Europe: The ideal destination for computer science students
Students at Umea University. Pic: Umea University
10th March 2016
Cheaper than U.S. schools and with the chance to build on your language skills, Europe is fast becoming the ideal destination for computer science students. Obtaining a computer science degree is still one of the ideal ways to get ahead in the tech business, even more so if students obtain a qualification from a world-class European university – more often than not in a stunning city location. Europe is rapidly becoming the next Silicon-central, as start-ups and tech hotspots continue to spring up across the continent.
Thank to its modern programmes, outstanding facilities, excellent networking opportunities and fantastic cultural calendar, Europe ticks all the boxes for computer science students looking for a different study experience that won’t break the bank. Computer science departments in Europe are recognised for their diverse international student intakes, meaning that students are likely to connect and establish friendships with contemporaries from around the globe.
Whereas multinational firms previously looked to the U.S. and Silicon Valley during the early 2000s, times are changing in the world of technology. Europe is increasingly becoming the destination of choice for multinationals looking to expand and pick out graduates from a select talent pool. U.S. tech giants like Facebook, Google, Microsoft and EA Games recognise the quality of European computer science graduates, and all have major operations there.
