honest input would really help.

Hey everyone,

Just got a late admit for UIUC MCS. I’ve already accepted and paid the deposit for NUS MComp.

Background:

• Exp: 2 years YOE (SDE).
• Goal: Industry.
• Location: International student (India).

Given the current tech climate, I'd love to know: how is the ROI on UIUC MCS for international students in the current US job market? How does it compare to Singapore and NUS?

Thank you for your time, and any input will help me a lot in making this decision!