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Study Abroad Expert - Answered on Apr 23, 2024

Sushil Sukhwani is the founding director of the overseas education consultant firm, Edwise International. He has 31 years of experience in counselling students who have opted to study abroad in various countries, including the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. He is part of the board of directors at the American International Recruitment Council and an honorary committee member of the Australian Alumni Association. Sukhwani is an MBA graduate from Bond University, Australia. ... more
Savitha Question by Savitha on Apr 23, 2024Hindi
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Hello sir, My son is now in 6th semester ECE in Bangalore. His grades are good. His interest areas are Hardware, Embedded systems, Control systems, Robotics. Which country is best suited for pursuing masters in the above areas? Look forward to your recommendation. Thanks in advance.

Ans: Hello Savitha. Thanks for connecting with us. It is good to hear about your son’s grades and his diverse interests. To answer your question first, let me tell you that both the USA and Australia have good options in networking. Your son may find good job opportunities in AI .

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Hello Sushil, I am regular reader of your responses off late the found your explanations and details to be very helpful. Thank you for your service to general public. My son is in last year of his UG engineering and will batch out in June 2024. He want to pursue masters in robotics and automation. Can you please suggest good overseas colleges to explore, also considering economy of the course fee and living. Thank you in advance.
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To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am glad to hear that your son is currently studying in the final year of his Bachelor’s of Technology (B.Tech) in Engineering and aspires to pursue his Master’s in Robotics and Automation. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that there are a number of outstanding overseas universities that are well-regarded for the robotics and automation programs they offer that are also affordable in terms of program costs and living expenses. You would be glad to know that universities viz., ETH Zurich, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Pennsylvania, are known worldwide for their programs in robotics. A number of scholarships and funding sources are offered by these institutions to international students studying there. Moreover, EU or EEA students are provided superior education at comparatively lower tuition costs, by universities in Sweden and Germany, viz., KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Technical University of Munich. To find the options that best resonate with your son’s choices as well as monetary constraints, I would recommend that you conduct an extensive study on particular course offerings, the living expenses in these regions, as well as possibilities for financial assistance.

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My son wants to go for masters (Robotics/Automation/Industrial engg) in UK or Germany. What would be the best country to do his masters and get PR without any hassles? How will be the job opportunities in these countries for the course he did?
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To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am happy to hear that your son aspires to pursue his Masters in Robotics/Automation/Industrial Engineering in the UK or Germany. To answer your question first, I would like to let you know that several variables, including possibilities for employment following graduation and permanent residency (PR) need to be taken into account when deciding between Germany and the UK for pursuing a Masters in Robotics, Automation, or Industrial Engineering.

I would like to tell you that Germany and the UK both are renowned for having robust engineering and technology industries with outstanding educational programs and research possibilities offered in these fields. Nevertheless, with regard to gaining permanent residency, Germany has simpler procedures than the UK.

Germany’s immigration laws, especially the Blue Card scheme, aims to attract competent laborers, including graduates from universities in Germany. On competing their Masters degrees in Germany, students have the chance to prolong their residence permits for the purpose of seeking employment and finally switch to a Blue Card, which can result in permanent residency.

The UK on the contrary, has modified its immigration laws recently, implementing a points-based system that gives preference to highly qualified personnel. Although overseas students are permitted to remain in the UK for a brief period of time following graduation in order to seek work, the routes to obtaining permanent residency are more difficult and competitive in comparison to Germany.

I would like to let you know that both the nations have booming engineering sectors that provide a wealth of work opportunities, nevertheless, the manufacturing industry in Germany is particularly strong with several jobs in automation, robotics, and industrial engineering. An abundance of opportunities for graduates in these sectors are offered by Germany’s robust industrial sector, including well-known corporations viz., Volkswagen, Siemens, and Bosch.

The UK also boasts a thriving engineering industry, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and technology. Nevertheless, employment prospects for overseas graduates in the UK may be impacted by Brexit concerns and its possible effects on immigration and employment laws.

Lastly, while outstanding possibilities to pursue a Master’s degree in Robotics, Automation, or Industrial Engineering are offered by both Germany and the UK, a more simpler route to obtain permanent residency and ample employment prospects in these sectors may be offered by Germany. Nevertheless, in order to make an educated choice depending on your son’s aspirations and situation, I would recommend that you conduct an extensive study on certain courses, universities, and well as labor markets in both the nations.

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Hi, my son has secured an admission in a 2+2 BITS CSE program 2025 at Hyderabad (first 2 years) and Iowa state univ (for next 2 years). Under DASA he can potentially get AI at NITK or ECE at NIT Trichy or CSE in NITW (his CRL rank is 25200). Can you please advise and provide recommendations on what we can choose and reasons? We know 2+2 ISU program is more expensive compared to NIT DASA fees but is it worth the money vis-a-vis doing a B.Tech at NIT and doing a masters in US later? For this rank, what can he get at the said NITs under DASA?
Ans: The BITS Pilani–Iowa State University 2+2 CSE offers two years at BITS Hyderabad (ACM-aligned curriculum, NAAC A++ accreditation, state-of-the-art AI, data-science and cloud labs) followed by two years at Iowa State University (top-50 US engineering program, immersive B.S. in Computer Engineering, ISU merit scholarships up to US $4,500/year). Total direct tuition and campus fees for BITS Hyderabad amount to approximately ?10.5 L per year, while Iowa State tuition exceeds US $33,000 annually, plus living expenses. Graduates earn dual degrees with global brand recognition and typically secure near-100% placement through BITS’s 200+ recruiter network and ISU’s strong career services, commanding premium compensation packages in software, data science and R&D roles.

Under DASA with an All-India CRL of 25,200, he qualifies for: B.Tech AI at NIT Surathkal (AI cutoff: 26,688); B.Tech ECE at NIT Trichy (ECE cutoff: 66,706); and B.Tech CSE at NIT Warangal (CSE cutoff: 46,935). Each NIT features NBA accreditation, experienced PhD faculty, modern labs and strong industry MoUs. NITK AI and NITW CSE boast placement rates above 80% and growing AI/analytics recruitment pipelines, while NIT Trichy ECE records near-75% core-sector placements. Annual DASA fees at NITs range from US $15,000–18,000, significantly lower than BITS-ISU costs, with comparable scholarship opportunities limited.

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Best option in iiit hyderabad for better placement and early internship in btech and dual degree for course cse with speclization ai ml
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Recommendation: Opt for the BTech CSE for its higher average placement packages, structured Practice School internships from year three and broader recruiter diversity. Choose the dual degree if you seek early research immersion, advanced AI/ML specialization, funded thesis work and a stronger pathway into academia or R&D roles. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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Amrita School of Engineering Chennai, a constituent of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (NAAC A++), operates a 13.5-acre hill-campus with state-of-the-art AI, data-science, cybersecurity and cloud labs, and a strong industry-university research ecosystem. Its CSE graduates achieved a 90%+ placement consistency in 2024, with an average package of ?9.2 LPA and participation from 300+ recruiters including TCS, Wipro, Accenture and Amazon. Total tuition fees for B.Tech CSE are ?18 lakhs over four years.

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