Should I Send My Daughter Abroad for an Interaction Design Master's After Finishing Her Industrial Design BA?

Ans: Hello,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am glad to know that your daughter is studying Textile Design at NIFT Gandhinagar, and is currently in the third year. To answer your question first, I would like to inform you that we only deal with overseas education. As an answer to your query, you would be happy to know that there exist a number of outstanding universities that offer Textile Design overseas, viz., Rhode Island School of Design in the USA, Central Saint Martins in the UK, and the Royal College of Art in London. Next, pertaining to your question as to whether your daughter should work for a year prior to pursuing a Master’s degree, I would like to tell you that doing so can not only offer your daughter relevant hands-on experience, but also a defined career trajectory. This gap year will enable your daughter to hone her passion/interests and establish a robust portfolio, which can prove beneficial when she applies to prestigious master's programs. Not just that, while acquiring professional experience, your daughter can become aware of the particular fields of interest within textile design, which in turn, can assist her in opting for a program that best resonates with her professional ambitions.

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Ans: Hello Nergesh. Thank you for connecting with us. It is good to hear that your daughter has been pursuing her physiotherapy (BPT) degree from KLE College, Belgavi. Willing to pursue a master’s degree abroad is indeed a good decision to consider. Let me tell you that Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, the USA, the Netherlands, and New Zealand are highly recommended nations for your daughter. Each of the mentioned countries has its own unique advantages and offerings that your daughter can carefully consider in order to find the best fit for her academic and career goals. Additional factors include programme reputation, faculty expertise, research opportunities, and career opportunities.It would be good if you let us know if your daughter has a specific country in mind from which she wishes to pursue her higher studies. Our expert team will contact you soon.

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Ans: My reco would be to join another institutions within India for Masters in Design because this will allow your daughter to come out of her comfort zone, explore the new institution, learn in a different environment, make new connections. Opportunities outside India would give her all the advantages I listed for joining another instituion plus the opportunities to live, learn and contribute in a mult cultural environment. She should start her research now and and prepare for the application process.

Ans: Hello,

To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am happy to know that your daughter is going to complete her Bachelor of Design in Interior Design and Furniture Design. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that your daughter has fantastic possibilities for pursuing a Master’s in Interior Design and Furniture Design in the UK, France, and Italy, all of which have design schools that are internationally acclaimed. In the UK, specialized programs are offered by institutions such as the University of the Arts London and the Royal College of Art. In France, Paris College of Art and École Camondo are prominent candidates, whereas in Italy, institutions like Istituto Marangoni and Politecnico di Milano are renowned. These countries boast thriving design industries, with post-graduation employment prospects available in sectors such as furniture manufacturing, architectural studios, and interior design firms, particularly in design hotspots such as Paris, Milan, and London. Also, obtaining pertinent internships or professional experience while studying can enhance employment prospects substantially.

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Ans: Nirma University’s Electronics & Communication program boasts NAAC A+ accreditation, NBA-Tier I status, and over thirty global university partnerships facilitating 2+2 dual-degree pathways, research internships, and student exchanges, reinforced by an active alumni-sponsored Machine Learning and Robotics lab and ~85% placement consistency. Pandit Deendayal Energy University’s ICT branch, an A++ NAAC-accredited school, delivers 90% B.Tech placement rates with average packages of INR 7.5 LPA, and a unique International Exposure Program offering month-long research and cultural immersion at partner universities in the USA, Australia and Europe. Ahmedabad University’s CSE program under its School of Engineering & Applied Science, ranked #151–200 (NIRF) and #651–700 (QS Asia), features small cohorts, PhD-faculty, cutting-edge AI/ML and software labs, a one-year industry thesis and robust recruitment by global tech firms. All three ensure modern infrastructure, interdisciplinary electives and dedicated career-development cells.

For the strongest overseas master’s transition, the recommendation is Nirma University ECE for its established dual-degree agreements, alumni networks at top global institutions, and dedicated international study office. As a second choice, opt for Ahmedabad University CSE for high research orientation and global rankings, and consider PDEU ICT for intensive short-term international exposure alongside solid industry placements. All the BEST for Admission & a Prosperous Future!

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