Study Abroad

As per the US World and News rankings 2026, the Kent State University rankings seem better than the University of Bridgeport. There is a huge difference between the two universities. 

It can be observed that the University of Bridgeport has had a huge rank decline from the year 2024 but it is minor in the case of Kent State. 

Given below is the table of comparison, take a look -

The University of Bridgeport is a popular, affordable and welcoming option for Indian applicants who wish to pursue Computer Science. 

The MS in Computer Science offered at this university is ranked #152 by the US World and News rankings in 2026. These rankings imply that it is a good course available to Indian students. Given below are the highlights for the University of Bridgeport Computer Science course - 

• It is a STEM program
• It awards 34 credits to the students 
• The fee ranges between USD 32,860 and USD 35,760 for the first year

Yes, students can change their course at HFT Stuttgart. For that, they can either apply for a higher semester or submit a course change request. Consulting the academic advisor before applying is advised. The change requires approval from the Dean of Studies at the university.

Check the official HFT Stuttgart website to know more or contact one of our expert counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad.

The University of Bridgeport is a highly popular university among Indian students for courses in STEM and Management fields.

These students specifically go for courses like the MS in Computer Science, MBA and MS in Artificial Intelligence. 

The US News ranks Computer Engineering PG courses at #152.  

The DeutschlandTicket Studi (EUR 49 or INR 5.5 K per month), a university semester ticket, or the Ausbildungus 27 are some of the best affordable transportation options for Indian students in Stuttgart. 

• Duetschlandticket - Best for regional or country-wide travel
• Semester ticket - Inlcuded in the mandatory semester contibution at select universities. These provide heavy discounts for travel via trains and buses
• Ausbildungus 27 - Ideal for students under 27 years of age. Enables public transportation for EUR 57.5 (INR 6.4 K) per month

US News has been known as one of the top ranking bodies of the world for its accurate rankings derived from a lot of different factors. 

For the Global Universities category rankings 2025, some of the factors on which Heriot Watt University is evaluated are given below -

• Global Research Reputation
• Publications
• Normalized Citation Impact
• Regional Research Reputation 

HFT Stuttgart courses offer a great practical learning environment to students. The modern classrooms, labs, small class sizes, and strong industry ties in the Stuttgart region make Stuttgart Uni of Applied Sciences a great option for Indian students.

Students are generally satisfied with course quality, as HFT ranked among the top 10 universities in Germany for student satisfaction in 2020, per an unofficial source.

Yes, Heriot Watt University is ranked by the US World and News in the year 2025. The rankings are not that great as per the Global standards. 

It also releases National, Global, Regional and Subject Rankings. In the Global University category, Heriot Watt ranks at #937 in 2025 and it shows a decreasing trend.