The process of studying for a bachelor’s degree abroad and in the CIS countries is different. In Europe and the USA, education is more applied and focused on independent work, due to which university graduates are ready to compete with experienced candidates in the labor market immediately after receiving their diploma.
In most American universities, master’s programs last from 1 to 2 years. The duration depends on the specialty and the intensity of the educational process:
- programs in the natural sciences, engineering and business are designed for 2 years;
- programs in the field of law or art take about a year.
In European countries, the duration of study for a master’s degree is 1-2 years:
- in the UK, the Netherlands and Sweden, master’s programs last 1 year, which allows you to get a diploma earlier and start a professional career;
- in Germany, France and some other European countries, a master’s degree lasts 1.5-2 years and involves deep immersion in the field of study and more extensive research.
The cost of tuition also depends on the duration of the program: the longer the program, the higher the price:
- In the USA, a year of study for a master’s degree costs from $20,000 to $70,000. In prestigious universities such as Harvard, Stanford and others, programs are much more expensive.
- In European countries, the cost is lower. In Germany, most programs at public universities are free, with students paying only administrative fees of €200 to €700 per year. In the UK, the Netherlands and
Scandinavian countries, tuition fees range from €10,000 to €25,000 per year.
