MCA Abroad, Top Colleges, Admission Process, Eligibility, Documents, Cost of Study, Scholarships 2024

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Computer Science is a 2 year degree course in the US and Europe. Computer Applications is broadly covered under Computer Science and it is studied for a career in IT, Robotics, Software Development etc

In the US, the average tuition fees for Computer Science is 13500 USD to 141000 USD and in Europe it ranges from 288-6660 Euros. In Canada there are more than 400 Computer Science courses and in Germany there are more than 40 Colleges that cater to these courses.

The student must have high GRE scores and must complete Language Proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS to apply for colleges abroad.

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Why Study MCA Abroad?
MCA Top Colleges
MCA Abroad Admission Process

3.1 MCA Abroad Eligibility

3.2 Documents Required

MCA Abroad Cost of Study
MCA Study Abroad Funding

Why Study MCA Abroad?

Some of the advantages of studying computer science abroad are mentioned below:

A Computer Science degree from a foreign college or university will add a lot of value to one's academic career.
According to the Global R&D Funding Forecast 2019, the USA is going to invest around 2 Trillion USD by 2020 for the research purposes on computer application, software and robotics.
In Germany and UK at least 5 Universities rank in top 100 Universities offering MS in Computer Science and that number is 50 for the USA
The average salary in Europe is around 11500 Euros after completing computer science which converts to around INR 10,00,000
There is a 4% growth in salaries related to computer science across Europe from 2016-2019.
Computer graduates in the US earn an average pay of 85,000 USD/Year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, new job positions in the field of computer science and technology is going to increase by 16% by the year 2028.
States like New York, California, Michigan and Massachusetts have high demand for computer graduates with an average yearly pay of more than 95,000 USD.

Source: Government Websites

MCA Top Colleges

Top Colleges in the world according to TIMES World University Rankings 2020 including the college name, the country they are situated in and the tuition fees required are mentioned below:

TIMES World University Rankings 2020	College Name	Country	Fees(INR)
1	University of Oxford	England	24,30,000 - 34,00,000
2	Stanford University	USA	13,21,000
3	ETH Zurich	Switzerland	1,00,000 - 1,23,500
4	MIT	USA	27,73,200
5	University of Cambridge	United Kingdom	25,67,400

MCA Abroad Admission Process

The step that must be followed if a person want to study Computer Science Abroad are mentioned below:

Select particular country where you want to study
Complete the Language Tests like IELTS, TOEFL or any other Language Proficiency Test that your desired country wants to give.
Make sure you have good grades in your College Scores
Apply for admission in the college and wait for the college to get back to you
Apply for Student Visa
Work on Scholarships if you are eligible in any
Pack your bags when the college selects you.

MCA Abroad Eligibility

Different countries have different Eligibility Criteria for International Students. Some of the basic Eligibility criteria common for almost all countries are mentioned below:

A good GRE/GATE score
A good score in Language proficiency tests like TOEFL, IELTS and others.
High percentage in Undergraduate Examination.
Approved working papers

MCA Abroad Documents Required

Some of the documents that are required for admission in foreign college or university are mentioned below:

Bachelor's & Master's transcripts.
2-3 letters of recommendation from the previous qualification.
TOEFL/IELTS scores.
Work experience, if any, along with letters of recommendation.
You will need an updated resume, SOP, and research proposal.
Financial proofs are mandatory.
Valid ID Proofs, Passport & passport-sized photographs.
You will have to provide proof that you are an international student.

MCA Abroad Cost of Study

Some of the common expenses that all international students must pay in order to fulfill their quest for a foreign degree are mentioned below:

Type of Expense	Price (INR)
Visa Application Cost	6,347 - 38,500
IELTS Fees	14,000 - 18,000
TOEFL Fees	12,000 - 19,000
GMAT Fees	19,000
GRE Fees	14,350 - 17,300
Travel Costs	37800 - 1,05,000

MCA Study Abroad Funding

The costs of studying abroad are quite high and outside the mean of ordinary Indian Citizens. But many scholarship programs are available in different countries. All colleges abroads in Europe and the US have Scholarship programs of their own. There are also countries which provide scholarships for different students. Some of the most popular Scholarships in different countries are mentioned below:

Scholarship Name	Amount
Rotary Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program	30,000 USD
National Overseas Scholarship	Covers tuition fees, medical insurance, travel expenses and other miscellaneous expenses
TUM Scholarship for International Women	500-15000 Euro
Thomas WeilandFoundation Scholarship	500 Euro per month
Douglas International Students Performance-Based tuition grant	CAD $7000
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) - for mid-career professionals	CAD $10,000
Rhodes Scholarship	15900 Pound