Are my reasons to go for Masters wrong?

[FAlonso]

I am now in final semester of Mechanical Engineering and planning to do masters straightaway after my graduation. I do not have any plans of PhD in future but I mainly want to do masters (abroad) to:

- Enter foreign (European) market
- Gain a higher level understanding of things
- Familiarize with new procedures and techniques in engineering
- Would be hard to go for studies after 2,3 years of work

I do not have any problem with being an entry level professional after MS and being paid same as an undergrad. But in long run, am I doing the right thing or I should take a break before I go for masters.

I am targetting German universities for masters mainly believing Germany has opportunities for mechanical engineers due to its industrial activities.

 

[flyingsleuth]

Only you can truly answer the question but to me your reasoning to continue your education to make you stand out from the crowd is sound.

 

[smashbrohamme]

Get your masters, your in the zone!

 

[mal4mac]

Sounds like a man with a good plan.

I wouldn't dismiss other European countries 'out of hand' though. For instance, France is definitely the place for Nuclear, and the UK is strong in aerospace...

 

[FAlonso]

Thanks all of you for your replies.

To me Germany appears more student friendly as their tuition fees are negligible. Living expenses are an issue but I hope to land some minor job to support them as well. France's ParisTech uni seems good in its courses too but I guess despite the programs being in English, knowledge of French before starting studies is must.

UK appealed to me a lot but its too expensive for me unfortunately.