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Completing a 3-year bachelor’s degree in India can sometimes limit the options for further studies, particularly in the field of Computer Science. However, there are several countries that accept students with a 3-year bachelor’s degree for their Master’s programs. In this article, we will explore the countries that welcome such students and highlight alternative Computer Science programs available to them. This article is divided into two parts:
Countries accepting students having 3 years of bachelor.
In this article, we will be discussing the following 5 countries,
CS alternate programs available for 3 years of bachelor’s students:
Usually, it becomes a really narrow choice for the students who have completed a 3-year of bachelor’s course in India and hence, I am writing this article to tell you that it is possible that a 3 years bachelor’s student can go for a Master’s program in Computer Science. But First, I will tell you about the renowned student destinations where you can pursue such a degree.
Canadian universities accept only international students who hold 16 years of education for an MS degree, hence, international students holding a 3-year undergraduate degree desiring to study in Canada becomes a challenging task to accomplish.
The basic educational requirement for an Indian bachelor’s student to pursue a master’s in Computer Science degree in Canada is originally 16 years of education, wherein the educational break – up is as follows: 10+2+4, GPA of 3.25/4 or 7-8/10 scale, i.e. 80-85% of scores plus a GRE score not less than 2 years old.
The following are some institutes that accept a 3 years undergraduate degree valid for obtaining an MS from Canada.
| University | Program Name | Minimum IELTS | Education and CGPA | Tuition Fees |
| Bishop University | Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science – Click Here | 6.5 Overall | 4 years bachelor’s required; will accept a 3-year bachelor’s program if the student has scored first class. | For tuition fees Click Here |
| The University of British Columbia | Masters of Science in Data Science-Click Here | Overall 7 Bands with 6.5 in each. For more info Click Here | Here a 4-year degree is required but a 3-year UG degree is also accepted. Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here |
| Concordia University of Edmonton | Masters of Information Systems – Security Management Click Here | IELTS: 6 Bands Overall with 6 in each band. For more info Click Here | 3 years Bachelor’s degrees; CGPA: 7.05/10 – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here |
| Concordia University of Edmonton | Graduate Diploma – Information Assurance. Click Here | IELTS: 6 Bands Overall with 6 in each band. For more info Click Here | 3 years undergraduate degree; IELTS: 6.0 Overall with 6 in each; CGPA: 7.05/10 – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here |
| Vancouver Community College, Downtown | Post Degree Diploma – Network Technology Administration and Security – Click Here | IELTS: 6.5 Overall with 6 in each. Click Here | 3 years bachelor’s degree. Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here |
| Thomson’s River University | Masters of Science in Data Science. Click Here | IELTS: 6.5 Overall with 6 in each. Click Here | A 4 years Bachelor’s degree in a CS related field or Mathematics and Statistics related discipline with an overall of 60 – credit- point earned. Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here |
| University of Windsor | Masters of Science in Computer Science. Click Here | IELTS score of 6.5 bands with 6.0 bands in each. Click Here | A bachelor’s Degree with an approx. of 70% and above. Click Here | For tuition fees |
The United Kingdom is the second most preferred international student destination. It allows the student to save time and money by providing them with a one year master’s degree with global recognition. The following are the names of the universities that provide masters in CS degree to a student who has completed a 3-year bachelor’s degree in India:
| University | Program Name | Minimum IELTS | Education and CGPA | Tuition Fees | |
| The University of Edinburgh | M.Sc. Computer Science – Click Here | 7.0 Bands Overall with 6.5 in each. Click Here | A degree equivalent to UK 2:1 honors degree, 60% or more – 8/10 CGPA. Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
| University College London | M.Sc. Computer Science – Click Here | Overall 6.5 Bands with 6.0 in each. Click Here | A bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 7.75/10. Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
| De Montfort University | M.Sc. Computing / PG Dip. / PG Cert. Click Here | 6.0 Bands Overall with 5.5 in each. Click Here | A bachelor’s degree in relevant field with a 2:2 honors i.e. 50-59% Click Here |
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| Northumbria University – Newcastle | M.Sc. Advanced Computer Science with Advanced Practice. Click Here | A minimum overall band score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each. Click Here | A bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2:2 or a 2:1 honors degree in computing related discipline with an overall of 60%-65%. Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here |
The United States holds the first place in the list of International student destinations considered in the world. As it have the best academic excellence, flexible education system, and excellent support system for international students, cultural diversity as well as a lively and vibrant campus life. The following are some of the universities that accept students for masters in computer science program who have completed a 3-year bachelor’s degree:
| University | Program Name | Minimum IELTS | Education and CGPA | Tuition Fees | |
| Towson University | M.Sc. Computer Science – Click Here | Overall – 6.5 Bands with 6.5 in each. Click Here |
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| University of Pacific | M.Sc. Computer Science – Click Here | 6.5 Bands Overall – Click Here | Bachelor’s degree in any field; CGPA: 3.0/4 i.e. 6.9/10 –
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| Rutgers University, Camden | M.Sc. Computer Science – Click Here | 7.0 bands – Click Here | A bachelor’s degree in any field preferred – science / engineering with a minimum CGPA of 3.25/4 i.e. 7.7/10 –
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| Oklahoma City University | M.Sc. Computer Science – Click Here | Overall 6.5 Bands | A bachelor’s degree in CS or any relative area with a CGPA of 3/4 i.e. 6.9/10 or having a work experience in the field. | For tuition fees |
The reason why many students go for Australia as it offers world-class education which ranks the highest when it comes to academic rankings, it is a culturally diversified country, it is a beautiful country for plenty to see and do, it is also very strong in the domain of global research and lastly it offers great work opportunities.
Also, the Australian degree requirements meet the Indian bachelors student credits as the Australian degree requires a 10+2+3 that meets the Indian bachelors student’s earned credits as well as an English language score requirement be it IELTS or TOEFL which are necessary exams in case a student wants to study abroad. The following are some of the Universities that offer the course of Masters in Computer Science course to a 3 years undergraduate student:
| University | Program Name | Minimum IELTS | Education and CGPA | Tuition Fees | |
| Edith Cowan University | MSc. Computer Science – Click Here | Overall band score of 6.5 with 6.0 bands in each – Click Here | 3 years bachelor’s degree in computer science or a relevant course, to know more Click Here. | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
| Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | Masters of Data Science. Click Here | Overall band score of 6.5 Bands with 6.0 in each – Click Here | Must hold a 3- years bachelor’s degree – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
| University of Tasmania | Master of Information Technology and Systems. Click Here |
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Three- year’s bachelor’s degree – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
| The University of Newcastle | Masters of Computer Science – Click Here | An IELTS band score of an overall 6.5 with 6.0 bands in each – Click Here | A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
| The University of Melbourne | Masters of Computer Science – Click Here | Overall 6.5 Bands with 6.0 bands in each – Click Here | A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here |
Germany is a renowned country for computer sciences, engineering and many other technologies. Hence, it has successfully achieved a reputation for being renowned in providing tech-savvy courses. As some of the technologies are developed in Germany itself and later on shifted to other countries, making Germany the home to technological developments.
The following are some of the universities that provide the masters in computer science course to an international student who has a 3-year under graduate degree:
| University | Program Name | Minimum IELTS | Education and CGPA | Tuition Fees | |
| Technical University of Munich | Informatics (Computer Science) – Click Here | Overall score of 6.5 Bands with 6 in each – Click Here | 3-year bachelors in computer science degree – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
| RWTH Aachen University | Masters of Science [M.S.] (Computer Science) – Click Here | Overall score of 6.5 Bands with 6 in each – Click Here | 3-year bachelors in computer science degree – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
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Masters in Computer Science – Click Here | Overall score of 6.5 Bands with 6 in each – Click Here | 3-year bachelors in computer science degree. Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here | |
| Technical University of Berlin |
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Overall score of 5.5 to 6 bands – Click Here | 3-year bachelors in computer science degree – Click Here | For tuition fees – Click Here |
Conclusion:
Completing a 3-year bachelor’s degree does not have to limit your opportunities for higher education in the field of Computer Science. Countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Germany welcome students with a 3-year degree for their Master’s programs. Additionally, alternative programs such as graduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates can provide specialized knowledge in specific areas of computer science. By exploring these options, students can broaden their horizons and pursue their passion for computer science beyond the limitations of a 3-year bachelor’s degree.
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