This post is relevant to people who are not sure if they want to do their higher studies in Europe or US.
Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages -
Its easier to get an admission into a good university in Europe for a Master's degree. The quality of universities in Europe is very good as well. The downside of Master's in Europe might be difficulty to find jobs in Europe later. I am not sure about the international student rules in Europe, but have heard that they are not as favorable as the ones in US. Keep in mind, a lot of research takes place in Europe.
I would suggest to avoid a 1 year Master's degree, it will not give you enough time to enjoy/learn the subject.
Moreover, high chances you will not even enjoy your student life, with so much going on. In Europe, countries other than UK usually have a two year Master's degree. Switzerland, Sweden, France, Germany, Austria, Netherlands have a few excellent universities. Of course, you'll have to learn their language, but it'l be a good experience.
Some people might argue that you can get done with quicker with a one year Master's degree. You don't have to start from basics, you can start from application level -
I would say, unfortunately as the current situation stands, very few people from India have good basics straight after their Bachelor's.
For example, I am a guy with some communications background, how many of the final year Electronics and Communications guys know - What capacity is ? Who Shannon was ? Can you define Fourier Transforms without telling the formula ?
I don't blame the students for not knowing it, neither the teachers. During Bachelor's in most places (in India), by the time the student realizes what's going on, the semester ends!, time to prepare for exams and remember formulas.One possible reason which I believe contributes to this is, the teachers in India are generally paid less compared to a lot of other professionals.
In any case, if you are sure you intend to do a PhD before even taking up Master's, you could look at direct PhD programs. Also, I would say seriously look at options in Europe as well.
Reason: a) Europe has few top-class universities b) Slightly more easier to get into top universities in Europe than the ones in USA and more importantly c) Since the economy is not doing so well, there is a need for new things, which means much more active research and more funding for research. d) if you commit to a PhD, your application from a funding perspective will be looked at more seriously.
Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages -
Its easier to get an admission into a good university in Europe for a Master's degree. The quality of universities in Europe is very good as well. The downside of Master's in Europe might be difficulty to find jobs in Europe later. I am not sure about the international student rules in Europe, but have heard that they are not as favorable as the ones in US. Keep in mind, a lot of research takes place in Europe.
I would suggest to avoid a 1 year Master's degree, it will not give you enough time to enjoy/learn the subject.
Moreover, high chances you will not even enjoy your student life, with so much going on. In Europe, countries other than UK usually have a two year Master's degree. Switzerland, Sweden, France, Germany, Austria, Netherlands have a few excellent universities. Of course, you'll have to learn their language, but it'l be a good experience.
Some people might argue that you can get done with quicker with a one year Master's degree. You don't have to start from basics, you can start from application level -
I would say, unfortunately as the current situation stands, very few people from India have good basics straight after their Bachelor's.
For example, I am a guy with some communications background, how many of the final year Electronics and Communications guys know - What capacity is ? Who Shannon was ? Can you define Fourier Transforms without telling the formula ?
I don't blame the students for not knowing it, neither the teachers. During Bachelor's in most places (in India), by the time the student realizes what's going on, the semester ends!, time to prepare for exams and remember formulas.One possible reason which I believe contributes to this is, the teachers in India are generally paid less compared to a lot of other professionals.
In any case, if you are sure you intend to do a PhD before even taking up Master's, you could look at direct PhD programs. Also, I would say seriously look at options in Europe as well.
Reason: a) Europe has few top-class universities b) Slightly more easier to get into top universities in Europe than the ones in USA and more importantly c) Since the economy is not doing so well, there is a need for new things, which means much more active research and more funding for research. d) if you commit to a PhD, your application from a funding perspective will be looked at more seriously.
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