💻 CS/IT Program Comparison
Program Types
- Computer Science: Theory + algorithms + AI/ML focus. FAST, NUST strong. Starting: PKR 1.2M-1.5M/month
- Software Engineering: Practical development + full-stack. COMSATS, NUST. Starting: PKR 1.1M-1.4M/month
- Information Technology: Systems + networking + support. ITU, UCP. Starting: PKR 900K-1.1M/month
Core Curriculum
- Programming (C, Java, Python, JavaScript)
- Data Structures & Algorithms (critical for interviews)
- Database Systems (SQL, NoSQL)
- Web Development (HTML, CSS, React, Node)
- Networking & Security
- Software Engineering Principles + Project Management
Tech Job Market
- Demand: Very high (300+ junior positions/month)
- Tech Giants: Google, Microsoft, Amazon hiring 10-20 Pakistani graduates/year each
- Average placement rate: 95%+