u/blackhawk7923

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply for the Spring January 2027 intake for a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Computer Science AI/ML specialization in the United States and would really appreciate your suggestions.

My Profile
• Bachelor’s: B.Tech in Computer Science
• CGPA: 7.5/10
• Work Experience: 4 years as a Software Developer

What I’m Looking For
• Universities offering MS in AI, Machine Learning, or MSCS with AI/ML specialization
• Medium tuition fee good value for money
• Good academic reputation and strong AI curriculum
• Strong internship and job opportunities after graduation and STEM-designated programs
• Universities where my profile has a realistic chance of admission
• Universities that generally have a good record of students obtaining F-1 visas
I understand visas are decided individually, but I’d like to avoid universities with poor credibility or very high visa refusal trends.

Questions

1. Which universities would you recommend for my profile?
2. How would you categorize them into:
   •Ambitious
   •Target
   • Safe

If you were in my position, which 8–10 universities would you apply to?

Are there any universities I should avoid due to poor ROI or weak job outcomes?

If anyone with a similar CGPA around 7\.5 and 3–5 years of work experience got admitted, I’d love to hear about your experience.

I’m looking for honest advice from recent applicants, current students, and alumni.

Thanks in advance!

Title: Need University Suggestions for MS in AI/ML (Spring/Jan 2027) – Moderate Budget, Good ROI & Better Visa Prospects

Hi everyone,
I’m planning to apply for the Spring (January) 2027 intake for a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Computer Science (AI/ML specialization) in the United States and would really appreciate your suggestions.

My Profile
• Bachelor’s: B.Tech in Computer Science
• CGPA: 7.5/10
• Work Experience: 4 years as a Software Developer

What I’m Looking For
•Universities offering MS in AI, Machine Learning, or MSCS with AI/ML specialization
Medium tuition fee (good value for money)
• Good academic reputation and strong AI curriculum
• Strong internship and job opportunities after graduation and STEM-designated programs
• Universities where my profile has a realistic chance of admission
• Universities that generally have a good record of students obtaining F-1 visas (I understand visas are decided individually, but I’d like to avoid universities with poor credibility or very high visa refusal trends.)

Questions
• Which universities would you recommend for my profile?
•How would you categorize them into:
Ambitious
Target
Safe

If you were in my position, which 8–10 universities would you apply to?

Are there any universities I should avoid due to poor ROI or weak job outcomes?

If anyone with a similar CGPA (around 7.5) and 3–5 years of work experience got admitted, I’d love to hear about your experience.

I’m looking for honest advice from recent applicants, current students, and alumni.

Thanks in advance!

Anyone here from India who recently got their USA F-1 visa approved? Please DM me if you’re comfortable. I have a few questions and would really appreciate some help from someone who’s been through the process recently.

I’m an MPU alumnus and wanted to get in touch with other alumni and fellow students.

Hi everyone,
I’m planning to pursue my Master’s in Computer Science / AI in the US for Fall intake and I would really appreciate your advice on selecting the right universities.
My_qualifications:
3.5+ years of experience in software development
7.48 CGPA in Bachelor’s
GRE already completed

Planning STEM MS (CS / AI / Data Science)

These are the universities I’m considering:

• Pace University (MS CS)
• Florida Atlantic University (MS CS)
• George Mason University (INTO pathway)
• California State University, Fullerton (MS CS)
• University of Cincinnati (MEng CS)
• Illinois State University (MS CS)
• Purdue University Northwest (MS CS)
• University of Central Missouri (MS DS/AI)
• California State University, East Bay (MS CS AI/ML)
• DePaul University (MS AI)
My main concerns:
Visa approval chances (F1 visa)
ROI and job opportunities after graduation
Course quality and reputation
Safe options vs ambitious options
I’m not trying to chase only top-ranked universities — I want a balance of:
✔ Good visa chances
✔ Good learning + internships
✔ Reasonable tuition fees
If you’ve studied in any of these universities or know about them, please share your honest suggestions. Also open to removing/adding universities if some are not worth it.
Thanks a lot in advance! 🙏

Hi everyone!

I’m planning to pursue an MS in the USA for Fall 2027 and would appreciate some advice from those who have gone through the process.

My_qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with 7.48 CGPA
3.5+ years of experience as a Developer
• Interested in Computer Science / related technology programs

I have a few questions:
• How much does my 3.5+ years of work experience help with university admissions?
• What range of universities (safe, moderate, ambitious) should I target with my CGPA?
• What is the current F-1 visa approval situation for Indian students?
• What are some common mistakes applicants make during admissions and visa interviews?

Any advice regarding scholarships, assistantships, internships, and job opportunities after graduation?
I’d really appreciate profile evaluations, university suggestions, and any insights from students who had a similar GPA and work experience.
Thank you

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to pursue higher studies in New Zealand and wanted to get some honest opinions from people who are already there or have experience studying there.

My_qualifications:
- Graduated in 2022
- Currently working in IT
- Total 3.5 years of work experience

I’m mainly looking at master’s programs related to IT/business/management, but I’m still exploring options.

I wanted to know:
- Is New Zealand a good choice for international students in 2026?
- How is the job market after graduation, especially in IT?
- Are there good opportunities for PR and long-term settlement?
- What are the future benefits of studying there compared to countries like Canada, UK, or Australia?
- Is the salary enough to manage living expenses and student loans?

I’d really appreciate genuine advice regarding education quality, lifestyle, work opportunities, and future growth.

Thanks in advance!