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Computer science teaches you to understand, design, build and use computing systems, from the parts of a processor to the internet. Programming, the theory of computation, computer architecture and data science are core topics.

Computing and data

What do graduates do?

  • Software engineer
  • AI engineer
  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Cloud computing engineer
  • Data analyst and data scientist
  • Games designer and developer
  • Web and app developer
  • Actuary

Length by country

England
3 years
Scotland
4 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

Mathematics for computer scienceFundamentals of ComputationFundamentals of Computer ArchitectureOperating SystemsData ScienceFirst Year Team ProjectIntroduction to Computation

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

Mathematics is essential. Manchester asks for A* in A Level mathematics plus at least one of computer science, further mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics. Edinburgh also requires mathematics.

This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

22 schools in 11 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

King's College LondonComputer Science · London
University of EdinburghComputer Science BSc (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of EdinburghComputer Science BSc · Edinburgh
University of GlasgowComputing Science · Glasgow
University of ManchesterComputer Science BSc · Manchester
University of SheffieldComputer Science · Sheffield

Germany

Constructor UniversityApplied Computer Science · Bremen
Constructor UniversityComputer Science · Bremen
IU International University of Applied SciencesComputer Science · Berlin
IU International University of Applied SciencesComputer Science with Applied AI · Berlin

Canada

McGill UniversityComputer Science · Montreal
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityComputer Science · Toronto
University of Toronto ScarboroughComputer Science · Toronto

Ireland

Dublin City UniversityComputer Science · Dublin
University College DublinComputer Science · Dublin
University of GalwayBachelor of Science (Computer Science and Information Technology) · Galway

USA

Boston UniversityComputer Science · Boston
Penn State UniversityComputer Science

Hungary

University of DebrecenComputer Science · Debrecen
University of PécsBSc in Computer Science · Pécs

Australia

University of SydneyBachelor of Advanced Computing · Sydney
University of SydneyComputer Science · Sydney

Netherlands

University of GroningenComputing science · Groningen

Austria

IMC Krems University of Applied SciencesInformatics · Krems

Lithuania

Kaunas University of TechnologyInformatics · Kaunas

Malta

University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing Science · Msida
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom5 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Canada3 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

Ireland3 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

USA2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Germany2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition fee, new student from outside the EU€2,300 or 3,400per semester · from winter semester 2027/28Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • November 2026

    For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.

Hungary2 schoolsCountry guide
Medicine (English-taught medicine), 12 semesters€7.900per semester · 2027/2028University of Szeged, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School
  • 1 December 2026

    International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.

Netherlands1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Faculty of Economics and Business (non-EU institutional fee)€15.730per year · 2027/28University of Amsterdam
  • 1 December 2026

    Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)

Austria1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, non-EU student fee (Studienbeitrag)€726,72per semester · 2026/27 (current amount)Public universities (example: TU Wien)
  • November 2026

    For a direct application you need at least 180 points in the YKS and a document showing placement in a program; plan your YKS (Türkiye's university entrance exam) with this in mind.

Lithuania1 schoolCountry guide
Business and Finance bachelor's, non-EU student€4.350per year · 2026/2027Vilnius University
  • November 2026

    A high school diploma, a transcript of the last four years and a YKS result document are the documents asked for in a Vilnius University application.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

Malta1 schoolCountry guide
YOUR OWN LIST

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Last checked: November 2026.

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