Need advice on applying for fully funded Master's programs (3-year BCA graduate from India)

Hi everyone!

I'm a recent BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) graduate from India with a 3-year degree, and I'm planning to apply for a fully funded Master's in Computer Science/AI/Data Science for the 2027 intake.

My goal is to get a professor-funded or government-funded scholarship because I cannot afford self-funded programs.

Here's my profile:

* 3-year BCA from India

* Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate available

* No IELTS/TOEFL yet (looking for universities that accept MOI)

* No GRE

* A few internships and academic projects

* Interested in research and willing to contact professors before applying

The countries I'm mainly considering are:

* South Korea

* Japan

* Taiwan

* China

* Germany

* Italy

* France

* Finland

*Hungary

*Belgium

I have a few questions:

1. Has anyone here been admitted with a 3-year BCA to these countries?

2. Which universities are known to accept MOI instead of IELTS?

3. Is emailing professors before applying worth it? Any tips for getting replies?

4. Are there any fully funded universities or scholarships that you would strongly recommend?

5. If you were in my position, what would you do differently to maximize your chances?

6. Tips for writing a worthy SOP.

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences, recommendations, or any mistakes I should avoid.

Thank you so much!