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MSc Bioinformatics abroad — for Indian students

Bioinformatics is the fastest-growing life-science route abroad and the friendliest to students who enjoy coding, statistics and data alongside biology.

19universities
8countries
6+funding routes

Where this leads

Genomics pipelines, NGS data analysis, pharma data science, computational biology research.

Manna Educare is founder-led by Dr Chathyushya K B, PhD (Microbiology, ICMR-NIN) — so your programme fit is judged on the science, not on which university pays the biggest commission. We will tell you if a route is wrong for you.

Australia · 2
Monash University
MSc Bioinformatics
Melbourne · rank ~37 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹30L/yr
University of Queensland
MSc Bioinformatics
Brisbane · rank ~40 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹30L/yr
Canada · 1
UBC Vancouver
MSc Genome Science
Vancouver · rank ~38 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹25L/yr
Europe / other · 4
KU Leuven
MSc Bioinformatics
Leuven · rank ~61 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹6.5L/yr
Uppsala University
MSc Bioinformatics
Uppsala · rank ~105 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹14L/yr
University of Copenhagen
MSc Bioinformatics
Copenhagen · rank ~107 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹12L/yr
University of Oslo
MSc Bioinformatics
Oslo · rank ~117 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
Germany · 4
LMU Munich
MS Bioinformatics
Munich · rank ~38 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
KIT Karlsruhe
MSc Bioinformatics
Karlsruhe · rank ~119 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
University of Tubingen
MSc Bioinformatics
Tubingen · rank ~213 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
University of Bonn
MSc Life Science Informatics
Bonn · rank ~239 · IELTS 6.5 · Free/yr
Ireland · 1
University College Dublin
MSc Bioinformatics
Dublin · rank ~126 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹22L/yr
Netherlands · 1
Utrecht University
MSc Bioinformatics
Utrecht · rank ~105 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹19L/yr
UK · 4
University of Edinburgh
MSc Bioinformatics
Edinburgh · rank ~27 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹24L/yr
University of Glasgow
MSc Bioinformatics
Glasgow · rank ~76 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹26L/yr
University of Birmingham
MSc Bioinformatics
Birmingham · rank ~80 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹25L/yr
Queens University Belfast
MSc Bioinformatics
Belfast · rank ~202 · IELTS 6 · ₹20L/yr
USA · 2
Arizona State University
MS Bioinformatics
Tempe · rank ~219 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹26L/yr
University of Illinois Chicago
MS Bioinformatics
Chicago · rank ~231 · IELTS 6.5 · ₹28L/yr

Funding this programme

Scholarships Indian students on this route commonly apply for:

⚠️ Fees, IELTS minimums and intakes on this page are indicative planning figures compiled by our team. Universities and funders revise them each cycle — always confirm officially before applying.

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Common questions

Which universities abroad offer MSc Bioinformatics for Indian students?

We track 19 universities offering this route — across 8 countries. The full list with fees and IELTS minimums is on this page.

What does MSc Bioinformatics cost abroad?

Typically ₹15–40 lakh per year depending on country, plus living costs. Check each university card on this page for its indicative band.

What IELTS score do I need for MSc Bioinformatics?

Most programmes here expect IELTS 6.5 overall, with some competitive ones asking 7.0. Several European universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter instead — worth confirming before you pay for the test.

Can I do MSc Bioinformatics abroad with an average percentage?

Often yes — the honest answer depends on which university. Top-100 universities want a first class with research exposure; many strong European universities are realistic at 60–70%. Our free eligibility check scores your actual profile and tells you which tier is realistic instead of guessing.

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