Computer Science Engineering

The ever-evolving field of Computer Science engineering offers innumerable opportunities for prospective students to be at the forefront of technological innovation. From robotics and nanotechnology to space structures and weaponry, the systems of computer frameworks are at the centre of the new-age world. Parallelly, the number of students looking to pursue a career in it has also risen steadily. If you too are a computer science enthusiast, read on to know about the options, universities and career options it offers.

Courses

A degree in Computer Science Engineering can be undertaken at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Further, owing to the fact that computer science closely relates to allied disciplines of Robotics and Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering as well as Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, students can choose from a huge repository of study combinations. IT, Data Science, Computer Systems, Cybersecurity, etc are some of the common specialized subfields of this discipline. The common categories of computer science and engineering courses which you can explore are:

• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Computer Application
• Diploma in Software Engineering
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
• PG Diploma in Cyber Security
• BSc Computer Science
• BTech Computer Engineering
• BEng Computer Engineering
• MSc Computer Science
• MTech Computer Science
• MSc Computer Engineering
• MBA in Computer Science
• MBA in Information Technology
• Ph.D. Computer Science

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Eligibility & Admission

The eligibility criteria for admissions into Computer Science Engineering courses all over the world vary depending on the level or cycle of the program undertaken. Further, to secure admissions, candidates are required to submit the SAT exam score along with GRE/IELTS/TOEFL scores, a statement of purpose and letters of recommendation among other items.

• Bachelors: Passed Higher Secondary school with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects
• Masters:  A science or engineering-oriented bachelor’s degree, namely, BSc, BTech or BCA. 
• Doctoral: Typically a master’s degree in engineering or science-related field. Though many universities do consider students with a bachelor’s degree.

Note: The given eligibility criteria are only for indicative purposes. The procedure of admission courses in Computer Science Engineering adopted by institutions worldwide varies depending on the objective and structure of the program offered. Students are advised to visit the official university website.

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Skills Required

Analytical skills	Problem-solving skills
Critical thinking	Creativity
Good Programming Skills	Strong Data Structures and Algorithms skills
Basic web development knowledge	Basics of Machine Learning
Basics of security, vulnerabilities, and cryptography	Ability to grasp the knowledge quickly

Computer Science Engineering Syllabus

Semester 1	Semester 2
Calculus	Linear Algebra and Ordinary Differential Equations
Chemistry I	Modern Physics
Introduction to computer programming	Data Analysis and Interpretation
Economics	Abstractions and Paradigms in Programming
Chemistry Lab	Physics Lab
Workshop Practice	Abstractions and Paradigms in Programming
Engineering Graphics and Drawing
Semester 3	Semester 4
Numerical Analysis	Environmental  Studies
Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Circuits	Automata Theory and Logic
Discrete Structures	Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Data Structures and Algorithms	Logic Design
Experimentation and Measurement  Lab	Software Systems Lab
Data Structures and Algorithms Lab	Logic Design Lab
Semester 5	Semester 6
Literature/Philosophy/Psychology/Sociology	Artificial Intelligence
Computer Architecture	Implementation of Programming Languages
Operating Systems	Computer Networks
Database and Information Systems	Artificial Intelligence Lab
Database and Information Systems Lab	Implementation of Programming Languages Lab
Computer Architecture Lab	Computer Networks Lab
Operating Systems Lab
Semester 7	Semester 8
Elective 1	Elective 4
Elective 2	Elective 5
Elective 3	Elective 6
Institute Elective 1	Institute Elective 2

Computer Science Engineering: Universities

Besides the gold standard of Harvard University, Caltech, and MIT, Computer Science Engineering courses form part of the recognized offerings of many world-renowned universities spanning continents, a few of which have been mentioned below: 

Name of the University	Country	Courses
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich	Germany	1. MS in Data Science 2. MS in Software Engineering
The University of Hong Kong	Hong Kong	1. BEng in Computer Science 2. BEng in Computer Engineering 3. MS in Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology	USA	1. BS in Computer Engineering 2. MS in Computer Science 3. MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering 4. PhD in Computer Science
National University of Singapore	Singapore	1. BEng in Computer Engineering 2. MTech in Software Engineering
Northwestern University	USA	1. BS in Computer Engineering 2. MS in Computer Engineering 3. PhD in Computer Engineering
The Australian National University	Australia	1. Bachelor of Software Engineering 2. Master of Computing
Delft University of Technology	Netherlands	1. BSc in Computer Science & Engineering 2. MSc in Computer Engineering
Purdue University	USA	1. BSc in Computer Engineering Technology 2. MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Glasgow*	UK	1. BSc Computer Science 2. BSc Computing Science 3. MSc in Computer Systems Engineering

* At this university, computer combinations with social sciences, languages, and humanities are also popular.

Note: Universities have not been ranked in the order that they appear.

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Computer Science Engineering: Career Prospects

A discussion on Computer Science Engineering can not be over without going through the career prospects available to the graduating students.

• Software Engineer
• Programmer
• Data Scientist
• Applications Developer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Web Analyst
• Network Engineering
• Cyber Security Analyst
• UX Designer
• IT Analyst

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Top Recruiters

TATA Consultancy	Facebook
Deloitte	Cisco
Wipro	Oracle
Cognizant	Microsoft
Infosys Technologies	Yahoo
IBM Global Services	Paytm
Accenture Services	Flipkart
HCL Technologies	Sun microsystems
Adobe	Apple
Google	Hewlett and Packard

FAQs

The popularity of courses in Computer Science Engineering and allied fields has made them a go-to option for upcoming high school and college graduates. Needless to say, it is important to choose a field according to one’s interests and aspirations. Through our free 30 min counselling session at Leverage Edu, you can align your career in consultation with an experienced team of experts and make an informed decision towards a rewarding career.