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MS DURATION
2 years
Tuition Range
€150 - €350/semester (public) | Up to €20,000/yr (private)
Avg Package (Indian Grads)
€45,000 - €65,000/year (INR 40-58 LPA)
Part-time Work
120 full days or 240 half days/year
Top Universities
University | QS Ranking | Popular Programs | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
Technical Univ. of Munich | #22 | Informatics, Engineering, Management | €4,000 – €12,000 |
LMU Munich | #58 | Medicine, Psychology, Physics, Law | €0 (Semester fees only: ~€170) |
Heidelberg University | #80 | Medicine, Biosciences, Physics, History | €3,000 (State of BW fee) |
Free University of Berlin | #88 | Political Science, Humanities, Life Sciences | €0 (Semester fees only: ~€315) |
RWTH Aachen University | #105 | Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science | €0 (Semester fees only: ~€320) |
Karlsruhe Institute of Tech | #98 | Engineering, Computer Science, Physics | €3,000 (State of BW fee) |
Humboldt Univ. of Berlin | #130 | Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Law | €0 (Semester fees only: ~€315) |
Technical Univ. of Berlin | #145 | Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics | €0 (Semester fees only: ~€310) |
Part-time work rules
Work rules vary by country in Europe. In France, international students can work up to 964 hours/year (approximately 20 hrs/week). In Italy, students can work up to 20 hours/week during studies and full-time during breaks. In Switzerland, international students can work up to 15 hours/week during semesters and full-time during official breaks (after the first 6 months of study). In the Netherlands, students can work up to 16 hours/week or full-time during summer months (June-August).
Post-Study Work Visa
France offers a 1-year post-study residence permit (APS - Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) to search for work, extendable if employed. Italy provides a 1-year job-seeker visa after graduation. Switzerland allows a 6-month job search period after completing studies from a Swiss university. The Netherlands offers a 1-year Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa for graduates to find employment. Many EU countries also allow skilled graduates to apply for the EU Blue Card for long-term work.
Average Salary for Indian MS Graduates
ENTRY LEVEL
€45,000 - €65,000/year (INR 40-58 LPA)
MID LEVEL
€65,000 - €90,000/year (INR 58-80 LPA)
Exam Requirements
English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL 80-90 | French-taught: DELF/DALF B2-C1 | Italian-taught: CILS B2 | Most programs in Netherlands, Switzerland (ETH/EPFL) are in English. GRE: Generally not required in continental Europe.
Indian Community & Living Costs
Living costs vary significantly across Europe. Switzerland is the most expensive (€1,500-€2,500/month). France: €800-€1,500/month (Paris is most expensive). Italy: €600-€1,200/month (Milan is costliest). Netherlands: €900-€1,400/month. Many European countries offer heavily subsidized public transport, student housing, and meal plans. Indian communities are growing in all major European cities. Total estimated living cost: €8,000-€25,000/year depending on the country.