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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
Non-EU students can work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year OR full-time during June, July, and August. The employer must apply for a work permit (TWV) on behalf of the student, which is usually a formality but takes a few weeks to process.
Post-Study Work Visa
The Netherlands offers an 'Orientation Year' (Zoekjaar) visa for graduates of top 200 global universities or Dutch universities. It allows graduates 1 year to find work as a 'highly skilled migrant.' During this year, graduates have unrestricted access to the labor market (no work permit needed).
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: 6.5-7.0 | TOEFL: 90-100 | GRE: Rarely required except for specific technical programs at TU Delft or Eindhoven. High emphasis on relevant undergraduate research.
Indian Community & Living Costs
Living expenses average €1,000 - €1,500 per month. Housing is the biggest challenge, especially in Amsterdam and Utrecht. The Netherlands has one of the largest Indian expat communities in Europe, particularly in the tech and finance sectors. Total estimated living cost: €12,000 - €18,000/year.