Top International Universities Accepting GATE Scores

The Technical University of Toronto, Nanyang Technological University, University of Oxford, and RWTH Aachen University are some of the top international universities accepting GATE scores. Thus, GATE is a pass to admission at top colleges in India and a passport to top-notch education abroad.

The GATE exam has transcendent boundaries and is now accepted worldwide by some top universities. However, applicants must pass the GATE cutoff score and fulfil other educational requirements as specified by universities.

GATE is considered one of the toughest exams in the world. Thus, candidates willing to gain admission to foreign universities accepting GATE scores must prepare themselves well for the upcoming GATE exam scheduled for Feb 1, 2, 15 & 16 2025.

Best International Universities Accepting GATE Scores

Willing to pursue an M.Tech, a PhD, or a Master’s from a foreign university? Given the popularity of the GATE exam, many international universities are accepting GATE scores today.

While GATE primarily caters for admission to IITs, NITs, GFTIs, and other private institutes, it is known to have crossed subcontinental boundaries and is accepted by many foreign universities.

Now, often, universities ask for GRE scores along with the GATE qualifying score. At the same time, universities in Germany and Singapore also offer direct admission through GATE scores.

Let’s first look at some of the top international universities accepting GATE scores include the following other than Germany and Singapore:

Best International Universities Accepting GATE Scores

Name of the University	Location	Annual Fee for International M.Tech Students
University of Melbourne	Australia	$22,000 - $50,000
University of Toronto	Canada	$69,430
University of California, Berkeley	USA	$67,336
University of Oxford	UK	£33,970 - £34,146

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International Universities Accepting GATE Scores in Singapore

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) are the top international universities accepting GATE scores in Singapore. Studying abroad through GATE in Singapore is possible without having to appear for the GRE.

It can be considered a golden opportunity for candidates to fulfil their study abroad dream. The following are some top foreign universities accepting GATE scores in Singapore:

National University of Singapore (NUS)

The National University of Singapore is one of Asia’s top research universities and the oldest higher education institute in Singapore. Established in 1980 as a national public university, it is ranked 8th by the QS World University Rankings.

Particulars	Description
Programs Offered	MS (1-3 years) PhD (2-5 years)
GATE Cutoff	90th Percentile
GRE Cutoff (if applicable)	No GRE cutoff is required for Indian Students, GATE cutoff is applicable. Graduates from NUS, NTU, and SMU must submit GRE scores which are valid for 5 years.
Application Closing Date	For Semester 1 (August) intake is till 15 November of the preceding year. For Semester 2 (January) intake is till June 30 of the preceding year Applications are accepted all year round
Application Fee	$50 non-refundable application fee, including GST. The Graduate Admission System must be used to pay the application fees.
Tuition Fee	SGD 10,000-17,220/year (INR. 5 Lakh - 8.5 Lakh)

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

The Nanyang Technological University also accepts admission with the GATE scores and does not take the GRE cutoff into account. It is a prestigious institution, ranked 15 by the QS World University Rankings.

The institution was established in 1991 as a public university focusing on science and technology. The Civil and Environmental, Electrical and Electronics, Materials Science, Mechanical and Aerospace, Computer Science and Engineering, and Chemical and Biomedical are some Schools of Engineering under NTU accepting GATE scores.

Particulars	Description
Programs Offered	MS (1-3 years) PhD (2-5 years)
GATE Cutoff	90th Percentile
GRE Cutoff (if applicable)	90th Percentile
Application Closing Date	August and January
Application Fee	$50 inclusive of GST
Eligibility Criteria	Students must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25. OR An Honours (Distinction), and can conduct independent research in their chosen subject of advanced study.
Tuition Fee	SGD 10,000 - SGD 17,220 (approximately NIR 5 Lakh - 8.5 Lakh)

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International Universities Accepting GATE Scores in Germany

Germany is one of the favourite study-abroad destinations for most students. Similar to Singapore, many German universities are accepting GATE scores today.

Two renowned international universities accepting GATE scores in Germany include the Technical University of Germany and the RWTH ACHEN. Let’s have a detailed look at the GATE score requirements, tuition fees, and other important information about these universities:

Technical University of Munich

The Technical University of Munich is a public research university in Munich, established in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. The university specializes in engineering, technology, medicine, and applied and natural sciences. It is ranked 25th by the QS World University Ranking.

Particulars	Description
Programs Offered	MS (1-3 years) PhD (2-5 years)
GATE Cutoff	90th Percentile
GRE Cutoff (if applicable)	Quantitative Reasoning: 157 Analytical Writing: 3.5
Application Closing Date	Applications are accepted all year round
Application Fee	No application fee required
Stream Offered	Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Civil Engineering and Surveying Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Tuition Fee	€500 (approximately INR 38,000) per semester

RWTH  Aachen University

This German public research university, located in Aachen is home to 47,000 students under 144 study programs, making it the largest technical university in Germany. The RWTH Aachen University has been ranked 99th by the World QS University Ranking.

Particulars	Description
Programs Offered	MS (1-3 years) PhD (2-5 years)
GATE Cutoff	90th Percentile
GRE Cutoff (if applicable)	Verbal Reasoning: 145 Quantitative Reasoning: 160 Analytical Writing: 3
Application Closing Date	July 15 for the winter semester January 15 for the summer semester
Application Fee	No application fee required
Stream Offered	Applied Geophysics Automotive Engineering Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Engineering, Media Informatics Metallurgical Engineering Physics Software Systems Engineering
Tuition Fee	240 Euros (INR 17,000 - INR 18,000) per semester

Also Read: List of GRE Accepting Universities in Germany

Eligibility Criteria for International Universities Accepting GATE Scores

Seeking admission abroad through GATE requires candidates to fulfil certain eligibility criteria. The following are the eligibility criteria for international universities accepting GATE scores:

The candidates must have earned a Bachelor’s degree in B.Tech or B.E in a relevant field with the minimum CGPA required by the university.

Candidates must have cleared the GATE exam and the GATE cutoff score as specified by the university.

Candidates must have appeared for an English proficiency test, either IELTS or TOEFL.

Note: The above-mentioned are some general requirements for international universities accepting GATE scores. The candidates must visit the official website of the university if they wish to apply.

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Top international universities accepting GATE scores require candidates to meet educational qualification requirements. Candidates willing to gain admission to any foreign university through GATE must prepare well for the entrance exam.