MS in Abroad for Indian Students - Universities, Colleges, Fees 2026, Deadlines

Generally, the duration of MS abroad is 1-2 years. More than 1,500 universities offer MS abroad. Of this, the USA has more than 600+ universities that offer MS courses. Germany comes in second place as it has 270+ universities that offer MS in abroad. Some of the popular universities worldwide that offer MS courses are MIT, Stanford University, Technical University of Munich, LMU Munich, The University of Sydney, etc. Students can check this page to know about the details about MS in abroad such as requirements, specialisations, top universities, career opportunities, etc. 

Why Study Masters in Abroad?

A large number of MS courses are offered by the US-based universities. Other countries that offer a number of MS courses are Germany, France, Australia, Canada, UAE. 

• Quality education: Students thinking to study MS abroad can complete their MS from the top-ranked universities such as MIT, Stanford, Technical University of Munich, UC Berkeley, etc. 
• Great career prospects: Indian students decide to study MS abroad due to the career opportunities. Students in the fields like Business, Computer Science, Engineering can find great opportunities abroad. Silicon Valley offers great jobs to Tech graduates
• Exposure to new cultures: While studying with other international students, one can experience different cultures. In 2023-24, 331,602 Indian students were studying in the U.S. Also, in Australia in 2023, 786,891 international students were enrolled in the education programs

Top Masters Abroad Courses for Indian Students 

Indian students willing to do Masters abroad can choose from a wide range of specializations that the universities offer. A large number of MS specializations offered abroad that are available include Computer Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, etc. Other MS in Abroad specializations are given below: 

• Finance
• Geology
• Food & Nutrition
• Chemical Engineering
• Bio-informatics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business Analytics
• Cyber Security
• Business Economics

Top Universities for MS in Abroad

As per Popularity Ranking by Shiksha, some of the universities from where Indian students can complete their MS in Abroad include Technical University of Munich, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, MIT, The University of Melbourne, LMU Munich, etc. Check the country-wise QS Rankings and Shiksha Popularity Rankings from the table given below: 

USA

Top Universities	Shiksha Popularity Rankings	QS Rankings 2026
MIT	#1	#1
Stanford University	#2	#3
UC-Berkeley	#3	#17
Harvard Uni	#4	#5
Columbia University	#11	#38

Germany 

Top Universities	Shiksha Popularity Rankings	QS Rankings 2026
Technical Uni of Munich	#1	#22
LMU Munich	#2	#58
Heidelberg University - Germany	#3	#80
RWTH Aachen University	#4	#105
University of Bonn	#8	#207

France 

Top Universities	Shiksha Popularity Rankings	QS Rankings 2026
Sorbonne University	#2	#72
University of Bordeaux	#5	#494
University of Lorraine	#6	#751-760
University of Nantes	#10	#851-900
Ecole Polytechnique	#9	#41

Australia 

Top Universities	Shiksha Popularity Rankings	QS Rankings 2026
The University of Sydney	#1	#25
The University of Melbourne	#2	#19
The University of New South Wales	#3	#20
Monash University	#4	#36
The University of Queensland	#6	#42

Masters in Abroad Eligibility 

The eligibility to study MS abroad varies as per the university and courses. The main eligibility criteria for admission to Masters in Abroad are given below: 

An Undergraduate Degree

The main requirement to get into MS abroad is to have a Bachelor’s degree. Also, a minimum GPA is also required for admission and this condition varies as per the university and courses. 

IELTS or TOEFL Score 

Indian students have to submit a proof of English language proficiency to study Masters abroad. A minimum score requirement has to be met too by the students. Over 650 universities accept TOEFL scores, 600+ accept IELTS scores, 560+ universities accept Duolingo and 550+ accept PTE scores. 

GMAT or GRE Score 

For admission to MS in abroad courses, some of the universities are going to have the requirement to submit GMAT / GRE scores. More than 500 universities accept GRE scores and over 300 universities accept GMAT scores. 

Work experience 

A few of the Masters abroad universities may also ask for some work experience. The minimum work experience may differ as per the universities. A few of the universities could ask for work experience of one year, two years, three years or more. 

Masters in Abroad Requirements for International Students 

International students who want to apply to MS abroad have to submit the documents. The general requirements and documents required are listed below: 

• An UG degree
• TOEFL or IELTS score 
• Statement of Purpose
• LORs
• Proof of extracurricular activities (if any)
• Motivation letter (if required)
• Passport
• Updated resume
• Passport size photographs

Masters in Abroad Cost 

Students who want to study MS abroad can expect to have the tuition fee between INR 10 lakh - INR 40 lakh. A few universities have the tuition fee more than INR 40 lakh. A few German-based universities that offer MS courses do not have tuition fees. These universities include RWTH Aachen University, LMU Munich, University of Bonn, etc. 

Top Universities offering MS Abroad	Tuition Fees
UC Berkeley	INR 22 L - INR 77 L
Stanford University	INR 31 L - INR 1 Cr.
MIT	INR 37 L - INR 1 Cr.
The University of Melbourne	INR 26 L - INR 39 L
University of Toronto	INR 19 L - INR 42 L
The University of Sydney	INR 23 L - INR 39 L
The University of British Columbia	INR 5 L - INR 37 L
Columbia University	INR 29 L - INR 94 L
Harvard University	INR 19 L - INR 80 L
The University of Queensland	INR 20 L - INR 39 L

Living Expenses

The living cost varies as per the countries and the lifestyle of students. The living expenses for popular countries are given below: 

Country	Cost of Living (Per Month Expenses)
USA	USD 1,000 - USD 2,0000
UK	GBP 690 - GBP 955
Australia	AUD 5,000 - AUD 6,000
Germany	€992
France	EUR 1,000

Also Check: Cost of Living Calculator for Studying Abroad

Scholarships for MS in Abroad

To reduce the tuition fees for Indian students who want to study MS abroad, a number of scholarships are offered. A few of the scholarships that are applicable for international students in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and more countries are given below: 

• K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Award: The maximum value of this scholarship is INR 10 lakh. It is a merit-based scholarship
• J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship: This is a merit-based scholarship and the amount for this varies

A few other scholarships that international students can avail while studying MS in abroad are Hani Zani scholarship, Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship, Unimonit Student Stars 2023. 

Job Opportunities after MS in Abroad

The average salary varies as per the different countries and the job roles. Recruiters in the US of MS graduates include Lockheed Martin, The Boeing, Amazon, Intel Corporation, etc. After completing MS abroad, students can opt for varied job roles such as Software Developer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Mechanical Engineer, etc. Below given are the average salary as per the countries: 

Country	Average Salary (Per Year)
USA	USD 91k
Germany	€55k
Canada	CAD 76k
Australia	AUD 85k
France	€43k

(Source of Salaries: Payscale)

Tasneem Hoda11-14-2025 15:50