Pathway admission · Program details
This is a two-stage pathway program: you start at Kings Cornerstone International College in India, then transfer to complete your degree at University of Sunderland.
Phase 1
Kings Cornerstone International College
Chennai, India
Phase 2
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Begin with Kings Cornerstone International College and take the next step towards your global career.
Total Duration
36 months
Subject to program
Two-Stage Pathway
Start at Kings Cornerstone International College, finish at University of Sunderland.
3-Year Program
Total program length across both phases.
Global Exposure
Study alongside an international cohort on your destination campus.
Career Growth
A recognized international degree designed to open more career options.
Recognized Degree
Your degree is awarded by University of Sunderland.
Structured Support
A GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through admissions, visas, and documents.
Jan, Jul
Available Intake(s)
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering is a two-phase pathway leading to a qualification from University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom. You begin with Kings Cornerstone International College in India, then move to Sunderland to complete the programme. The full route takes 36 months. The programme focuses on Engineering. Intakes run in Jan, Jul.
Tuition is charged in two parts: about $7,295 for the India phase and about $19,782 for the abroad phase.
Kings Cornerstone International College
24 months on-campus with Kings Cornerstone International College
On campus in United Kingdom
12. months at University of Sunderland
Global exposure
Study alongside students from other countries.
Career growth
Build skills for roles in an international market.
Also stated as 6 CGPA (10-point) and 24 of 45 (CBSE grade points). These are separate minima per marking scheme, not conversions of each other — use the one your board reports.
A 4-year degree, or a bridging qualification, is needed for this programme.
Applicants without Mathematics at Class 12 are not eligible for this programme.
As of Aug 5, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to United Kingdom is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Tuition Fee / year
₹590,000 INR
approx. ₹5.90 Lakh · exchange rate as of 3 Sept 2026
This is the annual tuition fee. Multiply by the course length for the full cost.
Rupee figures are a guide only, converted from INR at a rate we refresh monthly and rounded to the nearest ₹10,000. The university bills in INR; what you actually pay depends on the rate on the day you transfer.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
As of Sep 3, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
https://cornerstone.edu.in/scholarships/
These notes come from the university's own admissions material. Where they conflict with anything else on this page, we confirm with the university before you apply.
Begin at Kings Cornerstone International College in India, then move to University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom to finish your degree.
Start in India
Your first phase is completed at Kings Cornerstone International College, so you begin studying before relocating.
Finish on campus
You transfer to University of Sunderland in Sunderland to complete the programme in the United Kingdom.
Degree from University of Sunderland
The degree is conferred by University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom.
National Merit Foundation
Funding
Up to USD $5,000
Open to international students with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent).
University of Nottingham
Funding
GBP Not specified
International undergraduate applicants
University of South Wales
Funding
Up to £1,500
Self-funding international students applying for undergraduate degrees (including top-ups). Not available for sponsored students, English language courses, or placement years.
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering is a program offered by Kings Cornerstone International College, Chennai, India and University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.
Tuition is charged in two parts: about $7,295 for the India phase and about $19,782 for the abroad phase, giving a total of about $27,078.
Entry requirements vary by applicant profile -- a GCQ360 counsellor can check your eligibility for this program.
English proficiency test requirements vary -- a GCQ360 counsellor can confirm the exact score needed for this program.
No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: Jan, Jul.
Yes, scholarships are available for this program: https://cornerstone.edu.in/scholarships/
Study mode and language of instruction details for this program are best confirmed directly with Kings Cornerstone International College, Chennai, India and University of Sunderland, United Kingdom or a GCQ360 counsellor.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering at Kings Cornerstone International College, Chennai, India and University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.
