MSc Abroad, USA, Canada, UK, Germany: Admission Details, Fees, Colleges, Scholarships 2023

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.

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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

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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 salaryhuge 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.

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MSc in UK

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.

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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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Master of Science [M.Sc] : 9 answered questions

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Ques. Does IISER provide a 2-year MSc? If yes, how can I apply?

● Top Answer By Shivangi Mishra on 06 May 22

Ans. Yes, IISER Kolkata offers a 2 year-long MS program in Space Science. The application for the program is open now. Here are the application details. Enquiries  cessi@iiserkol.ac.in Application portal opened 20th April 2022 Application Portal closes  20th May 2022 Publication of shortlist for interview  25th May 2022 Selection process ends  June 2022 To apply you need to have a recent bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering with first class or equivalent and qualification in either GATE or other national eligibility test such as JEST. Read more
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Ques. What is better to do M.Sc. from CFTRI Mysore or M.Tech from abroad?

● Top Answer By Rajit Ghosh, on 22 Nov 21

Ans. An MSc. from CFTRI Mysore is considered to be one of the best for food technology in India. It has been the pioneer in providing quality education in food. But you need to keep in mind that it is a government institution. Therefore it has its own limitations, in terms of research, funds and several other things. On the other hand if you choose to go abroad, your guide has full autonomy for the funds. They take the responsibility of spending the money and what projects to pursue or not. It is known that colleges abroad have better facilities and better working conditions. Indian institutes lack this although they have state of the art facilities but they are of no match for the colleges abroad. Also, the hard work you will put in to get into CFTRI is much more than getting admission in any college abroad. They also provide better returns. If your financial background is good you can then choose to go abroad rather than studying in India.Read more
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Ques. Am I making a mistake by preferring IISER Kolkata over IIT Kharagpur MSc Integrated Physics?

● Top Answer By Malabika Roychowdhury on 21 Dec 21

Ans. No, it is not a mistake to prefer IISER Kolkata over IIT KGP for an MSc integrated course in Physics. You are going to get a pure science degree so it makes more sense to get the degree from an institute that focuses on that degree. IIT KGP is popular for its engineering degrees. So, you will be mostly surrounded by people who are pursuing engineering degrees. You won’t get to meet many like-minded students. The course structure of integrated MSc at IITs is also outdated.  At IISER Kolkata, you will get a decent course structure and better faculties for an integrated MSc. Read more
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Ques. Is an M.Sc from Nalanda Open University good?

● Top Answer By Manisha Lamba on 20 Oct 21

Ans. If you want to stand out among others in your master’s degree, you should pursue your master’s in a regular mode from a government university. This will later help you to pursue your further studies in post-graduate degrees, like Ph.D. So it is suggested that you work a bit harder and try to get admission in a government college with the course offered in the regular mode. However, if you merely require a master’s degree, you can pursue it from any educational institution.Read more
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Ques. Is doing M.Sc at Bangalore University a good option?

● Top Answer By Krishna Murthy on 30 Nov 21

Ans. According to the reviews online, Bangalore University (BU) is an average institution. It sure is one of the oldest in the country and has a reputation. But it nowadays has been seen to deteriorate day by day.  Here are some facts about BU: The faculty members, though highly experienced, are very few. Most of the classes are taken by Research students. There is no proper management. The exam results are delayed most of the time. The syllabus is not upgraded catering to the latest trends in the industry. Bus service is not provided. The canteen is not clean and well maintained. Most students choose to study in this college due to its brand and reputation. It is an older elite institute which they often think will be reliable. The quality of education is considered to be good and students are selected here for admission based on their merit.Read more
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