r/IndiansStudyAbroad

I am pursuing 4 year honours BCA programme and I am a 2nd year student and CGPA - 9.07.

I have been going through a lot of foreign universities and the credit requirements are high for almost all technical universities and I have zero math credits in my UG and to overcome that I have been looking for some solutions and I found one but its a bit complicated and it is based on the UGC regulation, which states that if a university or college affiliated to university under UGC or a deemed to be university under UGC, the parent university ( the university we are studying ) under UGC can include SWAYAM online course and their credits for 40% of credits of semester as a part of our UG like the credits will be printed on our semester mark list along with the credits we earned.

But the problem here is we have to choose the courses from the list of courses the parent university finalizes not what we need as the parent university have all the rights to do so and its bit of work I am currently planning on asking my HOD on this matter if they agree most of the math credit problem would be solved but the university have to agree. If you are still in 1st, 2nd, 3rd year of BCA honours if your institution is under UGC you guys can give it a try and I haven't been able to provide all the information but you can find more of it in UGC 2021 and 2025 regulation.

Any one trying like me? if someone have any solution other then this or any recommendations please guide me. I have been exhausting myself trying to find solution for my problem but its been a disappointment so far!

I’ve seen like 5 Emi posts in the past month or so I was thinking of putting some general doc or guide to help. I was thinking of covering rates and refinancing maybe prepaying but if there’s anything I’m missing feel free to add or tell me and I’ll cover it.

Hi everyone! I’m considering applying to NJIT’s MS in Bioinformatics for Fall 2027 and wanted to get some honest opinions before spending money on the application.
I’d especially love to hear from current students, alumni, or anyone who knows someone in the program.
How is the program in terms of:
Research opportunities and coursework
Internships/job opportunities after graduation
Faculty and overall academic experience
Funding/scholarships or assistantships
Overall ROI considering the tuition and cost of living
Basically, is NJIT actually worth the investment for an MS in Bioinformatics, or are there better options for a similar cost? I’m trying to decide whether I should apply or skip it.
Any honest experiences or advice would be really appreciated!

Hi everyone! I’m considering applying to Stony Brook University’s MS in Biomedical Informatics for Fall 2027 and wanted to get some honest opinions before applying.
I’d especially like to hear from current students, alumni, or anyone who knows someone in the program.
How is the program in terms of:
Coursework and research opportunities
Faculty and overall academic experience
Internships and job opportunities after graduation
Scholarships, assistantships, or other funding
Overall ROI considering tuition + living costs
Also, how has the experience been for international students, particularly regarding internships/jobs and the overall transition to Stony Brook?
Basically, is the MS in Biomedical Informatics at Stony Brook worth the investment and would you recommend applying?
Any honest experiences or advice would be really appreciated!

my_qualifications:
I’m currently pursuing a B.E. in CSE in a tier-3 college, I don’t have any concrete projects, internships or research papers under my name yet but I’m definitely going to build towards it. My cg is 8.51 and I’ll improve on this too.

I have a sister who has a pr in Canada as of 2026 but the job market is horrible.
I’d like to study abroad during the fall/winter of 2028 and I want to study in a country where I can eventually seek a PR in.

I have questions..

Which countries could I aim for?

What should I start working on from now in my undergrad that’ll make me stand out in some way?

Is it really helpful that I gain some work experience? ideally I want to move out immediately after my undergrad and put in my all in the country I move to.
And I’m not comfortable investing money in a country and coming back to India .

A scholarship of some sort would be preferable but is it really an option?

I’ll begin to do my own research, but should I also look into some consultants? If yes, which ones do you recommend?

My budget is around 20L

I would really appreciate it if you can give me some guidance and/or talk about your experience that would help me a lot!!

I am an Indian student studying in Grade 12 CBSE, and i came to know about this stipendium hungaricum scholarship just a month ago....so i really wanna apply for it and hopefully get it,

but the process just seems very opaque and to add to that i changed my name when i was like in 9th grade so my educational documents mention my new name whereas my birth certificate and passport mention my old name, with just a month left for the application window to begin what can/should i do?????

I did try mailing UGC but NO REPLY!!!!

I also tried mailing the hungarian side but they too didn't reply

Please someone help me out in this!!!!!!

my_qualifications: Currently in the 3rd year of a BTech degree at a Tier-3 college in India.

The Dilemma:
My college offers a 3+1 credit transfer program to the University of Central Missouri (UCM). This means I would complete my final year in the US and graduate with a US degree.

Most of my friends who are eligible for this program have already applied, and I am facing a lot of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). However, given the current volatile US tech job market, strict visa landscapes, and the entry-level hiring crunch, I am heavily second-guessing whether this move is smart or too risky.

I am trying to choose between three specific paths:

1. Take the 3+1 Transfer to UCM Now: Graduate from the US early, get my foot in the door, and try to secure a job via STEM OPT (knowing the H-1B lottery is a gamble).
2. Complete BTech in India + Work: Finish my 4th year here, gain 2–3 years of solid software engineering experience in India, and then target a global MNC internal transfer (L-1 visa) or direct hiring.
3. Complete BTech + GATE / Masters: Focus completely on GATE next year to target top Indian institutes (IITs/NITs) or prepare for a highly specialized US STEM Master’s degree down the line once I have work experience.

My Questions for the Community:

• Education Loan ROI: Since I will need to take out a substantial education loan to fund the tuition and cost of living for my final year at UCM, is it realistically possible to pay it back via OPT jobs right now? What are the current interest rates and repayment struggles that 3+1 students are facing?
• Is a final-year transfer to a state school like UCM worth the financial risk in today's entry-level market, or do companies heavily penalize "fresher" international grads without prior home country experience?
• How does the industry view candidates who work in India first for 2-3 years versus those who jump straight into a US program via a 3+1 setup?
• For anyone who has done a 3+1 transfer recently, what has your job placement reality looked like?