| Feature | PG Diploma | Masters |
| Duration | 1 year (in most cases) | 1–2 years |
| Qualification Level | Postgraduate certificate |
Full academic degree |
| Focus | Practical and skill-based learning |
Research and theory-based learning |
| Career Opportunities | Mid-level roles |
Advanced roles, research, teaching |
| Cost | Generally more affordable | More expensive |
| Thesis/Dissertation | Usually not required | Often required |
| Master’s Degree | PG Diploma |
|
MBA (Master of Business Admin.) |
PGDM (Postgraduate Diploma in Mgmt.) |
| MSc in Data Science |
PG Diploma in Data Analytics |
| MA in Psychology |
PG Diploma in Counseling Psychology |
| MEng in Mechanical |
PG Diploma in Industrial Engineering |
| Master in Computer Science |
PG Diploma in IT Management |
| University | Avg. Fees (INR) |
| University of Toronto | ₹12–15 Lakhs per year |
| University of Melbourne | ₹11–14 Lakhs per year |
|
London School of Economics (LSE) |
₹13–16 Lakhs per year |
|
University of British Columbia |
₹10–13 Lakhs per year |
|
National University of Singapore |
₹9–12 Lakhs per year |
| University | Avg. Fees (INR) |
|
Massachusetts Institute of Tech (MIT) |
₹30–40 Lakhs per year |
| Stanford University | ₹28–35 Lakhs per year |
| University of Oxford | ₹25–30 Lakhs per year |
| ETH Zurich | ₹10–12 Lakhs per year |
| University of Cambridge | ₹27–32 Lakhs per year |
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