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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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Applied Information Technology - BSc La Trobe University - Didasko, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,423 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,000 AUD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Information Technology - BSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,253 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,253 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Business Administration - Emphasis in Business Information Technology - BSc Campbellsville University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- 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 - BScIT Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,700 USD
- Start date
- January, March, May, June, August, October
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Business Administration: Information Technology Management (Degree Completion Program) - BSBA (with foundation) California State University, East Bay, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,790 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,790 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Associate in information technology
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Applied Information Technology - ASc La Trobe University - Didasko, Australia
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,423 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,000 AUD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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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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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
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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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Health Information Technology - AASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,892 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Diploma in information technology
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Applied Information Technology - Dip La Trobe University - Didasko, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,423 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,000 AUD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Computer Systems Technician: Information Technology Infrastructure and Services - Dip Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,195 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,457 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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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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16,377 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,436 CAD
- Start date
- September
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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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Information Technology With Co-Op – Network Administration - UGDip Institute of Technology Development of Canada, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,815 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, April, July, October
Certificate in information technology
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Information Technology - Cert Full Sail University, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 7 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,500 USD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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IT Computer Applications - Cert Lake Land College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD
- Start date
- January, June, 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
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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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15,426 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 EUR
- Start date
- August
Information technology graduate programs
Master's in information technology
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Accounting and Information Technology - MSc Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,034 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Information Technology with Network Security (12 subjects) - MIT Charles Sturt University, Melbourne, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,296 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,912 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Information Technology wtih Software Design and Development (12 subjects) - MIT Charles Sturt University, Sydney, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,296 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,912 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
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Information Technology - MIT RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,423 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,000 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Business Information Technology - MSc DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,680 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,680 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
Doctorate in information technology
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Business Administration: Information Technology Management - DBA Westcliff University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,500 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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27,535 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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10,758 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, Sydney, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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24,394 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, Melbourne, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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24,394 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,216 AUD
- Start date
- March, July, November
Certificate in information technology
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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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13,748 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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13,509 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,395 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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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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14,697 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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.
