As the world moves from the traditional system to digitalization, the need for the knowledge of computers increases significantly. Internationally, there is no field of study that does not require excellent computer skills.
Computer science in Pakistan is a rising field that has been growing rapidly in popularity ever since the universalization of computers in the country. The job opportunities in computer-related fields have attracted students from all over the country to pursue an education in this study. There are many universities in Pakistan that offer degrees in this subject, in cities like Rawalpindi, Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.
Students in Pakistan have to choose whether their stream will be computer science or not before starting 9th class.
Eligibility Criteria
Students from science stream and 10+2 level of education in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and have passed their board examinations (or equivalent) are eligible to apply. Students should also keep entry tests and entrance examinations in mind in order to get accepted into prestigious universities.
The Scope of Computer Science in Pakistan
Students in Pakistan are highly ambitious, and there is also a great pressure from Pakistani society to build a very successful career early on in one’s life. With this in mind, Pakistani students tend to focus on fields that they are sure of having an excellent scope.
While success depends on the individual, it’s undeniable that the choice of your field matters when you intend to develop a successful career soon after completing your education.
Computer science is a field has a great scope in Pakistan.
The following fields have good chances of success in the future job market:
- Web development
- Networking and Routing
- Database
- Software development
- Graphic designing