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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 (D-2 visa) can work part-time after 6 months of stay. The limit is usually 20 hours per week during semesters (recently increased to 25-30 for some technical majors) and unlimited during vacations. A TOPIK score (Korean proficiency) often allows for higher weekly hour limits.
Post-Study Work Visa
Graduates can apply for the D-10 Job Seeker Visa, which allows a stay of 6 months to 2 years (renewed every 6 months). Eligibility is based on a point system considering age, GPA, and Korean language skills. Transitioning to an E-7 work visa is common after finding professional employment.
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: 5.5-6.5 (for English tracks) | TOPIK: Level 3 or higher is often required for Korean tracks and strongly recommended for jobs | GRE: Generally not required.
Indian Community & Living Costs
Living costs in Seoul are around KRW 1.2M - 1.5M per month, while regional cities are cheaper (KRW 800k - 1M). Accommodation (One-rooms) is a major expense. The Indian community is growing in industrial hubs like Suwon (Samsung) and Seoul. Total estimated living cost: KRW 12M - 18M/year.