Welcome to the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS)!
Established in 1988, CCDS provides its students top-notch undergraduate programmes in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Renowned for producing elite graduates, the College offers a rigorous balance of theory and practice, encompassing a solid broad-based foundation and an in-depth understanding of selected specialisations, enabling graduates to excel in the global workforce.
With world-class facilities and state-of-the-art equipment that support teaching and cutting-edge research, CCDS ensures that its students undergo professional training and acquire practical skills that are valued by the employers.
What does it mean to be a CCDS Student?
A Spin on Possibilities
Whether you wish to test your creative mettle in the gaming industry, or amplify your acumen in the business arena, CCDS education is one that elevates you to greater opportunities in a myriad number of industries.
Academic Accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) and the Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) programmes offered at CCDS have been fully accredited by The Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB), Institute of Engineers, Singapore till 2024 (presently undergoing accreditation review for the next 5 years).
Booming Infocomm Industry
Data on job vacancies in Singapore released by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on 29 Dec 2023 showed that among professionals, the top jobs in demand as of September 2023 are Software, Web and Multimedia Developers – similar to the situation in 2022.
According to the data set, data scientists are another of the occupations in demand, with the second-highest share of vacancies within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.
Enjoy Global Opportunities at CCDS
Overseas exchanges under our GEM Explorer with international prestigious universities are encouraged at CCDS. In addition, you can tap on the expertise of experienced and helpful faculty members hailing from more than 350 universities in over 40 countries around the world. This gives you the constant exposure to cross-cultural and global perspectives that are critical in today’s globalised economy.
Higher Salary upon Graduation
According to the Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey 2023, fresh graduates from the ‘Information & Digital Technologies’ course cluster have the highest median gross monthly salary.
Credit-bearing Internship
All CCDS students must undergo one of the following credit-bearing internships depending on their degree programme requirements.
- 10-week Professional Attachment (PA)
- 20-week Professional Internship (PI)
- 30-week Enhanced Professional Internship (EPI)
The main objective of the credit-bearing internship is to expose the students to the relevant industries, so that they will be ready to join the workforce when they graduate.
Increasing Importance of IT
Through the CCDS education, you can make a difference and play a part to revolutionise our life in many ways. This is the place where possibilities become reality.
Programmes Offered
Useful Links
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- Course Exemption
- Flexible Grading Option (FGO)
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- Internship
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- Short Term Internship for Non NTU students
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- Laboratories and Research Centres
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