MS is one of the most sought after courses today because of the weight it carries on your resume. But it is essential to keep in mind that the kind of school and MS program you attend also has brand associations that can help open doors based on the school's reputation. Hence, it is important to choose the place of study wisely before applying.
The criteria for choosing your MS college should be based keeping in mind the cost, reputation, quality of education, positive reviews etc.
Here are a few of the best countries where the best colleges to study MS from are situated -
United States
US has always been the magnet for thousands of ambitious students around the world. US is the destination Indian students prefer over other countries because US colleges offer academic excellence, extensive support services for international students, generous funding, wide variety of educational options, flexible curricula and OPT and CPT which provide hands-on training. This all in one package is offered only by the US, along with the fact that there is already a strong Indian community which thrives there.
A few of the popular US colleges offering MS -
- California State University
- Harvard University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Southern Illinois University
- Stanford University
United Kingdom
Masters courses in UK are shorter and more intensive than other countries, so you will graduate sooner (usually within a year) without compromising on education quality. This will save your time and money spent on tuition fees and cost of living. The UK has the second highest number of universities ranked in the top 100 by the 2014-2015 Times Higher Education World Rankings. UK has a long tradition of education with some of its universities having started in the 12th-13th century.
A few of the popular UK colleges offering MS -
- University of Salford
- University of Glasgow
- University of Birmingham
- University of Oxford
- University of Nottingham
Australia
Australian university qualifications are internationally recognised and valued by employers and academics worldwide. Australian degrees can be divided into Professional Development Masters, Professional Masters and Traditional Academic Masters. Professional Development Masters degrees offer opportunities to specialise in a particular area. Professional Masters enable students who have a general or non-professional undergraduate background to train and qualify to practice in a particular field.
A few of the popular Australian colleges offering MS -
- The University of Adelaide
- Queensland university of Technology
- The University of Sydney
- Charles Darwin University
- University of Canberra
Germany
German Masters programmes draw on world-leading expertise in a number of fields, particularly in applied sciences, engineering and related subject areas. For Germany, the sole criteria of selection is academic excellence as documented by means of academic certificates, publications, patents, etc. After completing one’s degree programme from a German university, one is allowed to stay in Germany for 18 months to look for a job in keeping with one’s qualification.
A few of the popular German colleges offering MS -
- University of Bayreuth
- Technical University of Berlin
- Braunschweig University of Technology
- Technical University of Munich
- Dresden University of Technology
Canada
The number of international students enrolled in Canadian universities has grown year on year over the past few years. Canada’s higher education sector is characterised by its diversity; its institutions vary in size, history and portfolio of programmes and specialisms. Canadian degree/diploma is recognized around the world as being of the highest standard. And you get all this at a remarkably low cost, both in terms of cost of education and the cost of living.
A few of the popular Canadian colleges offering MS –
- University of Toronto
- University of Ottawa
- University of Alberta
- University of Windsor
- Western University Canada