What’s it like to study Computer Science? Find out what students think.

Imperial College is not for the faint of heart. I am a Computing student and goddamn you will be worked to the bone. There will be times when you want to give up. When you want to quit. But you will learn so so much just by being there that it’s all worth it in the end! The societies are fun and great and the community within a society is pretty tight-knit, so you’ll never have a problem finding friends! London is also a great city to live in, with fantastic nightlife, numerous food options and brilliant public transport, and studying at Imperial means you get to live with all of that as well!

In the current time, new breakthrough in technology seems endless, and new types of applications are rolled out almost instantaneously. I became interested in computer science when I realized I could start developing applications that attracts my attention like games and mobile applications, and it was an interest that continued to grow as I studied Software Engineering subject during my bachelor’s degree. I hope to become a programmer and software designer that can integrate the latest in the development of protocols in order to advance the field. Through the master’s program in computer science and Engineering from Politecnico Di Milano which is one of the best universities in the world, I will be able to acquire the skills that I will need to pursue my dream career in technology field. Apart from the impressive infrastructure and research facilities offered at the University of Politecnico Di Milano the courses like database system, Software Engineering, and Foundation of operation research really interested me. Its overall QS ranking is 137th in the world whereas in the Engineering field Politecnico Di Milano is at 20th number in the world. I will strongly recommend new students to undergo this program as the advancements in technology are growing instantaneously and expertise in computing enables you to solve complex, challenging problems. The computing field also offers many types of lucrative careers.

During my almost 3 full years of stay here in Newcastle upon Tyne I have had one of the best moments of my life. Newcastle University and the Computer Science programme have allowed me to meet a lot of amazing people with whom I have shared many amazing moments.

Overall, the programme has given me a stable foundation, allowed me to learn several coding languages to an intermediate level. The lecturers are professionals and have taught and demonstrated me a lot along the way.

Moreover, the student life in the city is simply amazing, international friendly and gives you the chance to meet a lot of amazing people. Finally, one of the best perks of studying in Newcastle is that the accommodations are affordable and there is a good balance between cost and quality.

The computer science at UoN is different from all other UK universities as the modules lay emphasis on mathematics alongside programming. It also offers some interdisciplinary courses which I found interesting, especially because I want to apply for a doctoral program after my masters.

Computer Science Engineering at TU/e has so far exceeded my expectations! Most courses are structured in a practical way combining lectures, instructions and tutor hours. Alongside the tutors that students are able to ask questions about specifics, there are student mentors from the years above who can provide further help. The program does not require any previous knowledge in programming, but I would strongly advise it (speaking from experience)!

Overall, in order to be on top of your deadlines, projects, homework and workload in general, start working on your assignments on time. Catching up later will be hard and stressful so avoid it if possible. There will always be someone who you can contact if struggling.

One of the greatest advantages of studying Computer Science and Engineering at TU/e is that Eindhoven itself has become known as ‘Brainport’, the very centre of high-tech industries in the Netherlands. This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to start working while still studying!

The program was good in terms of allowing us to apply the learnt material practically. Only one of my lectures really made any effort with trying to convey the lecture material in a way that was interesting and straight forward, the rest just basically dictated what was on the lecture slides.
The actual program had a good range of material and did a great job of giving us a chance to experience different fields under the computer science umbrella.

The programme is very well-structured. In the first year, you start with the basics and slowly progress with more and more complicated subjects, programming languages and topics. If you get stuck at some point, or did not understand something, there are plenty of ways you can get help. You can ask your peers, or your lecturers, who will either help you in person or arrange an online meeting on a platform and time suitable for you. Or you can visit the library and book a studying space for yourself where you will have access to tons of books, information and computers. Also, the university offers study support services like student learning services where you can get maths support, study skills advice, etc. If you dream of becoming a programmer one day, or anything else related to Computing Sciences, the University of Aberdeen is your place! Here you will meet lots of different people from different nationalities and will have the amazing opportunity to work and learn with them!

The highlight of this program is quite simply, the lecturers and professors you meet along the way, every lecturer we had was incredibly helpful, insightful and, passionate. The classes were a great experience, alongside the opportunities for placements and internships before graduating.
The facilities available to students on campus consist of a 24hour computer center which is quite accommodating. The lecturers were always keen on helping and answering extra questions one might have.
The other thing I really liked about the program was the choices given in terms of subjects after 1st year, which gave students an opportunity to diversify their learning experience.
Overall, I would recommend the Computing Science Bachelor’s program for anyone interested in such matters.

After graduating from Edinburgh, I have struggled to find people from other universities, who were given an education as deep as the one I received. I am completely satisfied with the quality of teaching, as well as the content of the lectures.

I really enjoy studying here. There’s a plethora of student organizations (EESTEC, BEST, ESN), a lot of research groups for every faculty and a lot to do besides studying. The campus is 3-15 minutes away from department building depending on the dorm and faculty you study. Computer science is good. A lot of math in the first year. Some subjects could be delivered better but there’s a ton of practice on the second year and many of my friends didn’t have any problems finding internship after 4th semester. The thing I like the most is the campus and the fact that everything is really close. The main square is 15 min walk from campus, there’s a lot of restaurants to eat in vicinity and if you want to go for some shopping, the closest shopping centre is 15 min by bus. Overall I think it’s a great experience studying here.