MCA (Master of Computer Application) Abroad Top Colleges, Admission Process, Eligibility, Documents, Cost of Study, Scholarships 2023

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Computer Science is a 2 year degree course in the US and Europe. Computer Applications is broadly covered under Computer Science and it is studied for a career in IT, Robotics, Software Development etc

In the US, the average tuition fees for Computer Science is 13500 USD to 141000 USD and in Europe it ranges from 288-6660 Euros. In Canada there are more than 400 Computer Science courses and in Germany there are more than 40 Colleges that cater to these courses.

The student must have high GRE scores and must complete Language Proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS to apply for colleges abroad.

Why Study MCA Abroad?

Some of the advantages of studying computer science abroad are mentioned below:

  • A Computer Science degree from a foreign college or university will add a lot of value to one's academic career.
  • According to the Global R&D Funding Forecast 2019, the USA is going to invest around 2 Trillion USD by 2020 for the research purposes on computer application, software and robotics.
  • In Germany and UK at least 5 Universities rank in top 100 Universities offering MS in Computer Science and that number is 50 for the USA
  • The average salary in Europe is around 11500 Euros after completing computer science which converts to around INR 10,00,000
  • There is a 4% growth in salaries related to computer science across Europe from 2016-2019.
  • Computer graduates in the US earn an average pay of 85,000 USD/Year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • As projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, new job positions in the field of computer science and technology is going to increase by 16% by the year 2028. 
  • States like New York, California, Michigan and Massachusetts have high demand for computer graduates with an average yearly pay of more than 95,000 USD.

Source: Government Websites

MCA Top Colleges

Top Colleges in the world according to TIMES World University Rankings 2020 including the college name, the country they are situated in and the tuition fees required are mentioned below:

TIMES World University Rankings 2020 College Name Country Fees(INR)
1 University of Oxford England 24,30,000 - 34,00,000
2 Stanford University USA 13,21,000
3 ETH Zurich Switzerland 1,00,000 - 1,23,500
4 MIT USA 27,73,200
5 University of Cambridge United Kingdom 25,67,400

MCA Abroad Admission Process

The step that must be followed if a person want to study Computer Science Abroad are mentioned below:

  • Select particular country where you want to study
  • Complete the Language Tests like IELTS, TOEFL or any other Language Proficiency Test that your desired country wants to give.
  • Make sure you have good grades in your College Scores
  • Apply for admission in the college and wait for the college to get back to you
  • Apply for Student Visa
  • Work on Scholarships if you are eligible in any
  • Pack your bags when the college selects you.

MCA Abroad Eligibility

Different countries have different Eligibility Criteria for International Students. Some of the basic Eligibility criteria common for almost all countries are mentioned below:

  • A good GRE/GATE score
  • A good score in Language proficiency tests like TOEFL, IELTS and others.
  • High percentage in Undergraduate Examination.
  • Approved working papers

MCA Abroad Documents Required

Some of the documents that are required for admission in foreign college or university are mentioned below:

  • Bachelor's & Master's transcripts.
  • 2-3 letters of recommendation from the previous qualification.
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores.
  • Work experience, if any, along with letters of recommendation.
  • You will need an updated resume, SOP, and research proposal.
  • Financial proofs are mandatory.
  • Valid ID Proofs, Passport & passport-sized photographs.
  • You will have to provide proof that you are an international student.

MCA Abroad Cost of Study

Some of the common expenses that all international students must pay in order to fulfill their quest for a foreign degree are mentioned below:

Type of Expense Price (INR)
Visa Application Cost 6,347 - 38,500
IELTS Fees 14,000 - 18,000
TOEFL Fees 12,000 - 19,000
GMAT Fees 19,000
GRE Fees 14,350 - 17,300
Travel Costs 37800 - 1,05,000

MCA Study Abroad Funding

The costs of studying abroad are quite high and outside the mean of ordinary Indian Citizens. But many scholarship programs are available in different countries. All colleges abroads in Europe and the US have Scholarship programs of their own. There are also countries which provide scholarships for different students. Some of the most popular Scholarships in different countries are mentioned below:

Scholarship Name Amount
Rotary Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program 30,000 USD
National Overseas Scholarship Covers tuition fees, medical insurance, travel expenses and other miscellaneous expenses
TUM Scholarship for International Women 500-15000 Euro
Thomas WeilandFoundation Scholarship 500 Euro per month
Douglas International Students Performance-Based tuition grant CAD $7000
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) - for mid-career professionals CAD $10,000
Rhodes Scholarship 15900 Pound

Master of Computer Applications [MCA] : 21 answered questions

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Ques. What is your review of MCA Thapar University?

● Top Answer By Sunita Guha on 30 Aug 22

Ans. Thapar University offers a good MCA program. The institute has a brilliant MCA faculty base. It offers good learning resources, and laboratory facilities to meet the requirement of students.  Thapar University placement highlights show the average CTC offered to MCA students is around INR 7 LPA. While the highest CTC offered is around INR 8 LPA. TCS, Infosys, and Fidelity are among the major recruiters in the placement drive. Read more
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Ques. How is placement in JNU, Delhi for MCA?

● Top Answer By Nitin Mishra on 15 Jul 22

Ans. JNU placements for MCA are good. Some of the major recruiters for MCA are Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc. Students usually receive an average CTC of around INR 4-5 LPA. While the highest CTC goes up to INR 9-11 LPA.  But JNU is a research-oriented university. If you want excellent placement in the technical field, it will be better to join the top IIT or NIT. You will get better technological exposure at these institutes. Read more
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Ques. What is IGNOU MCA Syllabus? Is it tough?

● Top Answer By Saswata Guha on 05 Apr 22

Ans. Yes, IGNOU MCA is difficult compared to other ODL courses and even some regular MCA program. The course is demanding with Mathematics, Programming, lab papers, theory papers, various assignments, and projects.  IGNOU Syllabus MCA 2022 is as follows.  IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 1: Course code  Title of the course  Total credits MCS-011 Problem Solving & Programming  3 MCS-012 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming 4 MCS-013 Discrete Mathematics  2 MCS-014 System Analysis and Design  3 MCS-015 Communication Skills 2 MCSL-016 Internal Concepts and Web Design  2 MCSL-017 Cand Assembly Language Programming Lab  2 IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 2:  Course code  Title of the course  Total credits MCS-021 Data and Structures 4 MCS-022 Operating System Concepts and Networking Management Systems 4 MCS-023 Introduction to Database Management Systems 3 MCS-024 Object-Oriented Technologies and Java Programming  3 MCSL-025 Lab (Based on MCS-021, 022, 023, and 024) 4 IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 3:  Course code  Title of the course Total credits MCS-031 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4 MCS-032 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 3 MCS-033 Advanced Discrete Mathematics 2 MCS-34 Software Engineering 3 MCS-035 Accountancy and Financial Management 3 MCSL-036 Lab (Based on MCS-032,034, and 035) 3 IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 4: Course code Title of the course  Total credits MCS-041 Operating Systems 4 MCS-042 Data Communication and Computer Networks 4 MCS-043 AdvancedDatabase Management Systems 4 MCS-044 Mini Project 4 MCSL-045 Lab (UNIX & Oracle) 2 IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 5:  Course code Title of the course Total credits MCS-051 Advanced Internet Technologies 3 MCS-052 Principles of Management and Information System 2 MCS-053 Computer Graphics and Multimedia 4 MCSL-054 Lab (Based on MCS-051 & 053) 2 MCSE - 003 MCSE-004 MCSE-011 Elective Courses -  Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management  Numerical and Statistical Computing  Parallel Computing 3 IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 6: Course code Title of the course  Total credits MCSP-060 Project 16 Lab attendance is mandatory for MCA. Scoring passing marks in lab examinations will be difficult if you don’t attend labs and practical classes regularly.  You can’t take the coursework lightly, even if it is a distance learning course. Read more
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Ques. How much does an Indian software engineer earn in the US? What is the scope of an MCA from JNU/NIT in the US?

● Top Answer By Sekhar Juneja on 04 May 22

Ans. In US, Indian software engineers earn around $60k-$80k in entry-level jobs. After 3-5 years of work experience, the salary amount becomes $90k-$130k. For software engineering professionals with around 5-10 years of experience, the salary package is around $130-$200k.  Jobs in the Software industry have little to do with the university you graduated from. The international recruiters look for skills. If you have industry-relevant skills, you will receive good placement opportunities. After doing an MCA you can get jobs in US, if you fulfill the skill requirement. Read more
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Ques. What are the placements in BHU (especially for an MCA)?

● Top Answer By Shrish Tripathi on 18 Nov 22

Ans. In 2011, a Placement Coordination Cell (PCC) was established in BHU to take full responsibility for placements of the entire university (except IIT/IMS). This body has improved the placement drives at BHU to a large extent. BHU is now visited by reputed firms for recruitment. As far as CTC is concerned, nearly 18% to 20% of students were placed this year. The highest salary was 4.5 LPA. The lowest salary was 3.5 LPA and the average salary was 4.2 LPA.Read more
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Ques. What are the average salary package for MCA in DU?

● Top Answer By Avinash Kohli on 10 Oct 22

Ans. The average package is between 5-7 lacs. In 2017, Amazon offered the highest package of 16 lacs, while many companies offered the lowest package of 4.5 lacs. As a result, if you are an average student, you will have plenty of opportunities to demonstrate your worth. DU MCA has 46 seats in total, and classes are held in the department itself. When compared to the rest of Delhi University, only the North campus provides it. Axis Bank, Deloitte, ICICI, Infosys, LG Electronics, Nestle, Shopclues.Com, Tata Power, and TCS are among the hiring firms.Read more
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Ques. Is anyone doing /did MCA from IGNOU while doing a job? How is/was your experience?

● Top Answer By Princeparth Rajpara on 28 Oct 22

Ans. One of my cousins completed an MCA from IGNOU while doing a job. She shared her experience with me. I have summarised it in points for better understanding: The Degree Certificate of IGNOU MCA will enable you to appear for an interview  There are regular classes on weekends. But these classes are only on paper so you can skip them. Students will have to approach self-study only Projects are only formalities and have no real value Institutes that run the MCA IGNOU program offer no help when it comes to getting a job. There is no value of IGNOU MCA in Infosys, TCS, Wipro, etc Apart from this various advertisements in newspapers specifically mention that IGNOU candidates will not be able to apply. So I will not recommend that you complete an MCA from IGNOU.Read more
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Ques. How is the MCA course at Sanskriti University?

● Top Answer By Vikram Saini on 28 Dec 21

Ans. The MCA course in general is a very demanding subject in the IT industry. You need to keep yourself updated with the latest trends in the industry to match proper excellence. In Sanskriti University reputed companies like Infosys, TCS, HCL, Deloitte, etc. frequently visit the campus during placements.  They usually offer students with an average salary package of 4.5-5 LPA.  This also increases to 8-10 LPA depending on the student’s overall academic performance. They have a specific cell for training and placement which helps students to gain proper knowledge for the interview, group discussion, communication and analytical skills, etc.  Students mastering these skills have a better chance to secure a job offer.  Sanskrit University has a 95% placement every year.  Their faculty is highly experienced and will give you the required guidance for doing your best in the field. It is very beneficial to pursue an MCA from Sanskriti University because the MCA students have a huge demand in the IT industry.  They produce industry-ready professionals every year.  Some of the top IT companies visit the campus include Oracle, TCS, Genpact, IBM, Byju's, Infosys, Wipro, and many others. Therefore it is totally worth it to pursue an MCA degree from Sanskriti University.Read more
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Ques. How do I get admission in Hyderabad central university for MCA course?

● Top Answer By Sushmita Mukharjee on 10 Nov 21

Ans. Hyderabad Central University conducts an entrance examination for student intake into various courses during Feb-March each year. The entrance test is the only way you can get admission into the courses offered by HCU. So, you should keep an eye on the official website for admission notification from Oct-Nov. Once the notification is out, you can apply online. Read more
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Ques. How is the Mca placement records at Tezpur university? And how is the department of CS?

● Top Answer By Epshita Roy on 11 Nov 21

Ans. MCA placement at Tezpur University is good. In the recent placement drive, the highest CTC offered was 20 LPA. Around 60% of students from MCA got placement offers.  CSE department is among the oldest department at TU. Few years back it was declared as the ‘Center of Excellence’ by MHRD for its contributions. The department offers three different courses, i.e. B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA. All the courses are well-reputed. The department organizes various seminars and workshops around the academic year. The faculty members of the department are actively engaged in various research projects.Read more
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