Program Duration
4 Years
Year 1: Online
All American Undergraduate Program
Years 2, 3 & 4: On-Campus
Purdue University Northwest

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Duration

3 Years

Average Salary

On average, graduates of Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Technology (STEM) earn $74K per year

Career Prospects

Software Developer, Web Developer, Mobile App Developer, Database Analysts and Developer, Computer Security Sspecialist

Program Overview

The Computer Information Technology (STEM) major at Purdue University Northwest focuses on practical IT skills and problem-solving. Students learn networking, cybersecurity, database management, cloud computing, and systems administration. The program combines hands-on labs with real-world projects to build technical expertise. Electives allow specialisation in areas like digital forensics, data analytics, and IT security. Graduates are prepared for careers in IT support, systems management, and cybersecurity.

Admissions Information

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of AISSCE with 60% or above and no IELTS required. Click here for more details.

Fees: Year 1 (Online)

INR 7,50,000 + GST

UNIVERSITY FEES: YEAR 2 ONWARDS (OVERSEAS)

Tuition: $19,023 per annum (Approx.)
Living Expenses: $9,097 per annum (Approx.)

SCHOLARSHIPS

Click here for year 1 merit-based scholarships.

TOTAL STUDY COSTS WITH THE WORLDGRAD

Total Tuition: INR 55L (Approx.)
Total Study Costs (Fee + Living): INR 78L (Approx.)
Total Savings: INR 16L (Approx.)

Program Structure

Year 1: Smart Program

The All American Undergraduate Program is designed for students who want to accelerate their undergraduate education, saving time and money while building a solid academic base in the USA. The program allows students to complete up to one year of their undergraduate degree remotely from home and then progress to campus to complete the remainder of their degree. In order to advance to Purdue University Northwest, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in The WorldGrad's All American Undergraduate Program. Students will study up to 10 modules (up to 30 credits) with The WorldGrad from the following list of subjects.

1. MAT181 - College Algebra
2. CST201 - Introduction to Programming
3. COM130 - Introduction to Speech Communication
4. CST155 - Operating Systems
5. ENG142 - Rhetoric and Academic Writing
6. ENG141 - Rhetoric and Introductory Research Writing

Year 2 Onwards: On-Campus

After the completion of the Smart Program, students progress to Purdue University Northwest to study the remaining core and elective courses on campus and complete their degrees. Once on campus, students will be eligible for CPT and OPT during and after completing their studies. Further information on the On-Campus program structure, courses and CPT and OPT opportunities is available with our Admissions Team.

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Admission Process

CHOOSE A PROGRAM

With the help of our admissions team, select a program of your choice from our wide set of globally ranked partners.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

Fill out our online application form along with the necessary documents. Our admissions team will guide you through the process.

RECEIVE ADMISSION OFFER

After successful review of your application by The WorldGrad admissions team, you will receive an offer letter from The WorldGrad, backed by a letter confirming the pathway to your University overseas. This will generally be issued within 24 hours of a complete application. The team will then work with you to submit a full application to the University for the progression process.

CONFIRM ENROLMENT

Accept your offer by submitting a confirmation fee as mentioned in your offer letter. Since we have limited seats, enrolment would be void if confirmation fee is not received as stated.