University of London — Recognised Teaching Centre
Now Enrolling — October 2026 Cohort

A real University of London CS degree.
Studied from home in the US and Canada. $24,931 total.

Earn a globally recognised degree from one of the world’s oldest universities — without leaving your job, your home, or your state. Weekend classes, two short trips to Ann Arbor per year, and a total cost less than a single year at most US universities.

Open to students across the US and Canada. Choose a focus: Machine Learning & AI, Web & Mobile Development, or Physical Computing & IoT.

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Official University of London BSc CS programme video
3 YearsTo your full BSc
BSc Computer ScienceAwarded by the University of London
2 Trips / YearVisit Ann Arbor once a semester
$24,931Total program cost
Why Blackstone

A globally respected degree.
On terms that work for you.

We’re a recognised teaching centre for the University of London — the same institution behind UCL, LSE, and Goldsmiths. Our job is to deliver UoL’s BSc Computer Science to students across the US and Canada, on a schedule that fits real life, at a price that doesn’t require a second mortgage.

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A real University of London degree

Awarded directly by the University of London. Same crest, same Vice-Chancellor’s signature, same global recognition as students studying in London. UoL has been awarding degrees since 1836 and pioneered distance learning in 1858 — we’re the latest in a 170-year tradition.

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Designed by Goldsmiths

The BSc Computer Science is academically directed by the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London. World-class curriculum, written by working academics, delivered to you wherever you live.

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Study from home, weekends

Live in Detroit. Or Toronto. Or anywhere in the US or Canada. Weekend classes plus self-paced study during the week. Keep your job, your family, your life — just add a degree.

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Two trips a year

You’ll visit our Ann Arbor centre once a semester — two weekends a year, total. Meet your cohort in person, sit your invigilated assessments, and head home. No relocation, no room and board, no missed paychecks.

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Less than half what most US degrees cost

The full three-year programme is $24,931 total. That’s less than a single year’s tuition + room & board at most US public universities. No six-figure debt. The math finally works.

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Small cohort, real support

We keep the cohort small on purpose. You’re not a number in a 500-person lecture hall — you get tutor time, peer study groups, and a team that knows your name and your goals.

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University of London BSc Computer Science — awarded by University of London, academically directed by Goldsmiths, University of London
Your Qualification

A University of London degree.
190 years of academic tradition, behind you.

The University of London was founded in 1836 — the third-oldest university in England. Its 17 member institutions include some of the most respected names in higher education: UCL, King’s College London, the London School of Economics, SOAS, Royal Holloway, and Goldsmiths. Together they’ve educated heads of state, Nobel laureates, and seven prime ministers.

UoL also pioneered distance learning, awarding its first “External Programme” degrees back in 1858. Over the next 170 years, it’s perfected the art of delivering world-class education to students wherever they live. You’re the latest in that tradition.

Your BSc Computer Science is academically directed by Goldsmiths, University of London. Same curriculum, same exams, same standard as students sitting in London. Your degree is awarded directly by the University of London — same crest, same Vice-Chancellor’s signature, same global recognition.

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Recognised worldwide

Same UoL degree that opens doors at top employers, professional bodies, and grad schools around the world.

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Built by Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths’ Department of Computing designs and maintains the curriculum — project-heavy, hands-on, and updated for the way real software gets built today.

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A real pathway to more

Eligible for Master’s programmes, professional certifications, and further study at universities around the world.

Download the official UoL BSc Computer Science prospectus PDF · 26 MB · published by the University of London
University of London graduation ceremony
University of London graduation ceremony
University of London graduates celebrating
Graduates celebrating at the Barbican Centre, London
University of London crest

University of London

Established 1836

190+Years of excellence
50,000+Students worldwide
190+Countries represented
17Member institutions
The Cost Leader

The lowest-cost path
to a real CS degree in the US.

Same University of London BSc Computer Science. A small fraction of what a four-year US degree costs. We’re saying it plainly because the numbers say it plainly — compare for yourself.

Average US 4-Year Public CS

The Usual Path

  • 4 years on campus, full-time
  • Relocate, pay for housing, eat in the dining hall
  • $11,000–$29,000/year tuition + $15k+ room & board
  • $30,000–$100,000+ in student loans
  • Out-of-state? Add ~$18,000/year more
  • Step away from work for four years
  • Walk out with a transcript and a bill
$115K–$220K+
Total 4-year cost of attendance (Source: College Board)
Blackstone Institute (UoL)

The BIT Path

  • 3 years, studied from home
  • Live wherever you live now — US or Canada
  • Weekend classes; self-paced study mid-week
  • $24,931 total — no housing, no relocation
  • Two trips to Ann Arbor per year, that’s it
  • Keep your job and your paycheck
  • Walk out with a real University of London degree
$24,931
Total program cost (3 years, all fees included)
The Program

Three years. One degree.
Studied your way.

A clear path from week one to graduation. UoL coursework, delivered by our teaching team on weekends and online. Two trips to Ann Arbor per year for assessments. You set the pace mid-week.

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Year One

Level 4 — Foundations

  • UoL Level 4 core modules begin
  • Programming fundamentals, algorithms, web tech
  • Weekend tutorials with BIT faculty
  • Self-paced study during the week
  • Small study cohort — peer support throughout
  • Two in-person assessment weekends in Ann Arbor
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Year Two

Level 5 — Specialisation

  • UoL Level 5 modules — deeper CS topics
  • Pick your focus: ML/AI, Web/Mobile, or IoT
  • Weekend lectures, tutorials, and code reviews
  • 1:1 academic support from BIT tutors
  • Optional internship or project placement
  • Two more invigilated assessment weekends
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Year Three

Level 6 — Final Year

  • UoL Level 6 advanced modules
  • Final-year capstone project under faculty supervision
  • Career coaching and résumé review
  • Sit your final UoL assessments
  • Graduate with a University of London BSc Computer Science
  • Optional: continue with a Master's programme
Your Faculty

People who’ve built things,
teaching you to build things.

A real network engineer from Google Fiber. A leader from Citi. A former Assistant Dean. A high-distinction mathematician. They’re not reading from textbooks — they’re telling you how the work actually gets done.

Ujala Akram

Ujala Akram

Executive Director & Co-Founder

20+ years in higher education leadership — former Assistant Dean at Santa Clara University, institution-builder, and international human rights lawyer.

Ujala provides strategic and academic leadership at BIT. A former Assistant Dean at Santa Clara University in Silicon Valley—where she led a 70% enrollment increase—she has also held leadership roles with the US Department of Defense and Indiana University McKinney School of Law. She founded Blackstone School of Law & Business into one of the largest international education providers in the region. A published researcher on human rights and educational access, she holds an LL.M. from Indiana University.

Higher Ed Leadership Strategy Human Rights Law Enrollment Management
Irfan Mahmood

Irfan Mahmood

Academic Lead — Law & Business

Founder-CEO, University of London graduate, and a proven institution-builder.

Irfan is BIT’s academic lead and a hands-on teacher known for making challenging topics feel clear, structured, and achievable. With 15+ years of teaching and academic leadership, he specializes in helping students build strong fundamentals—and then confidently apply them to real problems. His classes are highly guided: expect step-by-step explanations, live problem-solving, and lots of practice. Students appreciate his calm, supportive style.

Academic Leadership Business Strategy Institution Building
Salman Akram

Salman Akram

Business, Analytics & Systems

Executive-level business & systems expert with experience at Liberty Mutual, Citi, and T-Mobile.

Salman bridges technology and real-world business impact—the kind of mentor who helps you understand not just how systems work, but why they matter. With experience across Liberty Mutual, Citi, and T-Mobile, he brings a practical, industry-informed approach: breaking complex ideas into clear steps and teaching you to communicate your thinking like a professional. Backed by an MS in International Business, a Master’s in Business IT, and a BS in Computer Science.

Systems Thinking Business Analytics Enterprise Tech
Ali Nasir

Ali Nasir

Network Engineering, Testing & Infrastructure

Google Fiber network test leader — WiFi 6/6E, automation, and real-world infrastructure expertise.

Ali currently serves as a Network Test Engineer at Google Fiber, where he contributes to the validation and integration of network devices, firmware, and residential connectivity platforms in large-scale production environments. Holding certifications including CCNA and JNCIS-ENT, his teaching covers routing and switching fundamentals, Wi-Fi 6/6E technologies, network troubleshooting, test planning, and introductory automation.

Google Fiber CCNA WiFi 6/6E Network Testing
Ghufran Syed

Ghufran Syed

Mathematics & Statistics

High-distinction mathematician who makes complex ideas feel simple.

Ghufran is the kind of lecturer students remember: calm, clear, and genuinely invested in your progress. With an MS in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics) earned with High Distinction from California State University, East Bay, and a strong foundation in statistics and machine learning, he helps students build real confidence in mathematical thinking. Recognized by the University of London for outstanding academic performance, he breaks discrete math, probability, linear algebra, and calculus into structured, step-by-step pathways.

Discrete Mathematics Linear Algebra Statistics Machine Learning
Tuition & Fees

$24,931 total.
Transparent pricing, no surprises.

Two line items, both shown below. The University of London charges you directly for the degree (Teaching Centre supported rate). Blackstone charges a single cohort fee for three years of academic support, tutorials, and your two annual assessment weekends. That’s the whole bill.

University of London Fees — Teaching Centre Supported*Amount
Application Fee
One-time, paid at application
$76
Year 1 — Level 4 modules
$5,285
Year 2 — Level 5 modules
$5,285
Year 3 — Level 6 + Final Project
$5,285
Total University of London Fees$15,931

* University of London fees are charged in British Pounds (GBP). USD amounts shown are estimates based on the published Teaching Centre supported rate and an approximate exchange rate. Final amounts will vary slightly with actual rates at the time of payment. Subject to annual increases of up to 5%.

Blackstone Institute Cohort FeeAmount
BIT Cohort Fee (3-year programme)
Weekend tutorials, 1:1 academic support, two in-person assessment weekends per year, learning materials, peer cohort
$9,000
Total Blackstone Institute Fee$9,000
University of London Fees
$15,931
Paid directly to the University of London
Blackstone Cohort Fee
$9,000
Paid to BIT for the full 3-year programme
Total Program Cost
$24,931
Complete 3-year BSc Computer Science

What this means in plain English

This is the whole bill. No housing fees, no relocation costs, no out-of-state surcharges, no “facilities fee” surprises. You pay UoL their fee, you pay us our cohort fee, and that’s it.

For comparison: the average US 4-year public CS degree costs $115,000–$220,000 total when you include tuition, room, board, and out-of-state surcharges (Source: College Board). A private US university typically runs $240,000+. Our $24,931 is roughly the cost of one year on most US campuses.

UoL fees are charged in GBP and paid directly to the University of London at registration each session. USD figures are estimates and may vary slightly with exchange rates.

Payment plans are available — pay-in-full, two installments, or monthly. Merit scholarships are available for exceptional applicants — reach out to admissions.

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A few quick questions to see if BIT is the right fit. Our admissions team replies to every applicant within 48 hours — usually faster. Open to students across the US and Canada. No pressure, no spam.

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We’re a bridge. The University of London does what it does best — world-class academic content. We do what students need: structured weekend tutorials, a small cohort, and a price that makes sense. The result is a real UoL degree, on terms a working adult can actually take.

Irfan Mahmood — Founder, Blackstone Institute of Technology

A real degree. Real flexibility. A price that adds up.

The October 2026 cohort is open to students across the US and Canada. We keep the cohort small on purpose — every student gets real tutor time. If a globally recognised UoL degree on weekends, from home, for $24,931 sounds right, let’s talk.

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