Computer Science & Engineering

Specialization

The BSc Computer Science course is a 3-year UG degree program specifically designed to provide students with the knowledge of computer programming, software development, algorithms, and related technologies and develop their wisdom in its proper place. BSc Computer Science students study programming languages, data structures, computer architecture, systems, databases, network techniques, artificial intelligence, software engineering, etc.

Scope & Opportunities

Although B Sc in Computer Science may vary depending on the college requirement, basic requirements must be fulfilled in Class 12 in the Science stream with PCM subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) from a recognised board. Admission to B.Sc Computer Science courses is based on merit and admission test criteria. While most colleges accept CUET scores, some colleges also conduct university entrance exams like CUCET, LPU NEST, etc. The average cost for a BSc Computer Science course is between INR 540 and INR 38.96 Lakh. Some famous universities that offer BSc Computer Science in India include Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, VIT Vellore, Aligarh Muslim University, etc. Graduates of BSc Computer Science can find job opportunities in various fields like IT, Banking, Health, NGOs, AI and ML, Government Agencies, etc.

Candidates can choose job profiles like IT Architects, Data Analysts, Database Administrators, Software Engineers, programmers, etc. The starting salary for a BSc Computer Science Data Analyst is INR 6.4 LPA. Top employers of B.Sc Computer Science graduates are HCL, Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Central Government Organizations, IBM, Cognizant, etc. Those interested can continue reading the article to get more details of the BSc Computer Science course.

Study Bachelors in Computer Science & Engineering Abroad: Key Features

Feature	Information
Total Number of Universities	Over 700 globally
Best Countries to pursue Bachelors in Computer Science & Engineering	USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Singapore
Courses Available	Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science
Duration	Typically 3-4 years
Exams Required	SAT, ACT, GRE, or specific entrance tests
Annual Tuition Fees	Ranges from INR 10 lakhs to INR 40 lakhs
Average Salary per annum	INR 12 lakhs to INR 30 lakhs, varies by location
Intakes Available	Mainly September/October and January/February
Top Universities	MIT, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, University of California, ETH Zurich
Top Scholarships	Fulbright, Chevening, DAAD, Erasmus Mundus
Top Career Opportunities	Software Developer, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst, Network Engineer

Best Bachelors in Computer Science & Engineering Colleges in the World for Indian Students

University Name	QS World University Rankings 2024 (course)	Annual Tuition Fees (INR)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	1	30-35 lakhs
Stanford University	2	30-35 lakhs
Carnegie Mellon University	3	30-35 lakhs
University of California, Berkeley	4	20-25 lakhs
ETH Zurich	6	10-15 lakhs
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)	7	30-35 lakhs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	8	20-25 lakhs
University of Michigan	9	20-30 lakhs
National University of Singapore (NUS)	10	15-20 lakhs
University of Toronto	11	20-25 lakhs

Eligibility Requirement for Bachelors in Computer Science & Engineering

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Educational Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Score	Varies by country and university
Standardised Tests	SAT, ACT, GRE (if applicable)
Language Proficiency Test	IELTS (6.5-7.0) or TOEFL (80-100) if English is not native
Immigration Requirements	Student visa varies by country
Work Experience	Not required for undergraduate programs

Top Programs in Bachelors in Computer Science & Engineering Abroad

University Name	Programs Offered
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
Stanford University	Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science
Carnegie Mellon University	Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI
University of California, Berkeley	Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering
ETH Zurich	Computer Science, Information Systems
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)	Computer Science, Machine Learning
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Computer Science, Cyber-Physical Systems
University of Michigan	Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering
National University of Singapore (NUS)	Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI
University of Toronto	Computer Science, Data Analytics, Software Engineering

Career Opportunities and Salaries

Position	Average Salary (INR)	Top Employers
Software Developer	12 LPA - 30 LPA	Google, Microsoft, IBM, Infosys
IT Consultant	15 LPA - 25 LPA	Deloitte, Accenture, Capgemini
Systems Analyst	10 LPA - 22 LPA	TCS, Wipro, Cognizant
Network Engineer	8 LPA - 18 LPA	Cisco, Juniper Networks, Arista Networks
Data Scientist	14 LPA - 30 LPA	Facebook, Amazon, LinkedIn

Top Scholarships for Computer Science Students

Scholarship Name	Benefits
Fulbright Scholarships	Full tuition, living expenses, and travel
Chevening Scholarships	Covers tuition and living costs
DAAD Scholarships	Full tuition, living expenses, and travel
Erasmus Mundus	Full funding for tuition, living expenses, and travel
Microsoft Research Fellowships	Research grants, conference support, and mentorship

Cost of living & studying Bachelor in Computer Science & Engineering Abroad

Country	Average Annual Tuition Fee Range	Estimated Annual Cost of Living
USA	INR 20-40 lakhs	INR 15-25 lakhs
UK	INR 15-35 lakhs	INR 10-20 lakhs
Canada	INR 12-30 lakhs	INR 10-15 lakhs
Australia	INR 15-30 lakhs	INR 12-20 lakhs
Germany	INR 10-25 lakhs	INR 8-12 lakhs
Ireland	INR 15-25 lakhs	INR 10-18 lakhs

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