Computer Science & Engineering

The PG Course in Computer Science Engineering selection procedure is based on an exam using the Common Entrance Test (CET) method and merit-based selection criteria, which is the percentage of marks obtained at the Undergraduate (UG) level.

At the same time, universities abroad allow admission through the CET mechanism, which relies on the scores of all India-level standard entrance exams like GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering), IIT Delhi, and IIST PG, while a select few opt for a separate entrance exam of their own (like LUPNEST, BITSAT HD, etc.).

Post-graduates in computer science and engineering can work as software engineers, application developers, network engineers, hardware engineers, CAD engineers, etc. After completing postgraduate studies, one can pursue further studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. in the same subject or look for job opportunities. A recent graduate's average monthly salary ranges between INR 14,000 and 20,000. Let's understand computer science engineering in detail; this will help you know many new things needed during admission time.

Study Computer Science Engineering Abroad: Key Features

Feature	Information
Total Number of Universities	Hundreds globally, with renowned programs in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, etc.
Best Countries to Pursue Computer Science Engineering	USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Singapore, Netherlands
Courses Available	M.Sc. in Computer Science, M.Eng. in Computer Science Engineering, M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence, M.Sc. in Data Science, M.Sc. in Cybersecurity
Duration	1-2 years
Exams Required	TOEFL/IELTS for English proficiency, GRE for most universities
Annual Tuition Fees	USD 20,000 to USD 50,000 (varies by country and university)
Average Salary per Annum	USD 80,000 to USD 130,000 (varies by country and experience)
Intakes Available	Fall (August/September), Spring (January/February)
Top Universities	MIT, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California-Berkeley, ETH Zurich, University of Cambridge, National University of Singapore
Top Scholarships	Fulbright Scholarships, Chevening Scholarships, DAAD Scholarships, Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, Australia Awards Scholarships, Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
Top Career Opportunities	Software Developer, Data Scientist, Cybersecurity Analyst, AI Engineer, Systems Architect, IT Consultant, Research Scientist, Cloud Engineer

Best Computer Science Engineering Colleges in the World for Indian Students

Global Universities Offering MS in Computer Science	QS World University (Computer Science & Information Systems - Subject) Rankings 2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, United States	#1
Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, United States	#2
Stanford University Stanford, United States	#3
University of California, Berkeley (UCB) Berkeley, United States	#4
University of Oxford Oxford, UK	#5
National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore, Singapore	#6
University of Cambridge Cambridge, UK	#7
Harvard University Cambridge, United States	#8
ETH Zurich Zurich, Switzerland	#9
EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland	#10

Eligibility Requirement for Computer Science Engineering

Eligibility Criteria	Information
Minimum Score	Varies by university; generally, a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent is required.
Educational Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a recognised institution.
Standardised Tests	Many universities commonly require a GRE. Some may waive this requirement based on other academic merits.
Language Proficiency Test	TOEFL (minimum 80-100), IELTS (minimum 6.5-7.0), or equivalent scores in other accepted tests like PTE or Duolingo.
Immigration Requirements	Valid student visa for the respective country. Some countries may require proof of financial stability and health insurance.
Work Experience	Some universities prefer to require it. Typically, 1-2 years of relevant work experience can be advantageous.

Top Programs in Computer Science Engineering Abroad

These universities are renowned for their vital programs in Computer Science Engineering at the postgraduate level.

University Name	Program Name or Course Name
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Master's in Computer Science and Engineering
Stanford University	Master's in Computer Science
University of California, Berkeley	Master's in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences
ETH Zurich	Master's in Computer Science
University of Cambridge	Master's in Computer Science
University of Toronto	Master's in Computer Science
National University of Singapore	Master's in Computer Science
Technical University of Munich	Master's in Informatics
Australian National University	Master's in Computer Science and Engineering
University of Tokyo	Master's in Information Technology

Cost of living & studying Computer science engineering Abroad

Country	Annual Tuition Fees	Cost of Living (per year)
USA	USD 25,000 to USD 50,000	USD 15,000 to USD 25,000
Canada	CAD 20,000 to CAD 40,000	CAD 10,000 to CAD 20,000
UK	GBP 15,000 to GBP 35,000	GBP 10,000 to GBP 18,000
Germany	EUR 500 to EUR 5,000 (public universities)	EUR 8,000 to EUR 12,000
Australia	AUD 30,000 to AUD 45,000	AUD 18,000 to AUD 25,000
Switzerland	CHF 1,000 to CHF 8,000	CHF 20,000 to CHF 30,000
Singapore	SGD 25,000 to SGD 45,000	SGD 12,000 to SGD 18,000
Netherlands	EUR 8,000 to EUR 20,000	EUR 10,000 to EUR 15,000

Scholarships for Computer Science Engineering

Scholarship Name	Benefits for Indian Students
Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships	Covers full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships	Provides full or partial tuition fees and living expenses
Chevening Scholarships	Offers full financial support for a one-year Master's degree in the UK
Commonwealth Scholarships	Covers tuition fees, travel, and living expenses
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships	Covers tuition, travel, and a living stipend for select European programs

Job Profiles and Salaries for Computer Science Engineering Graduates

Job Profile	Average Salary (INR/Annum)	Famous Companies
Software Developer	6,00,000 - 20,00,000	Google, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys
Data Scientist	8,00,000 - 25,00,000	Amazon, IBM, Accenture, Wipro
Cybersecurity Analyst	7,00,000 - 18,00,000	Cisco, Symantec, PwC, Deloitte
AI Engineer	10,00,000 - 30,00,000	NVIDIA, Facebook, Adobe, Intel
Systems Architect	12,00,000 - 28,00,000	Oracle, HP, Capgemini, Cognizant
IT Consultant	9,00,000 - 22,00,000	IBM, Capgemini, Deloitte, EY
Research Scientist	8,00,000 - 24,00,000	Google AI, IBM Research, Microsoft
Cloud Engineer	10,00,000 - 25,00,000	Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud

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