Prospective students and scholars are always on the lookout for the best institutions around the world where they can study their desired courses in their bid to maximize their potentials as experts in their chosen fields. Thus, millions of people scour the internet daily, searching for the best of the best, and the most comfortable institutions of learning that will help them achieve their goals in life.
Of course there are hundreds of thousands of fields of study available to students worldwide, ranging from the most popular to the least known courses. Amongst the most popular ones is Computer Science. This academic discipline deals with the study and acquiring of knowledge of computer systems and the science behind it. The speed at which computer technology moves today is unparalleled by any other subject and this calls for more and more knowledge, research and development.
The fast paced nature of this dynamic field makes it one of the most popular and most sought after courses globally, and coupled with its very lucrative nature, the interest in the field keeps multiplying. As with many other courses Computer Science is divided into many branches available for study and specialization in different places around the world. With a degree in computer science, there are a lot of open employment doors and the high demands that come with it.
Now, where is the best place or country to study Computer Science? To choose a study destination, there are a number of factors to consider;
- If you will remain in the country after graduating and the job opportunities that are available there.
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The duration of study. This can differ from country to country. In some countries you can bag your bachelor’s degree in 3 years or more in other countries.
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Other factors that include cost of living, scholarship opportunities, climate and weather conditions as well as culture.
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In terms of the top ten best countries to study Computer Science, the US and UK top the list significantly because of the technological advancements available there. Even though technology is now global, these two countries are still setting the standards. So we have them in this order;
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Concord University, USA- Computer Science BSc
Duration- 4 years
Tuition fees per year- 18,186 USD
Arizona State University, USA- Computer Science BSc
Duration- 4 years
Tuition fees per year- 30,634 USD
- UNITED KINGDOM
University of Hull, UK
Duration- 3years
Tuition fees per year- 14,000 GBP
Keele University, UK
Duration- 3years
Tuition fees per year- 16,250 GBP
- CANADA
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Duration- 3years
Tuition fee per year- 19,749 CAD
University of New Brunswick, Canada
Duration- 4 years
Tuition fee per year- 17,357 CAD
- AUSTRALIA
University of Newcastle, Australia
Duration- 3 years
Tuition fee per year- 32,915 AUD
RMIT University, Australia
Duration- 5 years
Tuition fee per year- 41,184 AUD
- MOROCCO
Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
Duration- 4 years
Tuition fee per year- 9,600 USD
- CHINA
Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, China
Duration- 3 years
Tuition fee per year- 29,333 RMB
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- CYPRUS
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Duration- 4 years
Tuition fee per year- 9,120 EUR
Frederick University, Cyprus
Duration- 4 years
Tuition fee per year- 8,400 EUR
- NEW ZEALAND
University of Otago, New Zealand
Duration- 3 years
Tuition fee per year- 21,055 NZD
University of Waikato, New Zealand
Duration- 3 years
Tuition fee per year- 31,795 NZD
- GERMANY
IUBH University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Duration- 3 years
Tuition fee per year- 11,990 EUR
Jacobs University, Germany
Duration- 3 years
Tuition fee per year- 20, 000 EUR
- INDIA
Sangam University, India
Duration- 4 years
Tuition fee per year- 60, 000 USD
Other countries include Hungary, Finland, Turkey, Ireland, Lebanon, Sweden, Belgium and Hong Kong. No doubt the specifications and tuition fees for these countries all differ accordingly. If you plan to take this specific course in some countries other than the ones you’re in currently, there you have it!
Feel free to make more in-depth research about the respective countries before making a final decision.
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