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University of Waikato as well as University of Auckland are not just two top universities in New Zealand, but also a part of the top 250 universities in the world. When it comes to courses of engineering, both the universities are globally recognised for the same. Students can refer to the table below for the comparison of the two universities on the basis of a few parameters:

On the basis of rankings, the University of Auckland has an upper hand. However, it requires higher tuition fees as well as English proficiency exam scores from international students. Also, its acceptance rate is a bit lower than the University of Waikato's. Thus, applicants must consider all the parameters before making a decision.

Pittsburg State University grants scholarship benefits to their international students on the basis of a holistic review of the candidate's profile. Some of the most important factors include past academic performance, leadership, character and financial need. Students can refer to the listings below for some of the most popular Pittsburg State University's scholarships for international students:

• Gorilla International Scholarships: Up to $6,000 per year (renewable)
• International Admission Scholarships: Up to $3,000 first year (one-time)
• Honors College Scholarships:

  1) Presidential Award: $9,500 per year for four years

  2) University Award: $4,500 per year for four years 

• International Advocate Scholarships: $1,000 (renewable)

To get admission to the MD courses, students have to appear in the AIAPGET exam and attain the eligible cutoff. Those who belong to the General AI category and want to gain a seat for the MD in Homeopathy (Practice of Medicine) course, would need to have a rank of 3, according to the Round 1 ranks for this category. 

Students who are from the OBC AI category, and want to get admission to the MD in Homeopathy (Organon of Medicine and Homeopathic Philosophy) programme, should have a rank of 4 in the first round to have a chance at admission to the Delhi University affiliated colleges. 

Note: Other categories and courses, rounds will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

Pittsburg State University is one of the popular MBA universities in United States, which is widely known for its academic excellence. Princeton reviews has ranked Pitt State as one of the top 15 MBA programs and PSU's Kelce College of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Getting admitted into Pitt State's MBA is a competitive affair. However, interested students can boost their chances of securing an admission by fulfilling the admission requirements listed below:

Academic Requirements:

• Completed online application along with $60 = INR 4996* application fee;

• Business or non-business undergraduate degree from an accredited university;

• Official transcript (s) of secondary and post-secondary school credits (they should clearly indicate: all coursework and grades (or marks),   the degree awarded,   the date the degree was awarded and the name of the institution where degree was earned);

• Grades: Minimum 3.0 PTE: on a 4.0 point scale

• GMAT (or PTE: equivalent) score: 450 or higher;

• Master’s or doctoral degree holders from accredited universities (to apply without GMAT/GRE requirement);

• Current resume/CV;

• Two letters of references;

• An essay discussing the candidate's professional experiences and the relevance of the MBA to their career goals; and

• At least three years of significant managerial experience.

English language requirements:

• PTE: 6.5 (with no band below 5.5); OR

• TOEFL iBT: 79; OR

• PTE: 53; OR

• Duolingo English Test: 110 (with no section score below 100).

* 1 USD = INR 83.27

Pittsburg State University is one of the popular MBA universities in United States, which is widely known for its academic excellence. Princeton Reviews has ranked Pitt State as one of the top 15 MBA programs and PSU's Kelce College of Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Pitt State's MBA course is a professional programme designed to prepare future business executives for the workforce. This MBA degree has four emphases or concentrations in which students get to specialize in: general administration, international business, accounting, and human resource development. Overall, PSU is one of the best study abroad options for international students looking forward to pursuing an MBA program.

PSU has built residence halls on its campus that offer suite-style, apartment-style, and traditional accommodation options. The rooms are well-furnished and have study desks, beds, wardrobes, and chairs. Amenities such as parking, laundry services, WIFI, kitchens, etc., are provided to students who choose on-campus accommodation. The accommodation costs and options for the academic year 2023-24 are given below:

*1 USD = INR 83.23

Source: Pittsburg State University

Accommodation costs may include other expenses as well. Also, these rates change every year. Therefore, students must refer to the latest room rates displayed on the PSU website. 

Mississippi State University is not the most competitive university to get into, as its acceptance rate stands at 70%. This figure tells us that almost 70 out of every 100 applicants manage to get enrolled in the university, which is more than half of all the applicants. Therefore, once an applicant fulfills Mississippi State University's admission requirements, ie; competitive grades, standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL) as well as relevant documents, they are most likely to secure an admission in the university. However, students must not take this lightly and apply to MSU within the deadlines in order to get enrolled as a student for their higher studies.

PSU encourages students to apply even if they do not meet the eligibility criteria since every application is reviewed individually. International applicants can apply to the university directly either through its online application portal or via physical mail by downloading a physical form. For online applications, students can visit the official website.  

Step 1: New applicants need to create an account after answering some preliminary questions.

Step 2: Enter your personal details as required.

Step 3: Ensure to complete all the sections of the form as visible on the left side of the screen.

Thoroughly review your application, upload the necessary documents, and submit your form by paying the application fee.

Northwestern University is one of the top private universities in the United States. Experience at NU will vary from individual to individual. However, as per a former student at Northwestern University, there’s a very strong sense of community, everyone is extremely motivated to learn rather than compete for grades, and the whole class meet regularly and work on assignments together. Furthermore, the student described the social scene at the university as parties are there if you look for them, but there is never any pressure to attend and there are also tons of clubs and events on campus, so it’s pretty hard to get bored.