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Study Computer Science & Engineering in Australia

Computer science and computer engineering cover software development, algorithms, data, networks, hardware and artificial intelligence – one of the most sought-after fields of study worldwide.

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  1. Other programmes

    Computing and information technology

    RMIT University 🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia

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  3. Other programmes

    Software development

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Industry Computing

    Charles Sturt University 🇦🇺 ALBURY, Australia

  5. Other programmes

    Quantum computing

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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    Software Engineering

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

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    Software Systems

    The University of Melbourne 🇦🇺 Richmond, Australia

  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Computer Science (Science)

    Edith Cowan University 🇦🇺 Joondalup, Mt Lawley, Bunbury, Australia

  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Engineering (Computer)/Bachelor of Science

    The University of Newcastle 🇦🇺 Callaghan, Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore, Australia

  11. Bachelor

    Computer Science, Bachelor

    The University of Queensland 🇦🇺 Brisbane, Australia

Study Computer Science & Engineering in Australia – facts and figures

In Australia, 33 universities and colleges offer 272 Computer Science & Engineering programmes: 141 Bachelor, 41 Master and 8 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne. Institutions with the widest choice: La Trobe University, The University of Queensland and Australian National University.

Degrees in Computer Science & Engineering

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Computer Science & Engineering builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Computer Science & Engineering, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Computer Science & Engineering programmes?

The directory lists 272 Computer Science & Engineering programmes at 33 institutions in Australia. Popular cities include Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane.

How long does it take to study Computer Science & Engineering?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Computer Science & Engineering programmes in Australia?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are La Trobe University, The University of Queensland, Australian National University, The University of New South Wales and RMIT University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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