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Study Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom

12 Computer Science & IT courses at 10 institutions in the United Kingdom, with estimated tuition, entry benchmarks and work rights side by side. Every figure below comes from the same dataset our matching engine scores against.

Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom at a glance

Institutions

10

Courses listed

12

Tuition from

≈ $29,500

Total per year

≈ $53,000

Universities offering Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom

Ranked by estimated world position. Tuition is the international rate per year; the entry grade is the percentage typically competitive for admission.

Institution Rank Tuition / yr Min % IELTS
Imperial College London

London

#2 ≈ $44,000 91% 7
University of Manchester

Manchester

#35 ≈ $46,500 91% 7
University of Leeds

Leeds

#86 ≈ $44,000 84% 7
Queen Mary University of London

London

#99 ≈ $43,500 83% 6.5
Cardiff University

Cardiff

#130 ≈ $39,500 78% 6.5
University of Leicester

Leicester

#185 ≈ $38,000 78% 6.5
University of Dundee

Dundee

#300 ≈ $36,000 67% 6
SOAS University of London

London

#310 ≈ $34,500 71% 6
University of Essex

Colchester

#345 ≈ $34,500 68% 6.5
Northumbria University

Newcastle

#600 ≈ $29,500 59% 6

What does a Computer Science & IT degree in the United Kingdom cost?

Budget for tuition plus living costs, not tuition alone. Across the 12 Computer Science & IT courses we list in the United Kingdom, tuition runs from $29,500 to $46,500 a year, and a student needs roughly $15,500 a year to live on. That puts a realistic total at about $53,000 a year before travel, visa fees and insurance.

Tuition range
$29,500 – $46,500
Living cost
≈ $15,500/yr

Entry requirements for Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom

Across these courses the typical competitive grade is around 77%, and the usual English requirement is IELTS 6.5. Individual universities set their own thresholds — the table above shows each one.

Typical entry grade
77%
English requirement
IELTS 6.5

Study levels available

Bachelor's Master's PhD / Doctorate

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom?

Tuition for the Computer Science & IT courses we list in the United Kingdom runs from $29,500 to $46,500 a year for international students, and living costs add roughly $15,500 a year. Budget around $53,000 a year in total, plus one-off costs for visas, flights and insurance.

What are the entry requirements for Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom?

Most Computer Science & IT courses in the United Kingdom look for around 77% in your previous qualification and IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Competitive universities ask for more; the table on this page lists the benchmark for each institution.

Are there scholarships for Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom?

7 of the 12 Computer Science & IT courses we list in the United Kingdom record scholarship or funding options for international students. Amounts vary widely, so check each institution's own funding page for the current round.

Can I work after studying Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom?

Graduates in the United Kingdom can typically stay and work for 1.5 year(s) after finishing, and students may work up to 20 hours a week during term. Permanent-residency prospects are rated moderate for this destination.

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