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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 with a Type D visa and Permesso di Soggiorno can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours during vacations. A written employment contract is mandatory. Part-time wages typically range from €7 to €12 per hour.
Post-Study Work Visa
After graduation, students can extend their residence permit for up to 12 months (Permesso di Soggiorno per ricerca lavoro) to look for work or start a company. This extension is applicable to those who have completed a Master’s or PhD. Once a job is found, the permit can be converted to a work permit.
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: 75-85 | Italian Language: Not required for English-taught programs, but B1 level is highly recommended for part-time jobs and daily life.
Indian Community & Living Costs
Italy is one of the most affordable EU destinations. Living costs average €600 - €900 per month. Tuition is low, and many Indian students qualify for DSU scholarships (need-based), which cover food and housing. Total estimated living cost: €7,200 - €10,800/year.