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MSc in Computer Science - Batch of 2026
4.3
Beyond the lectures. Life at KIT
Tips: No prerequisites, but you should be familiar with German culture. At our time, there was no entrance exam for the college, but now they have mandated the GRE and an entrance examination. I am very much satisfied with the course offered here at kit that too in English.
Likes (Student Life): It's a very good city for the student to live in. KIT offers learning from experienced professors, exploring different domains. Life here is a little demanding academically, lectures, assignments, part time. KIT also offers dynamic opportunities to build communication to get involved in student activities and cultural activities.
Dislikes (Internships): There is a good chance of getting internship if you search properly. And sometimes you will get internships not related to your field but you can always build connections that will help you in future. You can always go through the platform like linkedin and some other Germany specific to find Internships and part time.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45100
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2026Read more
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Mrunal Mangesh Devalapurkar Verified Icon
MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
5.0
Excellent Research Oriented Education with Strong Faculty and Global Exposure.
Tips: Coming to KIT, one thing I'd tell any student is this: be ready to learn on your own. There's no spoon-feeding here. The academic environment is genuinely tough, and professors expect you to take charge of your own progress instead of waiting to be taught everything step by step. Honestly, moving from India wasn't easy at first. The food took some getting used to, the culture felt different in small ways I hadn't expected, and there were days I really missed home and family. Classes here work differently too — you're expected to speak up, question things, argue your point if you disagree, and basically run your own schedule without anyone reminding you. Little things, like how people communicate or what's considered "normal" daily life, took some adjusting to as well. But KIT's student body is incredibly international, so you're never really alone in figuring things out — there's always someone from another country going through the same thing, and that makes a huge difference. On the scholarship side, my honest advice is: don't wait. Start looking early because funding in Germany is competitive, and the good ones fill up fast. I'm currently on the Deutschlandstipendium myself, which gives 300 euros a month. There are other options floating around too, so it's worth digging through them and seeing what you actually qualify for. Looking back, I'd say my time at KIT has been genuinely worth it. The Mechanical Engineering program has given me real exposure — both academically and through research — and being in Germany adds another layer, since you're close to some serious engineering and industry work. Just go in knowing it's demanding. Between coursework, managing daily life, and maybe juggling a part-time job, you'll need to stay organized and a little stubborn about your goals.
Likes (Safety): KIT provides a balanced life where you have academic, social, and personal growth, and that is why I rated it 5. Being a Mechanical Engineering student at KIT, my everyday routine involves lectures, tutorials, assignments, project work, HiWi jobs (student assistants in the projects being carried out in the department), independent studies, and much more. The best part about the studies here is the blend of academic discipline and interaction with other students from different countries. KIT constantly organizes student parties, cultural activities, sports activities, career fairs, workshops, introductory activities, research, and much more. All my interests lie in the social and cultural activities because it gives us an opportunity to make friends and relax from the academic disciplines. There are plenty of student communities at KIT, ranging from sports, music, culture, entrepreneurship, technology, international students' activities, and much more. It's easier for students with various interests to join any community that matches their interests. I particularly like the international student community that organizes a buddy programme comprising activities such as Trips, hiking, run club, tech events, board games, and much more.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2026Read more
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BSc in Computer science - Batch of 2027
5.0
Greatly technology orientated if you into technology then just join it
Tips: There are ups and downs in life, you just need to stay strong, and everything is gonna be the best. Just have this mentality, and it's gonna be fine. Here, there is a concept of working students, which is like working in the company during your studies, and ya I did that. I am fully satisfied with the university multi culture people and great opportunities.
Likes (Part time work): I wake up in the morning do some exercises morning walks or jogging then I visit my university lectures and part time job, and then I look into the university home work, in the evening I just read some novels and then sleep. At the university, we have a university fest every year nice way to connect with people, and the orientation phase is also important.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Just one email away from getting a reply if you have any doubts. At university, we use slides, and you can bring your laptops and code in the lectures, and there are also Menti meters, which are quizzes in between the really fun classes. The teaching faculty are from different countries.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1300
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
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Reviewed on 8 Sep 2026Read more
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MSc in Computer Science - Batch of 2027
4.1
Research-focused University with state-of-the-art ongoing researches
Tips: The city or nearby regions have a very tight housing situation. You most likely feel very stressed due to your assignments and lonely due to very little interaction with other people, and you would find it very difficult to make friends compared to Indian regions.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is top-notch, with research focused. They are always welcoming and nice to discuss any of the topics you find challenging. They reply to your emails almost always. They encourage you to research and work with them on hard problems, so if you are into deep research, the professors will help you with problems related to your thesis.
Dislikes (Part time work): Rated low due to a lack of English-speaking part-time jobs. The number of jobs is good, but most of those are consultancies that require German language knowledge. Since the university is research-focused, you get very workload-heavy assignments causing less time for part-time opportunities, which also demand regular meetings, as consultancy firms do.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
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MSc in Computer Science - Batch of 2028
3.9
excellent research-oriented university with strong academic opportunities
Tips: KIT is highly research- and application-oriented, rather than based on memorising answers, as is often experienced in the Indian education system. At the Master's level, there is very little spoon-feeding, so the initial transition can be challenging. The transition initially takes some time, however, with time, you adapt to the academic environment and learn to manage your studies and responsibilities independently. KIT offers various scholarship and financial-support opportunities for international students, including a stipend.
Likes (Value for money): Despite the relatively high tuition fees, I believe the quality of education at KIT makes the investment worthwhile. As a non-EU student, I pay u20ac1700 per semester out of which u20ac1500 is a state-imposed fee for non-EU students. Personally, I feel the tuition fee could be lower, ideally below u20ac1000 per semester, as the current amount makes studying more expensive.
Dislikes (Public transportation): From my point of view on public transport, it got 3 stars out of 5 due to the fact that KVV offers quite a decent public transport network through which one can move around the city and its suburbs without having his or her own car. Nevertheless, it is also a fact that the process is not always stable owing to various problems.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 65000
Reviewed on 7 Sep 2026Read more
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MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2025
3.5
Good experience with cutting edge research facilities
Tips: I was there for my exchange programme to do my thesis, so I didn't take any courses, but I had friends who were doing a Bachelor's. With the current situation, it's not very easy to find internships, and it can get stressful if you have taken out a loan. I was getting a DAAD scholarship of around 1000 euros per month, so that is enough, but it depends on your lifestyle and the apartment rent, which can be high. It's a very good city to live in. The tuition fee for international students is high for a Master's, but I was on exchange, so I didn't have to pay any.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 3 Sep 2026Read more
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BSc in Mechanical Engineering (German) - Batch of 2029
4.4
Why KIT was a great experience, and how it prepared me as an Engineer for life after graduation.
Tips: The student body is very diverse; hence, it becomes easy to adapt and not many cases of discrimination occur. The cost of my course was around 1700 euros per semester, and there are no scholarships available (neither need- nor merit-based). I am fully satisfied with the institution because of its excellent reputation in Europe in terms of Chemical & Mechanical Engineering, and the country because of its very useful industry linkages (particularly with Mercedes-Benz owing to partial sponsorship by the Carl Benz Foundation).
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 65000
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026Read more
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BSc in Mechanical Engineering (German) - Batch of 2028
4.6
KIT is a bit stressful but a fun university.
Tips: This college is very academically rigorous, and everyone fails one or the other course at least once, but there are retests for all courses. It is recommended to complete this course in 3 years, but most people end up taking around 4 years. Make sure to join some student club or organization and get practical experience along with studying because people who offer jobs don't really focus on grades if you have passed, but on your experience and skills.
Likes (Post study jobs): I have not completed my studies yet but I have seen career fair in my university and a lot of students get jobs in big automobile companies like Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, etc. Some people also pursue master's degrees, either at KIT or some other university (I have heard of a lot of students going to ETH Zurich).
Dislikes (Part time work): I personally found it a bit difficult to find part-time work while studying, as there is very high competition here and very good proficiency in German is required in most places. Most people try to find part-time work in the university itself, as it fits well with the study schedule.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026Read more
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Master of Science in Business Informatics - Batch of 2026
4.7
Challenging Academics and Life-Changing Growth at KIT
Tips: Before coming to KIT, you need to be prepared for how notoriously tough the academics are. KIT is an absolute powerhouse for engineering and computer science, but they don't hold your hand at all. The exam period (Klausurenphase) here is intense—you'll spend weeks glued to a desk in the KIT Library (KIT-Bib) or the AKK studying past papers (Altklausuren). The failure rates on first-year weed-out exams can be intimidating, so developing strong study habits from week one isn't just advice; it's survival. Don't try to go through it alone. Joining a Fachschaft (student council for your department), forming study groups (Lerngruppen), and actually going to office hours (Sprechstunden) will save your grades. Outside of lectures, make time to drop by student clubs or grab a cheap beer at the AKK on campus to decompress. If you come in ready to work hard, manage your time, and lean on your classmates, a degree from KIT opens huge doors—but you definitely have to earn it.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I gave permanent residence a 3/5 because while the legal roadmap on paper looks straightforward for KIT STEM graduates, navigating the actual administrative process in Karlsruhe is a huge test of patience. The rules sound simple enough—get a job tied to your degree, pay into public pension insurance (Rentenversicherung) for 21 to 27 months, and prove B1/B2 German proficiency. The real nightmare is dealing with the local Ausländerbehörde. Getting appointments, processing visa extensions, or converting your post-study visa into a Blue Card or PR takes months of waiting and radio silence. If you work in IT or software engineering around Karlsruhe or the broader CyberForum network, landing a qualifying role isn't the problem. The hurdle is purely bureaucratic: keeping a steady contract, racking up those mandatory monthly pension payments without gaps, and handling endless paperwork in formal German. The long-term quality of life and work-life balance here are great once you're fully settled, but reaching permanent residency feels less like a smooth pathway and more like an administrative obstacle course.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes23 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026Read more
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MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management - Batch of 2025
5.0
Best university life I had
Tips: Moving out here definitely brought a bit of a culture shock at first, but honestly, it’s been pretty easy to get used to. I actually landed a couple of scholarships too, which took a massive weight off my shoulders. When it comes to the actual studies at KIT, I'm seriously happy with my course and how the university runs things. Karlsruhe itself is an amazing city to live in as a student, and the overall quality of life is great. There are a ton of cool spots and attractions right nearby—like hanging out at the Schloss gardens—and the entire region has a really vibrant, international vibe with people from all over the place. Plus, because Karlsruhe is such a major tech hub, the local job market is solid, so finding good working student roles or internships actually feels doable.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes6 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 10775
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026Read more
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MSc in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics - Batch of 2026
4.2
Great campus and very amicable staffs and professors.
Tips: Before joining this college, students should know that knowing German up to the B1 level will be an advantage. Scholarships are available for women, and students get a lot of things at a discounted rate, including insurance and travel. I personally like Germany and its work culture, and everything here is a piece of cake if you know German. However, the top preference will be for German-speaking people with at least B1 level German.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The professors provide excellent guidance and use well-equipped teaching strategies. They are very understanding and very liberal. They are very involved in the students' calibre and are great mentors. They have a really cool structured program for a better understanding. So far, I have no complaints.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Indian restaurants are a bit too expensive, especially for students who are working part-time and trying to manage their expenses. Turkish takeaway is a better option for students, or you can eat at franchises like McDonald's. Learning to cook for yourself is the best option.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 650
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60275
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024Read more
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B.Ed./BSc in Informatics (In German) - Batch of 2026
3.6
Top university of Germany
Tips: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is one of the most famous and renowned institutions in Germany. It is also in the ranking of top 4 universities in Germany and secures the best ranking in the subject of Computer Science. Being a top university a student is expected to spend a major part of their time studying and doing worksheets on a regular basis. Things can get a bit hectic sometimes, but in the end, you will be given recognition for passing out from this prestigious institution.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 851
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2023Read more
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BSc in Mechanical Engineering (German) - Batch of 2024
4.5
Helpful information about Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Tips: The tuition fees for all the international students in all the universities in Baden-Württemberg state of Germany is 1500 Euros at least. Knowing German language would be extremely helpful to connect with other students, but living in Karlsruhe without knowing German is also possible. Everyone at the Bürgerbüro can speak English and a lot of shopkeepers do it too.
Likes (Post study jobs): KIT has a very good reputation among everyone and the employers in Germany. Mechanical Engineering and Informatics are two of the most popular programs here and after successfully getting the degree, getting a job at a company like Mercedes Benz or Siemens is relatively easy.
Dislikes (Public transportation): The free public transport zone included for students here is not as big compared to other cities in Germany, and public transport is only accessible for free from 6pm-6am every weekend. It is available for free on every holiday. But the quality of transport is very good. A network of bus and trains is provided for a pretty good range of travel, even upto a French city called Lauterbourg.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2022Read more
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MS Finance - Batch of 2026
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
3.5
Overwhelming but worthwhile.
Tips: Everything here moves at a fast pace, and the feeling of the East Coast is entirely different from the West Coast. It is a very popular city to pursue higher education, so you'll find students from all colleges. The cost of living is very high, and that is mainly because of the ren,t so keep that in mind.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2450
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2025Read more
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MS Finance - Batch of 2026
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
3.8
The city is expensive but student-friendly.
Tips: You'll have a great time here so don't be nervous. Make the most of your time here attend classes to truly learn and pursue any extracurricular activities that interest you. While Boston is an expensive city it's also very student friendly. People are friendly and they love to socialise a lot. Try to be friendly and connect with people. I am quite satisfied with my experiences.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2550
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 88300
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025Read more
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MS in Environmental Sciences - Batch of 2025
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
4.0
Be fully prepared before joining, as professors expect you to be more independent.
Tips: I had a great time here and that's largely because I was mentally prepared and came with a decent scholarship. Otherwise expenses can really add up. The people here are individualistic, and professors expect you to be more independent, which was something I struggled with. I recommend being open to collaborations and projects as they stand out more than your GPA.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration):
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2500
Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82900
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MA in Global Inclusion and Social Development - Batch of 2025
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
3.9
Great education and faculty.
Tips: I have seen changes in myself after moving here. The culture shock wasn't intense, but it was present, and it took me some time to get used to the abruptness and demeanour of the locals, as they can be a lot more straightforward than expected. Living here is expensive, so if you get an opportunity to work on campus, you should definitely take advantage of it.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2825
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more
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Bachelor of Science in Management - Batch of 2026
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
3.6
There's a hackathon almost every other week to keep our skills sharp.
Tips: There are tons of events on campus, and there's a hackathon almost every other week to keep my skills sharp. It's easy to make connections with people from other majors because of these events, and it's a great way to make friends, too. Of course, not everything is perfect. One of the first things that really hit me was the weather and how cold it can get, so you'd better come prepared. Plus, the campus Wi-Fi is a bit unreliable, so make sure you're ahead of your work so you don't get caught when it inevitably goes out.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3875
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 86750
Reviewed on 28 May 2025Read more
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MA in Global Governance and Human Security - Batch of 2025
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
3.8
Great learning environment for students.
Tips: This university has really managed to teach me what is necessary to learn and has exceeded my expectations in various ways. The curriculum is pretty flexible, and so are the professors here. I also received a merit-based scholarship for 8,500 USD, which made things easier. My only annoyance is that the bus system becomes rather unreliable in the winter because of the snow.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2925
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD 69775
Reviewed on 27 May 2025Read more
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MS Finance - Batch of 2025
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
4.2
UMass is a fun university
Tips: I think students should know how to communicate because it's the most important thing that I came across. I didn't know anything about scholarships but Shiksha helped me with that. On a scale 1 to 10, I'll rate 8 for the university, course and country I'll rate 6 because of their health care system.
Likes (Indian Food): There are several Indian restaurants in Boston. But I prefer cooking at home as it is healthy and pocket-friendly. There are lots of Indian grocery stores, where we mostly get all the Indian vegetables as most vegetarian students that I know have no issue finding the food/vegetarian food they like.
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): Few of the professors are not from United States, therefore it becomes difficult to understand their accents. Otherwise, their experience in the particular field is what a student gets the most help from. We have post discussion every week, an assignment exam every 2 weeks, then weekly presentations and group presentations. And a mid term and final exam.
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1375
Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024Read more
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MS Business Analytics - Batch of 2024
Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston
3.2
It is just fine, not worth the amount of money I am paying. But just okay.
Tips: I have had a massive change in my personality. There is not a big cultural shift as all the masters' students are Indians, so you feel at home and don’t rely on getting international exposure a lot until you meet different people. I got a total of 4k off my tuition in terms of scholarship. Overall, the college and course is just fine.
Likes (Internships): Internships are not a lot, you can always make connections and talk to career services. You can also talk to alumni or your professors. There is, but there is a lot of fight seeing how bad the market is right now and how competitive the market is. All you can do is keep applying.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I usually go with what is the cheapest. Usually Uber eats have a lot deals on a daily basis where you can get buy1 get 1 and I am a non vegetarian so I have a lot of options for myself. For vegetarians, you might have options, but it would be less. Usually cooking by myself, but sometimes you can cheat
Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200
Prepping time for classes6 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryUSD
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2024Read more
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9.56 L - 30.15 L

KIT Germany V/s UMass Boston
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