Educational Opportunities

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• Educational Opportunities
• in the U.S.A.

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Presenters

• Rajeev Raje, Ph.D.
• Associate Professor
• Associate Chair
• Joshua Morrison, M.S.Ed.
• Coordinator

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Agenda

• Welcome
• What is IUPUI?
• Living and Studying in Indianapolis
• Department of Computer Information Science
• Undergraduate Degrees
• Graduate Degrees
• Benefits of Study in the U.S.A.

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Welcome

• Office of International Affairs Message
• Website http//www.iupui.edu/oia/AD/admission_
  step1.html
• Message from Andy Harris, Senior Lecturer in
  Computer Science

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International Admissions

• Office of International Affairs Website
  http//www.iupui.edu/oia/AD/admission_step1.html

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• IUPUI is part of Indiana University, the states
  largest public university system
• The IU system enrolls over 99,000 students from
  hundreds of countries
• IU has a strong reputation for welcoming
  international students

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Eight Indiana University Campuses

• IU-Bloomington IUPUI
• IU East
• IU-PU Fort Wayne IU Kokomo
  IU Northwest
• IU Southeast IU South Bend

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IUPUI Who Are We?

• Urban University of 30,000 Students
• Academic Health Life Sciences Campus
• Affiliated with Indiana University and Purdue
  University
• IUPUI CS Grants Purdue University Degrees
• Located in 13th Largest Metropolitan Area in
  U.S.A. (2M people)

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IUPUI Who Are We?

• Over 200 Student Organizations
• Including Indian Student Association and Many
  Other International Student Clubs
• IUPUI Computer Science Club
• Activities Including LAN Parties, High School
  Programming Contest, and others
• Vibrant Campus Life
• New Campus Center December 2007
• Close Proximity to Downtown

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New Campus Center Open December 2007
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Indianapolis A Great City(Capital of Indiana)
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Technology at IUPUI

• IUPUI is home to Internet2, Pervasive Technology
  Laboratory, and the Advanced Visualization
  Laboratory
• Hi-tech University Library
• State-of-Art
• Over 300 Workstations
• Wired and Wireless Connectivity and the Latest
  Software

Advanced Visualization Laboratory at IUPUI
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International Admissions Process

• Apply Online
• Select Your Status and Academic Level
• Submit the Online Application
• Including Application Fee (MasterCard/Visa)
• Transcripts
• Course Descriptions (if applicable)
• Financial Support Agreement
• Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL)
• SAT I Scores (if seeking financial assistance)
• Personal Statement
• Financial Support Agreement Available at
  http//www.iupui.edu/oia/AD/underfinan.pdf

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Living and Studying in Indianapolis
IUPUI
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Living and Studying in Indianapolis

• Mid-western Hospitality
• Culturally Diverse
• Abundant Housing Options
• Approximately 10 Lower
  Cost-of-Living than
  National Average
• Able to Observe All Four Seasons!
• www.indy.com

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Living and Studying in Indianapolis

• Many Cultural Attractions
• Indiana Reparatory Theatre
• Murat Center
• Indiana State Museum
• Indianapolis Museum of Art
• Indianapolis Zoo
• Downtown Canal
• Racing Capital of World
• Indy 500 Race
• India Association of Indianapolis (www.myiai.org)

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Department Information

• Student-to-Faculty Ratio of 171
• All Required Courses Taught by Full-Time Faculty
• All Tenure-Track Faculty Hold Ph.D.s
• Opportunities for Undergraduate Research
• Student Scholarships and Funding Available
• Degree Concentration Options
• Software Engineering
• Databases/Datamining
• Game Graphics
• Networking/Network Security

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Faculty and Research

• Dr. Pradhan Bio-informatics
• Dr. Olson Software Engineering
• Dr. Raje Distributed Systems
• Mr. Roberts Databases
• Ms. Roberts Web Development
• Dr. Tuceryan Augmented Reality
• Dr. Xia Databases
• Dr. Zheng Multi-media Visualization
• Dr. Zou Security

• Ms. Acheson Databases
• Dr. Baker Visualization
• Dr. Chen Bio-informatics
• Dr. Duressi Networking
• Dr. Fang Visualization/Graphics
• Mr. Harris Programming/Gaming
• Dr. Liang Networking
• Dr. Mukhopadhyay Intelligent Systems
• Dr. Palakal Bio-informatics

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Research Areas

• Bioinformatics and Intelligent Systems
• Distributed Computing and Systems
• Visualization and Graphics
• Networking
• Computer Security

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Research Centers

• Visual Information Sensing Computing (VISC)
• Center for BioComputing
• Trusted Electronics and Grid Obfuscation (TEGO)

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Bachelor of Science Program

• 124 Credit Hours (approximately 40 courses)
• General Education Includes English, Communication
  Studies, Humanities, Social Science, World
  Cultures, and Physical/Natural Sciences
• Concentrations in Databases/Datamining, Game
  Graphics, Software Engineering, Networking
  Network Security

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Engineering, Science, Technology Building
Houses the Department of Computer Info. Science

• Engineering Science Building, Housing
  Department of Computer Information Science

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Option for BSc. Graduates

• IUPUI CS Offers a Fast-track MS Option
• Additional 1 year of Advanced Courses
• Pending Successful Completion, Students earn a
  Certificate in Applied Computer Science
• Direct Admission to the Master of Science Program

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Option for BSc. Graduates

• Sample Plan of Study
• Fall Semester
• Computer Architecture (CSCI 402)
• Multimedia (CSCI 435)
• Object-oriented Analysis/Design (CSCI 452)
• 300-400 Level Elective
• Spring Semester
• Operating Systems (CSCI 403)
• Algorithms (CSCI 463)
• Senior Capstone (CSCI 495)
• 300-400 Level Elective

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Option for 3-Year Technical Diploma Graduates

• IUPUI CS offers a Fast-track BS Option
• BS in Computer Science in two years post-Diploma.
  
• Note Students entering this program must have
  12 years of secondary education, i.e., 10 2 Jr.
  College.
• Eligible for MS after a Successful Completion of
  BS

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Option for Jr. College Graduates

• IUPUI Offers an Excellent 4-Year Bachelor of
  Science Program
• 124 Credits
• Many Scholarships Available
• Focus areas
• Software Engineering
• Databases/Datamining
• Game Graphics
• Networking/Network Security

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Approximate Expenses

• Undergraduate Fees

• Living Expenses

Total Cost/Year 30,822
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Undergraduate Scholarships

• Bepko Scholars Fellows (Deadline Dec. 1)
• In-State Tuition Waiver, Fees and Books for 4
  years
• Two Years of On-Campus Housing
• Up to 5000/year for 4 Years of
  Graduate/Professional Study at IUPUI
• www.bepkoscholars.iupui.edu
• International Honors (Deadline Dec. 15)
• 4000 Per Year for 4 Years
• www.honors.iupui.edu

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Undergraduate Scholarships

• Admission-Based Scholarships (Deadline Feb. 1)
• Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarships
• 10,000 Per Year for 4 Years
• Outstanding Freshman Scholarship
• 8000 Per Year for 4 Years
• Deans Recognition Scholarship
• 6000 Per Year for 4 Years
• IUPUI Service Award
• 2000-4000 Per Year for 4 Years
• International Ambassador Award
• 3500 Per Year (Renewable Up to 4 Years)

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Undergraduate Scholarships

• Other Scholarship Resources
• Edupass Financial Aids Website for
  International Students, www.edupass.com
• Embark www.embark.com
• Fastaid Contains Special Resources for
  International Students, www.fastaid.com
• Council on International Education Exchange,
  www.ciee.org/index.htm
• International Education Financial Aid Contains
  Approximately 900 Scholarship Listings for
  International Students, www.iefa.org

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Other Financial Resources

• International Student Grant Program (500-2500)
  Sponsored by Office of International Affairs
• Economic Hardship Work Authorization
• Student Loans

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Graduate Programs

• Graduate Certificates (12 Credit Hours, 4
  Courses)
• Biocomputing
• Biometrics
• Computer Security
• Databases Datamining
• Network Security

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Graduate Programs

• Master of Science (30 Credit Hours)
• Thesis Option
• Project Option
• Course-Only Option

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Graduate Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Offered in Cooperation with Purdue University at
  West Lafayette
• Research-Intensive Experience
• Preparation for Faculty and Industry Positions

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Approximate Expenses

• Graduate Fees

• Living Expenses

Total Cost/Year 29,782
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Graduate Student Support

• PhD Students Eligible for Departmental Support
• Support includes full tuition, monthly stipend
• MS Students Pursuing Thesis Option Eligible for
  Departmental Support
• All Students May Join Research Projects and
  Receive Financial Aid

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Benefits of Study in the U.S.A.

• Access to career development opportunities on and
  off campus (part and full-time jobs, internships)
• Networking opportunities with top-notch IT
  companies and organizations
• Exposure to a culture of entrepreneurship and
  creative risk-taking
• Well-prepared to take-on the challenges of global
  economy

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What Do Our Students Say?

• Video Message from Michael Burk, School of
  Science Student

Video Message from Karthik Prabhakar, Computer
Science Major
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What Do Our Students Say?

• Video Message from Neha, CS Masters Student

Video Message from Omkar, Computer Science Ph.D.
Student
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Thank YouQuestions?
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Contact Information

• Rajeev Raje, Ph.D.
• rraje_at_cs.iupui.edu
• Joshua Morrison, M.S.Ed.
• morrison_at_cs.iupui.edu
• http//www.cs.iupui.edu
• (317)-274-9727