MS in Computer Science
A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security. In the US it is usually STEM-designated.
🇺🇸 Prairie View, USA · Public
Prairie View A&M University Fees for Indian Students
Prairie View A&M (Prairie View) is known for historically Black university with engineering near Houston. Below: tuition, living costs in Houston, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹64 lakh – ₹73 lakh
- Tuition $12,000 – $16,000 a year
- Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
- Typical loan ₹45 lakh – ₹65 lakh
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How much does Prairie View A&M cost for Indian students?
A 2-year MS at Prairie View A&M University costs about ₹64 lakh – ₹73 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of $12,000 – $16,000 a year, living costs of about $20,500 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2.5 lakh – ₹4 lakh. Most families borrow ₹45 lakh – ₹65 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Prairie View A&M at a glance
- Location
- Prairie View, TX, USA
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Historically Black university with engineering near Houston
- Tuition (international)
- $12,000 – $16,000 a year
- Living costs used
- $20,500 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹64 lakh – ₹73 lakh
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters
- After graduation
- OPT 12 months + 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees
- Official website
- pvamu.edu
Fee breakdown
Prairie View A&M cost for Indian students
2-year MS, at $1 ≈ ₹94. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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Prairie View A&M vs similar universities in the USA
The 6 closest by total cost; 1 of them costs less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Houston
Energy, healthcare and aerospace hub with moderate rents. A room in shared housing usually costs $600 – $950 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is $18,200 – $22,400.
For the cost table we use $20,500 a year — planning figure for Houston: shared housing, food, transport and insurance. During your studies you can work up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters.
The I-20 shows the university's cost of attendance; you must document funds for at least the first year at the F-1 interview.
Funding
How Indian students fund Prairie View A&M
Typical loan: ₹45 lakh – ₹65 lakh. EMIs on a ₹54 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to Prairie View A&M for the Fall 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Prairie View A&M and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on Prairie View A&M's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹45 lakh – ₹65 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the F-1 student visa: receive the I-20 from your university.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is $12,000 – $16,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year MS is about ₹64 lakh – ₹73 lakh.
At $1 ≈ ₹94, a year's tuition is about ₹11 lakh – ₹15 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 1 cost less in total and 5 cost more. Prairie View A&M's tuition is below the middle of our USA list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹45 lakh – ₹65 lakh.
Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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