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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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Computer Information Systems - Information Technology - BSc Concord University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,186 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,186 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Information Technology - BIT MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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Business and IT - BSc IUBH University of Applied Sciences - Online, Germany
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,183 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,730 EUR
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Business Information Technology - BBA Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 42 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,335 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,500 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Information Technology - Information Architecture - BSc University of Massachusetts, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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34,649 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,649 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
- Annual tuition fee
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6,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Information Technology: Computer and Information Systems Security - AASc Southern Utah University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,822 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,822 USD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Business Information Technology - ASc Campbellsville University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,400 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,400 USD
- Start date
- January, August, October
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Information Technology - ASc Mount Aloysius College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,870 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,870 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Computer Information Technology - AA Hesston College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,992 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,992 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in information technology
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Information Technology - UGDip MAHSA University, Malaysia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 30 months
- Annual tuition fee
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4,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,200 USD
- Start date
- January, April
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Enterprise IT Management - PBcDip St. Francis Xavier University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,325 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,436 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Information Technology Systems - Dip Bow Valley College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 16 months
- Annual tuition fee
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33,179 USD
Fee in university's local currency 41,535 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Digital Media and IT: Web Design and Development - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,404 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Information Technology Diploma - Dip Canadian College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,420 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 CAD
- Start date
- January, April, July, October
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
- Annual tuition fee
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15,807 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 EUR
- Start date
- August
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IT Controlled Electronics - Cert North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, June
Information technology graduate programs
Master's in information technology
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International Management - IT Management - MA IUBH University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,011 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,990 EUR
- Start date
- April, May, October, November
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Management: IT Management - MA IUBH University of Applied Sciences - Online, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,077 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,400 EUR
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Management of Information Technology - MBA Schiller International University, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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22,057 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,140 EUR
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Information Technology Management - MSc Technological University Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,165 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,650 EUR
- Start date
- September
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IT: Enabled Innovation - MSc Maynooth University, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,239 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- 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
- Annual tuition fee
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15,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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29,834 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,493 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in information technology
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Business Management – Information Technology Specialization - PGDip Northern Lights College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,724 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,425 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Information Technology - PGDip Charles Sturt University, Melbourne, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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26,431 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,216 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Information Technology - PGDip Charles Sturt University, Sydney, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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26,431 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,216 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
Certificate in information technology
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Information Technology Solutions - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,650 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,340 CAD
- Start date
- January
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Information Technology - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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14,637 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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11,077 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,920 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Business Information Technology - PGCert RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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14,896 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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.
