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MS DURATION
1 - 2 years
Tuition Range
€1,000 - €30,000/year
Avg Package (Indian Grads)
€40,000 - €70,000/year
Part-time Work
15-20 hrs/week
Top Universities
University | QS Ranking | Popular Programs | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
ETH Zurich (Switzerland) | #2 | Robotics, Physics, Architecture, Data Science | €2,200 – €4,500 |
Université PSL (France) | #8 | Physics, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences | €3,000 – €6,000 |
EPFL (Switzerland) | #10 | Computer Science, Life Sciences, Civil Engineering | €1,500 – €3,000 |
TU Delft (Netherlands) | #11 | Aerospace, Civil Engineering, Industrial Design | €18,000 – €21,000 |
Technical Univ. of Munich (GER) | #12 | Informatics, Management, Automotive Eng. | €4,000 – €12,000 |
University of Amsterdam (NL) | #55 | Psychology, Communication, Media, Sociology | €10,000 – €17,000 |
Lund University (Sweden) | #82 | Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering | €12,000 – €18,000 |
KU Leuven (Belgium) | #85 | Philosophy, Theology, Dentistry, Engineering | €9,000 – €11,000 |
Part-time work rules
International students in France are legally allowed to work up to 964 hours per year, which equates to roughly 20 hours per week (60% of full-time). All students are guaranteed the national minimum wage (SMIC), which is approximately €11.65 per hour. No special authorization is required for VLS-TS holders.
Post-Study Work Visa
Indian students graduating with a Master's degree in France are eligible for a 2-year 'Job Search/Business Creation' (RECE) visa. This allows graduates to stay and look for a job or start a business. France also has a special agreement with India allowing Indian alumni to receive 5-year short-stay Schengen visas.
Average Salary for Indian MS Graduates
ENTRY LEVEL
€35,000 - €60,000/year (INR 32-54 LPA) – varies by country
MID LEVEL
€55,000 - €90,000/year (INR 50-80 LPA) – Switzerland pays highest
Exam Requirements
IELTS: 6.0-6.5 | TOEFL: 80-90 | GMAT: Often required for Grande Écoles / MBA | French Proficiency (DELF/DALF): Only if the course is taught in French; otherwise, English tracks are widely available.
Indian Community & Living Costs
Living costs range from €800 - €1,200 per month. Paris is the most expensive (€1,200+), while cities like Lyon or Toulouse are more affordable (€700-900). Students can benefit from CAF (housing subsidies) which can cover up to 30% of rent. Total estimated living cost: €9,600 - €14,400/year.