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.
🇺🇸 Cookeville, USA · Public
Tennessee Technological University Fees for Indian Students
Tennessee Tech (Cookeville) is known for affordable engineering in central Tennessee. Below: tuition, living costs in Cookeville, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹69 lakh – ₹82 lakh
- Tuition $18,000 – $24,000 a year
- Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
- Typical loan ₹48 lakh – ₹74 lakh
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How much does Tennessee Tech cost for Indian students?
A 2-year MS at Tennessee Technological University costs about ₹69 lakh – ₹82 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of $18,000 – $24,000 a year, living costs of about $17,500 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2.5 lakh – ₹4 lakh. Most families borrow ₹48 lakh – ₹74 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Tennessee Tech at a glance
- Location
- Cookeville, TN, USA
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Affordable engineering in central Tennessee
- Tuition (international)
- $18,000 – $24,000 a year
- Living costs used
- $17,500 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹69 lakh – ₹82 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
- tntech.edu
Fee breakdown
Tennessee Tech 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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Living there
Living costs in Cookeville
Small, low-cost college town in central Tennessee. A room in shared housing usually costs $450 – $650 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is $16,400 – $18,800.
For the cost table we use $17,500 a year — planning figure for Cookeville: 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 Tennessee Tech
Typical loan: ₹48 lakh – ₹74 lakh. EMIs on a ₹61 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to Tennessee Tech for the Fall 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Tennessee Tech 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 Tennessee Tech's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹48 lakh – ₹74 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 $18,000 – $24,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year MS is about ₹69 lakh – ₹82 lakh.
At $1 ≈ ₹94, a year's tuition is about ₹17 lakh – ₹23 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 2 cost less in total and 4 cost more. Tennessee Tech'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 ₹48 lakh – ₹74 lakh.
Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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