Computer Science
At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before choosing this degree — clearly and honestly.
What you study
Core computing — algorithms, systems, software engineering — with specialisations in AI, security, cloud and HCI. Heavily project- and lab-based.
Why students choose it
Graduates work across many industries, and a STEM designation unlocks longer post-study work in the US, UK and EU.
Who it suits
Strong maths and logical aptitude; a BE/BTech in CS/IT/E&TC, or a quantitative degree with coding exposure.
Countries offering programmes in this field
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* United States: Since 15 September 2026, F-1 students are admitted for a fixed period of stay rather than “duration of status”. Post-study work is 12 months of OPT, plus a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
* United Kingdom: The Graduate visa gives 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026 and 18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027. PhD graduates get 3 years.
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Top universities worldwide
A selection of universities ranked highly for Computer Science globally — across several of the destinations above.
Careers & salaries
Where this degree leads, and an honest note on the outlook — earnings vary widely by destination, role and the economy.
Computer-science graduates enter a broad range of roles across industries — not just tech firms.
Demand varies by country and with the economy, and entry-level hiring is cyclical. Internships and a strong project portfolio matter more than rankings.
Employment demand varies by country, occupation and economic conditions; where official projections exist they are cited here.
Earnings vary significantly by country, occupation, experience and economic conditions. Salary figures shown on this portal should be read together with the destination, occupation, data year and official labour-market source. Any INR equivalent is indicative and changes with exchange rates.
- Software Engineer
- Machine-Learning Engineer
- Cloud / DevOps Engineer
- Security Engineer
- Product / Systems roles
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period for Computer Science. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
With the default assumptions (₹30L tuition and ₹14L living costs a year for 2 years, a 10% scholarship and a ₹45L starting salary), total investment is ₹82L and the indicative payback period is 2.6 years.
Computer Science — ROI
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