SONA UWA
SONA UWA International Pathway
SONA UWA
International Pathway
SONA UWA
1+1 International Pathway
A Sona Star Initiative
Admissions Open · Bengaluru + Alabama, USA
Affordable International Degree
Fee & Pathway Cost
Transparent pricing for your MS in Data Science — compare both routes side by side.
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.
💰 Save ~75% with the Pathway Modelvs Full UWA Route
Recommended1+1 Model
Year 1 at Sona Star, SCALE Bengaluru · Year 2 at UWA, Alabama
Year 1 at Sona Star, SCALE
Year 2 at UWA
Potential Scholarship
Merit-based, subject to eligibility
Total Estimate (2 Years)
~₹23.9 lakh
vs ₹46 lakh for full UWA route
VS
VS
Full UWA Route
Both 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)
~₹46 lakh
≈ $48,496–$56,276
- •Savings: Compared to completing both years directly at UWA, this pathway saves approximately ~75% on total tuition and living costs.