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13 Best Life Sciences Master's Universities in India 2026

This ranks Life Sciences master’s degrees in India for 2026. It is for applicants choosing between public universities and institutes with different programme options.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

13 universities · ranked best first

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MU Manipur University logo

Manipur University

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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TU Tripura University logo

Tripura University

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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SU Shivaji University logo

Shivaji University

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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UK University of Kota logo

University of Kota

India · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Life Sciences?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Konkan Agricultural University, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Manipur University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Life Sciences cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Life Sciences abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Life Sciences at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Life Sciences at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A master’s degree in Life Sciences suits applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want advanced study before research roles, specialist jobs, or doctoral study. In this group, all 13 institutions are public, so the main decision is less about ownership and more about the kind of academic environment and programme fit you want.

The mix spans agricultural universities, general universities, Indian Institutes of Information Technology, an Indian Institute of Technology, a National Institute of Technology, a Sanskrit vidyapeetha, and a social sciences institute. That means the choice ranges from larger city-based institutions to campus settings that may be more specialised or less urban, and published fee information needs to be checked individually because it is not consistently available from the facts given.

Before applying, confirm the exact specialisation, tuition and other charges, eligibility, entrance test or academic cutoff, application deadline, and whether the programme is full time or part time. Also verify the campus location, because some names identify the institution but not the city a student will study in.