Master's Programs in the US: Requirements and Funding

In summary, a final year bachelor's student from India is seeking information about math master's programs in the States or Europe, with a preference for applied mathematics but open to pure math. They are unsure about the admission procedure and whether they need to take the subject GRE for a master's degree. They welcome any advice and should check the specific requirements and funding information for the programs they are interested in.
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I am a final year bachelor's student majoring in Math. I live in India, but I would like to go the the States or Europe for master's degree. I'd eventually like to do applied mathematics (I'm open to doing pure math at this stage). Can someone tell me which schools offer decent math master's courses and maybe brief me on what whole admission procedure will be like. I'm giving my general GRE test next week. Will I have to give my subject GRE even if I'm not applying for a Phd? Any advice is welcome.
 
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requirements regarding taking subject GRE may differ from school to school. you have to check requirements for particular programs you will apply. also check info about funding because some Departments don't offer funding for master's students
 

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