Study information technology abroad
An in-depth guide to studying information technology as an international student.
Information technology degrees abroad
Information technology (IT) degrees give you in-depth training in how to design IT systems, and you’ll learn about things like web development, information systems foundations and IT infrastructure.
It’s one of the most popular subjects for international students to study overseas, with thousands of students choosing to study computing degrees abroad every year. It’s an exciting field that offers graduates strong career options with nearly all employers in need of talented IT experts.
Choosing to study an information technology degree abroad means you’ll be able to choose from some of the best programs in the world. You can also take advantage of new technologies and approaches that you might not find at home, all while improving your language skills and experiencing a new culture.
Information technology program structure
IT degree programs are available at all levels including bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate. Programs can be defined differently by different universities; for example, some may use the name computer science to refer to information technology degrees, so it’s important to look at the course content before you apply to make sure it’s right for you.
At undergraduate level you can study a bachelor’s as a BSc, which will take three or four years to complete. As a graduate you can study for an MSc, which usually takes one or two years. If you want to continue your education after a master’s, you can study a PhD in IT, which can be completed in between two and four years.
You’ll be assessed through a combination of exam papers, written coursework and project work. Teaching will be mainly through lectures, computer lab work and small group seminars with close support from personal tutors. Many programs also offer the opportunity to work in placements getting real world experience in local industries.
The exact curriculum and program structure of each information technology program will differ depending on the university you’re attending. Each program will include a number of core modules you must study, and electives you can choose from. Some common modules you’ll study include:
- Computing systems architecture and operating systems
- Information security and cybercrime
- Software development
- Database systems and big data
- Web programming
- IT in organizations
- Quantum computing
- Advanced analytics
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Information technology study abroad programs
Information technology undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in information technology
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Information Technology Management: Network Security - BSc Keiser University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 33,120 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Business Administration: Concentration in Information Technology - BBA Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 14,700 USD
- Start date
- January, March, May, June, August, October
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Information Technology - BSc Bay Atlantic University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,900 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Computer Information Systems - Information Technology - BSc Concord University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,186 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Information Technology - BSc St. Francis College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 26,688 USD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Associate in information technology
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Health Information Technology - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Information Technology - AA RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,760 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Applied Information Technology - ASc La Trobe University - Didasko, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,000 AUD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Information Technology - ASc Central Queensland University, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 26,640 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Information Technology - ASc Mount Aloysius College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,870 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Diploma in information technology
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Information Technology with Co-op, Software Development, Graphic and Web Development - UGDip Institute of Technology Development of Canada, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 11,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, April, July, October
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Information Technology - UGDip MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 30 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 4,200 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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IT Technology - APN Business Academy Aarhus, Denmark
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,000 EUR
- Start date
- August
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Applied Information Technology - Dip La Trobe University - Didasko, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,000 AUD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Digital Media and IT - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 17,640 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Certificate in information technology
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IT Technology - Cert Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,000 EUR
- Start date
- August
Information technology graduate programs
Master's in information technology
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MBA: Concentration in Information Technology - MBA Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 12,600 USD
- Start date
- January, March, May, June, August, October
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Graphic Information Technology - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 26,100 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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IT Management - MIT Indiana University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 21 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 10,500 USD
- Start date
- February, August
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Information Technology - MIT RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,000 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Information Technology & International Business - MSc University of Dundee, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,950 GBP
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in information technology
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Business Administration: Concentration in Information Technology Management - DBA Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,000 USD
- Start date
- January, March, May, June, August, October
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Information Technology - PhD University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 37,493 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in information technology
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Information Technology - PGDip Charles Sturt University, Melbourne, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 18 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 33,216 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Information Technology - PGDip Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,900 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Business Management – Information Technology Specialization - PGDip Northern Lights College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,425 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Certificate in information technology
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Business Information Technology - PGCert RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Information Technology - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,395 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Information Technology - PGCert Central Queensland University, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,920 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Information Technology Solutions - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,340 CAD
- Start date
- January
Future information technology careers
As a graduate with an IT degree from a university abroad, you’ll have a wide range of career options and opportunities available. All organizations need IT skills, so you won’t be short of choices when looking for work after university. Here’s some of the popular roles for IT graduates:
- IT consultant
- IT support officer
- Information security analyst
- Information systems manager
- Computer systems analyst
- Web developer
- Software developer
- Project manager
- Database administrator
You’ll get career guidance and support from your university to find the right career path for you. They can help you work out what roles to pursue, and outline the best way to get there with links to local industries.
