Germany

Germany is the home of some world ranked universities that offers the best master's programme in civil engineering. Some of the Universities in Germany are ranked under the top 100 civil engineering universities in the world. The below table includes the list of some best universities in Germany to study Masters in Civil Engineering:

Top universities in Germany offers the best master's programme in Civil Engineering. A MS in Civil Engineering in Germany is a 2-years postgraduate programme for international students. German universities offer the best education and better opportunities to students after completing the degree. The average salary of Masters in Civil Engineering graduates in Germany is around 37,100 to 47,300 EUR (INR 32.6 L to 41.6 L*).

Relatively, Germany is not unaffordable to live in for international students. The cost of living will depend on various factors such as the location of your university, type of accommodation, your lifestyle etc. Some cities like Berlin and Frankfurt may be expensive for international students to live in.  you would need around €861 per month, or so says the Federal Foreign Office. 

Getting a master’s degree from Germany can be a viable option for many international students who want to get a quality education at an affordable price. Other reasons to pursue Masters in Germany are:

• Living costs are reasonable
• Access to various scholarship opportunities
• International outlook

The first year tuition fee for top universities in Germany are given as follows:

There are various top job sectors in Germany for Indian students. Some of top sectors in Germany are- Building and Construction Sector, Electrical and Electronics Industry, Health Sector and Medicine, Mechanical and Automotive Sector, etc.

Popular programmes across Germany include the following:

• Computer Science and Information Technology (IT)
• Engineering Studies
• Social Sciences
• Management Studies
• Humanities and creative arts

Germany is a popular study abroad destination among Indians. Germany is home to famous universities offering wide selection of courses many of which are taught in English. Public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees but an administrative fee of EUR 300-500 INR 29 K-INR 48.7 K needs to be paid at the start of every semester. Cost of studying and living is comparatively lower as compared to countries such as US and UK. Germany boasts a strong economy and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union that currently dwindles at 6.4%.

Saarland University is a top-ranking German university, and has secured the rank #600 in QS World University Rankings 2024. When it comes to US News & World Report, Saarland University has claimed the spot #920 in Best Global Universities, #360 in Best Global Universities in Europe and #49 in Best Global Universities in Germany.