University of Albany
The University at Albany is a public research university of the State University of New York (SUNY) system in Albany, New York. International first-year applicants can receive Global Excellence Scholarships of up to $20,500 a year, SAT is optional, and students below the English minimums can apply for conditional admission through the Intensive English Language Program. Its MS programmes in Computer Science and Data Science are labelled STEM.
- Fees₹33.3 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12 marks needed
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | USD 35,109 / year | about ₹33.3 lakh | international undergraduate tuition and fees, Fall 2026 + Spring 2027 (plus mandatory international student fee); cost of attendance on campus $54,354 (year not stated on admissions page) |
| PG | USD 31,811 – USD 33,031 / year | about ₹30.2 lakh – ₹31.4 lakh | international graduate tuition and fees, Fall 2026 + Spring 2027: most master's/PhD $31,811; MBA $33,031 (MSW $29,361); plus international student fee |
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)
- Official secondary school transcript (certified English translation if needed). No India-specific percentage published. SAT optional.
- After a degree (PG)
- Degree equivalent to a US bachelor's degree; 3-year degrees not addressed. Indian applicants submit complete individual mark sheets for each exam attempt plus Provisional or Degree Certificate from the University Registrar/Controller of Examinations; WES optional.
- IELTS
- UG 6.0; graduate 6.5
- TOEFL
- UG 70 (4 new scale); graduate 79 (4.0 new scale)
- PTE
- UG 50; graduate 53
- DUOLINGO
- UG 95; graduate 110
- WAIVER
- UG: SAT ERW 400 with Reading 22, ACT 19, IB HL English A 4, AS/A Level English; some graduate departments require higher scores
- Tests
- SAT optional (UG).
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- MS Computer Science (STEM, in person)PG
- MS Data Science (STEM, on campus)PG
- BS Computer Science (STEM, +MS option)UG
- MBAPG
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: Direct application (rolling review for undergraduates)
- 1 March 2027 Fall 2027 (first-year) · Regular admission; Early Action 1 November (passed)
FundingScholarships
- Global Excellence Scholarship (first-year)Up to $20,500 per year (up to $82,000 over four years) · International first-year students; renew with 2.5 GPA and full-time enrolment
- Global Excellence Scholarship (transfer)Up to $14,500 per year · International transfer students
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 (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).
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