SONA UWA
SONA UWA
International Pathway
Fee Structure & Cost Comparison
Parent-Friendly Investment Analysis — USD-INR Rate: ₹95 per USD 1 (as of May 30, 2026). *All figures subject to change.
The MS in Data Science offers a 1+1 pathway model — pay Indian tuition for Year 1, then complete your degree on campus at the University of West Alabama. An all-India track is also available for the full 2 years in Bengaluru.
SonaUWA 1+1 International Pathway · Year 1 India, Year 2 USA
1st Year: India
+ GST as applicable, per prevailing regulations
2nd Year: USA
incl. housing & meals
Total Estimate (2 Years)
~₹24 Lakh
Excludes GST on Year 1 India tuition, applicable as per prevailing regulations
India Track · 2 Years in Bengaluru
1st Year: Bengaluru
+ GST as applicable, per prevailing regulations
2nd Year: Bengaluru
+ GST as applicable, per prevailing regulations
Total Estimate (2 Years)
~₹18 Lakh
Excludes GST on both years' tuition, applicable as per prevailing government regulations
Full 2 Years on campus at University of West Alabama, USA
Year 1 at UWA
Year 2 at UWA
Tuition (15 credits/yr)
Total Estimate (2 Years)
~₹92 Lakh – ₹1.2 Crore
Based on standard UWA On-Campus Graduate costs
- •Savings: Compared to completing both years directly at UWA, the pathway options save approximately ~75% on total tuition and living costs.
- •GST: GST on Year 1 India tuition fee is additional and applicable as per prevailing regulations.
- •GST: GST on tuition fees for both years in the India Track is additional and applicable as per prevailing government regulations.