MSc or Master of Science is a widely pursued course postgraduate degree course in the whole world because of it’s high credibility, research orientation and better career prospects in fields of technology, management, finance and scientific research.
The common MSc eligibility is a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university. Just like MSc in India, the course duration of MSc Abroad is of 2 years, but many colleges also offer a 1 year master degree course in different masters specializations.
Application Deadlines are a huge deal for international applicants. It varies from country to country and college to college. For Fall Semester, usually the application period starts from August till April in USA and Canada.
To be eligible for Study Abroad Scholarships, students are advised to apply early or most of the time there are separate deadlines for international scholarships.
Some of the highly pursued MSc Abroad courses are MSc Computer Science, MSc Information Technology, MSc Biomedical Engineering, MSc Management, MSc Finance, MSc Biotechnology, etc.
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USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia and other countries of Europe are highly popular foreign destinations to study MSc Abroad. Applications can be directly filled online on the college’s admission portal with personal, academic details, along with other important documents required by the college.
The common documents that are required from international applicants while applying for MSc courses Abroad are:
- Bachelor’s degree Certificate
- College Transcripts/Marksheets
- English Proficiency Certificate or Scores (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, etc.)
- GRE (required in USA and Canada)
- Sufficient Funds for Fees, Living and Other Expenditures, or Scholarship Document
- Statement of Purpose (usually needed in USA & Canada)
- Motivation Letter (required by many European countries)
- Recommendation Letters
- A Valid Passport
According to the latest 2020 QS World Rankings, a majority of top colleges are from USA, followed by UK. The table below shows the top MSc universities and colleges according to the 2020 QS World Rankings:
| QS World Rankings | College Name | Country | Application Deadline | Average Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | United States | January 1 for Fall Semester | INR 87,00,000 |
| 2 | Stanford University | United States | January 7 for Fall Semester | INR 1,14,60,141 |
| 3 | Harvard University | United States | December 15 for Fall Semester | INR 83,00,000 |
| 4 | University of Oxford | United Kingdom | August 21 | INR 25,00,000 |
| 8 | University College London | United Kingdom | July 26 | INR 25,00,000 |
MSc In USA
There are many MSc courses in USA that international students go for, especially in the field of computer science and technology. Advanced course curriculum, higher salary, huge career growth and various scholarship options are some of the main reasons to pusue MSc in US.
MSc Admissions are usually based on the GPA, GRE scores, TOEFL or IELTS scores, Statement of Purpose (SOP) and a minimum of 3 Letter of Recommendations. Check Test Requirements for MSc in USA for complete details.
Top MSc Colleges In USA:
| QS World Rankings 2020 | College Name | Application Deadline | Average Fees | MSc Specializations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | University of Chicago | January 7 | INR 80,00,000 | MSc Threat and Response Management |
| 13 | Princeton University | December 15 | INR 91,30,000 | MSc Computer Science |
| 15 | University of Pennsylvania | January 5 | INR 85,00,000 | MSc Scientific Computing |
| 17 | Yale University | January 2 | INR 84,00,000 | MSc Computer Science |
| 24 | John Hopkins University | January 8 | INR 55,00,000 | MSc Data Science, MSc Information Science, MSc Computer Science |
The average MSc tuition fees are generally around INR 30-80 lakhs but it largely depends upon the college, US state, funding and type of college (government or private).
After the course completion, students can earn an average annual salary of around INR 60,00,000-90,00,000. It can be more or less depending upon course selection and field of work.
Quick Read: Study Visa Requirements in USA
MSc in UK
The United Kingdom is a famous destination for study abroad because many MSc courses are of 1 year course duration and less tuition fees, as compared to USA. The average total tuition fees is around INR 25 lakhs for the complete MSc course.
Apart from this, now UK offers an extension of 2 years in UK Student Visa, which was of 1 year earlier. This resulted in an increased number of international college applications in UK.
Top MSc Colleges in UK:
| QS World Rankings (2020) | College Name | Application Deadline | Average Fees | MSc Specializations Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | University College London (UCL) | July 26 | INR 25,00,000 | MSc Digital Innovation in Built Asset Management |
| 9 | Imperial College London | May 15 | INR 34,00,000 | MSc International Health Management, MSc Advanced Computing |
| 33 | King’s College London | March 31 | INR 27,00,000 | MSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science |
| 49 | University of Bristol | May 15 | INR 24,00,000 | MSc Management, MSc Advanced Computing |
| 67 | University of Glasgow | March 15 | INR 25,00,000 | MSc Investment Fund Management, MSc Management |
In terms of career opportunities, UK offers a number of highly qualified jobs with an annual salary of around INR 32,00,000 according to Payscale. The job market of UK offers a salary hike of around 6-20% hike in the current salary.
Quick Read: Study in UK Scholarships and Financial Aid
MSc in Canada
Canada is another famous international destination for the MSc course. Just like in the US, Canada offers many MSc programs in different domains such as technology, science, management, finance, behavioral science, etc.
Because of it’s higher career and job opportunities in Canada for skilled professionals and less tuition and other living costs, international students prefer Canada as the best higher studies option.
Check out: Masters in USA vs Masters in Canada
Top MSc in Canada Colleges:
| QS World Rankings (2020) | College Name | Application Deadline | Average Fees | Specializations Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | University of Toronto | November 29 | INR 30,11,000 | MSc Computer Science |
| 35 | McGill University | March 1 | INR 22,00,000 | MSc Computer Science |
| 51 | University of British Columbia (UBC) | January 31 | INR 10,37,000 | MSc Computer Science |
| 113 | University of Alberta | May 1 | INR 14,00,000 | MSc Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| 137 | University of Montreal | February 1 | INR 32,00,000 | MSc Economics, MSc Mathematical and Computational Finance |
MSc in Europe
Germany, Sweden, Ireland, France, Italy and Spain are considered the best options for doing Masters (MSc) in any field. There are various research based and taught MSc courses in these countries.
For research based courses, it is advised to first contact the university, or a particular research group and submit your interest letter or mail to join them in the ongoing research and funding opportunities.
The best thing about studying in Europe is after course completion, there is comparatively less competition finding relevant jobs as compared to in US and Canada.
The thing is, students can easily find PhD opportunities quite easily since most of these countries consider all the students as same. They do not differentiate between a national or international applicant, like in US, UK and Canada.
The top MSc Colleges in Europe:
| QS World Rankings (2020) | College Name | Location | Average Fees | Top MSc Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) | Netherlands | INR 26,00,000 | MSc Computer Science, MSc Transport Infrastructure & Logistics, MSc Computer Engineering |
| 63 | Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich | Germany | INR 26,00,000 | MSc Management, MSc Data Science |
| 64 | University of Amsterdam | Netherlands | INR 25,00,000 | MSc Business Administration, MSc Grid Computing |
| 92 | Lund University | Sweden | INR 11,00,000 | MSc Managing People, MSc Information Systems |
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