Master's and MBA abroad, for people who already work
Already graduated, maybe working for a few years? Here's how a master's or MBA in Europe or Asia can move your career forward: costs, work rights, scholarships and the universities to look at.
Finish in 1–2 years
Most master's degrees in Europe take one to two years, and many are taught fully in English.
Keep earning while you study
Most of our countries let students work part-time: up to 30 hours a week in Hungary and Spain, with no work permit needed in Slovakia or the Czech Republic.
Time to find a job after
After graduating you can usually stay to look for work: 18 months in Germany, 9 months in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
Scholarships for professionals
DAAD's development-related courses in Germany are made for graduates with two or more years of work experience, including from Pakistan.
Master's costs and work rules by country
Typical yearly ranges from the PAL cost calculator. Fees differ by university and course.
Universities with MBA programmes
From the PAL university directory. Ask us about MBA options in Malaysia and Turkey too.
Andrássy University Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
Fees: About €943 per semester
See the universityIBS International Business School Budapest
Hungary
See the universityKodolányi János University
Budapest, Hungary
Fees: €1,975–3,500 per semester
See the universityUniversity of Szeged
Szeged, Hungary
Fees: €1,800–3,500 per semester (bachelor's)
See the universityÓbuda University
Budapest, Hungary
Fees: About €5,400–6,400 a year
See the universitySchool of Management / City University of Seattle
Bratislava, Trenčín, Slovakia
Fees: About €2,800–3,400 a year
See the universitySecurity Management College in Košice (VŠBM)
Košice, Slovakia
See the universityUniversity of Technology and Economics in Prešov
Prešov, Slovakia
See the universityUniversity of Economics and Management (VŠEM)
Prague, Czech Republic
Fees: €6,000 a year (non-EU, full-time)
See the universityUniversity of Finance and Administration (VŠFS)
Prague, Czech Republic
Fees: CZK 47,000 per semester
See the universityIU International University of Applied Sciences
Germany
See the universityMBS School of Business (Montpellier)
France
See the universityQuestions professionals ask
I finished my bachelor's years ago. Is a gap a problem?
No. Many master's and MBA students have worked for years. Explain what you did in your statement of purpose: work experience usually makes your application stronger.
I have a two-year BA. Can I do a master's in Europe?
Many European universities ask for 16 years of education for a master's. With a two-year BA you may need a top-up degree or a pre-master's first. PAL checks which universities accept your degree.
Do MBAs need work experience?
Most MBAs ask for two to three years of work experience; a master's in management or business usually does not. Your experience decides which one suits you.
Can my family come with me?
It depends on the country and your money. The UK no longer lets most taught master's students bring family, while some EU countries allow it if you can show enough money. Ask PAL about your case.