Query about funding for MPP at Berkley and MSPPM at CMU

[Shashank00]

Hi everyone,

 

I am an international student from India, currently working in Deloitte Consulting in India. I wanted to apply for the MPP Programme next year. However I was concerned about the financial situation over there since I am not aware of the funding for international students for Masters courses. Can someone please guide me whether all international students get some kind of fellowship..and in normal circumstances how much is it. What is the actual living expenses because the websites show very inflated costs. 

 

And what is the scenario for fellowships for MSPPM programme at CMU?

 

Thanks

[cooperstreet]

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[aet7s]

 

Hi everyone,

 

I am an international student from India, currently working in Deloitte Consulting in India. I wanted to apply for the MPP Programme next year. However I was concerned about the financial situation over there since I am not aware of the funding for international students for Masters courses. Can someone please guide me whether all international students get some kind of fellowship..and in normal circumstances how much is it. What is the actual living expenses because the websites show very inflated costs. 

 

And what is the scenario for fellowships for MSPPM programme at CMU?

 

Thanks

 

 

Hi Shashank00,

 

I am a student at CMU Heinz, and I moved from the Berkeley area to come here. In terms of tuition for foreign students, I cannot offer any insights, as I am a domestic student. However, some items to consider for you:

 

 

Goldman (Berkeley)

NEGATIVES

> ...and the East Bay in general is very expensive rent wise. We lived in Alameda (cheapish, safe ie. low crime, outside of Oakland) in a 700 sq.ft. 1-bdr. Our monthly rent, excluding utilities. I worked at Cal, and as far as I know, housing is not guaranteed for graduate students.

> Cal is very large (40.000) students, so at times it can feel very impersonal.

 

POSITIVES

> Goldman is an EXCELLENT school, and will open many doors for you. 

> California weather cannot be beat.

 

Heinz (Pittsburgh)

NEGATIVES

> It's Pittsburgh and you will be cold...very, very cold. Frankly, I have NO idea how someone survives this climate longterm.

> Pittsburgh is not exactly the prettiest of cities, but to give due where it's merited, it's becoming better.

> Content policy classes are hit or miss

 

POSITIVES

> Heinz is an EXCELLENT school, and will open many doors for you.

> The school is small, and provided you do well, you will be able to make connections with professors and TA. Similarly, professors are open to working with students to pursue their interests. 

> About half of the students are from India and China, especially in the MISM program

> Technical classes (GIS, SAS, econ etc) are excellent.

> Rent is very cheap. We rented a large 1000 sq.ft 2 bedroom apartment with amenities (dishwasher, washer/dryer, basement for storage) for $1050 per month excl. utilities. Also, riding busses is free for CMU students in Pittsburgh, which makes finding an apartment infinitely easier.

 

Hope this helps