What is Computer Science
Computer Science is the study of theory, engineering, experimentation that form the basis for the design and effectiveness of computers. It involves heavy study of algorithms and their application in the real world. Computer Science can be defined as the study of automating algorithmic processes that scale.
It is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications and the systematic study of the feasibility, structure, expression, and mechanization of the methodical procedures (or algorithms) that is the basis of the acquisition, representation, processing, storage, communication of, and access to, information.
Requirements to Study Computer Science
Most of the universities in the USA, Canada require you to give the GRE. Few universities from Germany require GRE scores. However, GRE is not required for admission to Australian universities. IELTS or TOEFL is compulsory for acquiring student visa and as a proof of English proficiency.
Core Subjects in Computer Science
There are various subjects that deal specifically with the individual topics and include:
- Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Compiler Design
- Database Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Software Engineering
- Paradigms of Programming
- Computer Networks
- Computer Architecture
Specialisations in Computer Science
Specializations include:
- Big Data, Cloud Computing
- Computer Architecture
- Computer Networks
- Cyber-Physical Systems, Internet of Things
- Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Trust
- Embedded Systems, Real-Time Systems
- High-Performance Computing, Parallel/Distributed Computing
- Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning, Robotics
- Mobile Computing, Social Networks
- Reconfigurable Computing
- Computational Geometry
- Data Structures
- Discrete Mathematics
Cost of Studying Computer Science
Although the fees vary from university to university, the average tuition cost for master’s studies in Computer Science engineering in the US are $37, 000/year. Average living costs vary upto $8900/year. They are almost the same in Canada. In Australia, average tuition costs are A$40000 / year and the average living costs are A$8,500/year.
Job Prospects after Masters in Computer Science
| COUNTRY | AVERAGE SALARY | MEDIAN SALARY |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,408 - $116,672 | $75,356 |
| United Kingdom | £20,835 - £51,197 | £31,600 |
| Switzerland | CHF 26,406 - CHF 114,271 | CHF 82,762 |
| Sweden | $36,068 - $80,519 | $56,745 |
| Singapore | S$24,328 - S$72,950 | S$48,424 |
| New Zealand | NZ$44,090 - NZ$99,887 | NZ$66,509 |
| Netherland | €23,151 - €56,883 | €39,039 |
| Japan | ¥1,910,000 - ¥10,750,000 | ¥4,128,819 |
| Ireland | €27,760 - €61,967 | €39,086 |
| Germany | €28,759 - €66,498 | €47,415 |
| France | €28,804 - €51,707 | €39,560 |
| Canada | C$41,605 - C$90,433 | C$62,431 |
| Australia | AU$47,680 - AU$105,407 | AU$69,557 |
