Arizona State University
A very large public research university in the Phoenix area with about 203,700 students (2025-26) across campus and online, from 174 countries. It reports more than $1 billion in research expenditure and over 250 startups launched.
- Fees₹37.1 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12 marks needed
- StartsFall
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | USD 39,062 / year | about ₹37.1 lakh | international students, base tuition, on-campus, 2026-27 (total estimated cost of attendance $69,906) |
| PG | USD 30,348 / year | about ₹28.8 lakh | international students, base tuition, 2026-27 (total estimated cost $66,646); program fees may add |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- General international requirement: minimum 3.00 GPA (B or better) from secondary school, completed diploma, four years of math and three years of lab science; engineering majors have higher standards. No India-specific percentage published on pages opened.
- After a degree (PG)
- Program-specific; e.g. MS Data Science, Analytics and Engineering requires a minimum 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours of the bachelor's. No India-specific guidance found.
- IELTS
- UG: 6.0 (Engineering and Nursing 6.5, Journalism 7.0); MS Data Science: 6.5
- TOEFL
- UG: 61 (before 21 Jan 2026) or 3.5 overall with 3.5 in each section (from 21 Jan 2026)
- PTE
- UG: 53
- WAIVER
- Exemption possible for applicants whose secondary diploma was from a recognised institution where English was the sole medium of instruction (English Proficiency Exemption Form)
- Tests
- SAT/ACT optional for UG admission (one route into BS Computer Science is SAT 1210 / ACT 24 or 3.00 GPA); GRE/GMAT depend on program
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Computer Science, BSUG · 120 credit hours (about 4 years; time not stated on page)
- Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Computing and Decision Analytics), MSPG · 30 credit hours · Intake: Fall, Spring
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: Direct application to ASU
Application fee: UG: $90 (international); Graduate: $120 (international); nonrefundable
- 1 November 2026 (priority) Spring 2027 (UG first-year) · Classes begin 11 January 2027
- Fall 2027 (UG first-year) · Not yet published; Fall 2026 priority deadline was 15 January 2026
- 31 December (priority) Fall (MS Data Science, Analytics and Engineering) · Spring priority: 31 July; later applications reviewed on space-available basis
FundingScholarships
- New American University Scholarship$3,000 to $10,000 (range stated on the international graduate page) · International first-year and transfer F-1 undergraduates, merit-based, limited number
After you graduateWork after study
US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (USCIS).
Life thereLife in Tempe / Phoenix, Arizona
- Did you know? ASU reached carbon neutrality in 2020 and has 82 LEED-certified green buildings.
- Did you know? ASU works with NASA on space exploration projects.
Sources (9)
- www.asu.edu/about/facts-and-figures
- admission.asu.edu/apply/international/first-year
- admission.asu.edu/apply/international/undergrad/english-proficiency
- admission.asu.edu/apply/international/graduate
- admission.asu.edu/cost-aid/international
- tuition.asu.edu/cost-calculator/tuition
- degrees.asu.edu/masters-phd/major/ASU00/ESDSECDAMS/data-science-analytics-and-engineering-
- degrees.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/ESCSEBS/computer-science-bse
- www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practic
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Questions families ask
What does a year at ASU cost an international undergraduate?
Base tuition is $39,062 for 2026-27; ASU estimates the total cost of attendance at $69,906 including housing and meals.
Is IELTS needed, and what score?
Usually 6.0 for UG (6.5 for engineering); an exemption form exists if school was entirely English-medium.
Are there scholarships?
The New American University Scholarship is merit-based for international undergraduates; ASU states $3,000 to $10,000.
Can my child work in the US after studying?
Under F-1 OPT, up to 12 months, plus 24 more months for eligible STEM degrees.
What is the application fee?
$90 for international undergraduates, $120 for graduate applicants.
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