B.Tech in Computer Science in the UK: Top Universities, Colleges,

Engineering is one of the most selective degrees among students after the 12^th class in the world. This undergraduate program is available in multiple specializations and Computer Science is one of them. Computer Science Engineering in the UK is a UG program pursued by many foreign students. Universities in the UK offer this program and provide better possibilities to get a job after completing the degree.

Studying in the UK can be the right decision for students as the country is the home of the world’s top universities. A degree in computer science engineering will give knowledge about computing that will help students while working in the organization. Computer science and technologies are dominating our everyday lives so pursuing this degree is profitable for your future.

Computer Science Engineering in the UK Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
Number of CS Engineering Universities in the UK	90+ (approx.)
CS Engineering Cost in the UK	1st Year Average Tuition Fee - INR 27.02 lakh (top 20 universities) Living Expenses - INR 5.91 lakh per year (average)
Top Specializations	Computer Science
Admission Process	IELTS Score + SOP + LORs + Resume

Top 10 CS Engineering Universities in the UK by QS Rankings

Students are willing to take entrance to the top-ranked universities in the UK to complete their degree in Computer Science Engineering. Therefore, we have listed below the top 10 CS Engineering Universities in the country declared by the QS World University Ranking.

Universities	QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Computer Science and Information Systems
University of Oxford	#5
University of Cambridge	#7
Imperial College London	#15
The University of Edinburgh	#20
UCL	#24
King's College London	#63
The University of Manchester	#65
The University of Warwick	#77
Queen Mary University of London	#106
Lancaster University	#124

(Source: QS)

Top CS Engineering Universities in the UK by THE Ranking

We have below some of the top-ranked computer science universities to study Engineering in the UK for students. Check the latest ranking of the universities declared by the Times Higher Education Rankings by Subject, 2023.  

Universities	THE Ranking (by subject) Computer Science 2023
University of Oxford	#1
University of Cambridge	#6
Imperial College London	=11
University of Edinburgh	#24
UCL	=29
Queen Mary University of London	#84
University of Manchester	=86
King's College London	#101-125
University of Southampton	#101-125
University of Surrey	#101-125

(Source: THE Ranking)

Computer Science Engineering Specializations

Students are planning to study in UK and complete a degree in engineering programs. This engineering program is available in multiple specializations. We have mentioned below the most popular specialization of engineering programs.

• Computer Science

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Computer Science Engineering Fees in the UK

Tuition fee at Universities in the UK is a major aspect among foreign students. As many of them are looking to pursue the CS Engineering program in a budget-friendly package. We have mentioned below the average fee that students need to pay to study the program.

• The 1^st year average Computer Science Engineering Fees in the UK is INR 27.02 lakh. The average fee is calculated through the top 20 universities.
• The average cost of living in the UK is around INR 5.91 lakh.

Student’s Visa Cost for the UK

To study Computer Science Engineering at top universities in the UK students are required to have a student study visa for the UK. The cost of a student visa is around INR 35,000. There are two student categories under Tier 4 i.e. Tier 4 (General) Student Visa and Tier 4 (Child) Student Visa.

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Computer Science Engineering Colleges in the UK: Eligibility Criteria

Students must need to follow the eligibility criteria for engineering in the UK to study the CS engineering program at UK Universities. There may be some changes in admission criteria depending on the university that the student selects to study the program. We have mentioned below the general criteria for all students who are willing to be admitted to Universities in the UK>

• Complete the 12^th class with a recognized institute.
• Score good marks in 12^th class.
• Attend any of the mentioned English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo
• Submit SOP and LORs.
• Resume (if required).

Work permit after Computer Science Engineering in the UK

The United Kingdom allows Post post-study work (Graduate Route Visa) after completing the degree to foreign students. Every year, so many graduates after completing their bachelor’s degree start working at organizations in the country. They can work up to 20 hours (maximum) in a week. The work permit is valid for a maximum of 2 years in the UK.

Computer Science Engineering Scholarship for the UK

Universities in the UK provide scholarships and awards to students based on their merit and criteria. There are over 170 Scholarships in UK programs available for bachelor’s programs that students may get at universities in the country.

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Computer Science Engineering Jobs & Salaries in the UK

Completing a degree in Computer Science Engineering makes students eligible to work in job profiles like software engineer, developer, data scientist, etc. Universities in the UK provide better job opportunities with an impressive salary package to students.

Job Profile	Average Salary (in £)
Software Engineer	39,396
Data Scientist	42,886
Software Developer	33,357
Senior Software Engineer	54,978
Java Developer	36,485
Principal Software Engineer	65,887

(Source: Payscale)

List of Top Publicly Funded Universities in the UK

Applicants can check the list of top publicly funded universities in the UK to complete their computer science engineering degree. Students get the best education at any of the below-mentioned universities.

Universities	1st Year Tuition Fee (in Lakh)
University of East London	18.3
Teesside University	12.4
Coventry University	17.3
University of Greenwich	19.9
University of Hertfordshire	13.1
London Metropolitan University	19.3

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

Top Computer Science Engineering recruiters in the UK

Candidates can find below the list of popular recruiters that hire Computer Science Engineering graduates. They offer the best salary packages in the industry to students.

Recruiters	Yearly Average Salary (in £)
Edinburgh Napier University	83,694
University of Salford	49,483
Royal Holloway University of London	48,186
University of Wolverhampton	24,602
Mortimer Spinks	35,000
The Sixth Form College Farnborough	38,442
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust	23,650

(Source: UK.Indeed)

Anurag Pal11-08-2023 17:52