Top universities for Computer Science & AI in 2026
Global #1
3iS
France, France
Top universities offering Computer Science, Software Engineering and AI/ML masters programs. The list below is ranked globally by QS, then grouped by country so you can shortlist by destination. Click any university to see its full IELTS / tuition / intake profile.
Global top 50 for Computer Science & AI
Ranked by QS where available; unranked direct partners are listed alphabetically below the QS-ranked tier.
France (30)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
3iS France | — | — | View → |
AD EDUCATION PARIS | — | — | View → |
Aivancity | — | — | View → |
Aivancity School for Technology Business and Society | — | — | View → |
Aivancity School for Technology, Business & Society, Paris-Cachan Cachan | — | — | View → |
American Graduate School in Paris Paris | — | — | View → |
ASSOCIATION LEONARD DE VINCI COMPRISING OF ESILV ENGINEERING SCHOOL & EMLV MANAGEMENT SCHOOL PARIS | — | — | View → |
ASSOCIATION NOUVELLE EDC (EDC PARIS BUSINESS SCHOOL)- PLANETA FORMACION Y UNIVERSIDADES PARIS | — | — | View → |
Atelier Chardon Savard | — | — | View → |
Atelier De Sevres | — | — | View → |
AURA International School of Management | — | — | View → |
BREST BUSINESS SCHOOL BREST | — | — | View → |
BURGUNDY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DIJON | — | — | View → |
CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION GROUP - CEG - Paris | — | — | View → |
CentraleSupelec Paris | — | — | View → |
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 Lyon | — | — | View → |
CLCF (GALILEO GLOBAL EDUCATION) Paris | — | — | View → |
Clermont School of Business Clermont-Ferrand | — | — | View → |
COLLEGE DE PARIS | — | — | View → |
Collège La Cité, Orléans | — | — | View → |
Colorado School of Mines Golden | — | — | View → |
Cours Florent Montpellier | — | — | View → |
CREA France | — | — | View → |
CY Cergy Paris University Paris | — | — | View → |
CY Tech - CY Cergy | — | — | View → |
DIGITAL CAMPUS (GALILEO GLOBAL EDUCATION) Aix, Bordeaux, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, Rennes, Toulouse, Strasbourg | — | — | View → |
DSTI School of Engineering | — | — | View → |
ECE (Ecole Centrale d'Electronique) | — | — | View → |
ECE Paris | — | — | View → |
ECOLE 89 (THROUGH GA EDUCATION) | — | — | View → |
Singapore (20)
| University | QS | IELTS | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
AMITY GLOBAL INSTITUTE NATIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING | — | — | View → |
Amity Global Institute - Singapore Penang Road | — | — | View → |
AT-SUNRICE GLOBALCHEF ACADEMY SINGAPORE | — | — | View → |
Curtin Bachelor Degree only | — | — | View → |
CURTIN SINGAPORE | — | — | View → |
Curtin University Bentley | — | — | View → |
Curtin University Singapore Singapore | — | — | View → |
DIMENSIONS International College | — | — | View → |
Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore | — | — | View → |
Lee Kong Chian School of Business Singapore | — | — | View → |
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Singapore | — | — | View → |
Nanyang Business School Singapore | — | — | View → |
NANYANG INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE | — | — | View → |
National Institute of Education Singapore | — | — | View → |
National University of Singapore Singapore | — | — | View → |
S P Jain School of Global Management - Singapore HortPark | — | — | View → |
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Singapore | — | — | View → |
S. Rajaratnam School Of International Studies (RSIS) At Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | — | — | View → |
Singapore Institute of Management Singapore | — | — | View → |
Singapore University of Social Sciences Singapore | — | — | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
- What IELTS score is required for Computer Science & AI programs abroad?
- IELTS requirements for Computer Science & AI typically range from 6.5 to 7.5 overall, with 6.0 in each band the most common minimum. Top-tier universities like 3iS usually require 7.0+. See each university's row in the table above for the exact band, or look up any university by name on /ielts-score-for.
- Do I need GRE or GMAT for Computer Science & AI masters programs?
- GRE is required by most US universities for technical masters in the USA but waived by many programs post-pandemic. Universities in UK, Canada, Australia and Europe rarely require GRE. Check each program for the current policy.
- Which countries are best for Computer Science & AI?
- Top destinations for Computer Science & AI in 2026 include France, Singapore. Choice depends on tuition tier, post-study work rights, and the cost-of-living math for your budget. Use the "Shortlist by country" rail above to compare.
- Is Computer Science & AI in demand globally?
- Top universities offering Computer Science, Software Engineering and AI/ML masters programs. The roles linked to Computer Science & AI have appeared on every major industry skills-shortage list since 2020 (LinkedIn Emerging Jobs, World Economic Forum Future of Jobs, US BLS occupational outlook), and most destination countries fast-track post-study work permits for graduates of these programs. Check the country-specific PR pathway pages on /studyabroad for the visa-to-PR math.
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