FAST vs UET vs PU vs ITU vs COMSATS (Lahore) for SE/AI/CY? Goal: High Remote Earnings & Masters Abroad
Hey everyone,I need some serious, realistic advice from seniors and industry professionals regarding university and field selection in Lahore.My Background:1130/1200 in Matric, 521/570 in FSc Part 1(Pre-Engineering background, studied Biology in 10th).My target Campuses are FAST,UET,PU,ITU and COMSATS (Lahore campuses only).My ultimate lifelong focus is to work remotely for international clients, freelancing, and earning in foreign currency.I want to build a career where I am not tied down to a local 9-to-5 corporate office.I plan to move abroad for my Master’s degree after graduating.I am fortunate enough that I don't urgently need a fully-funded scholarship as my family can self fund my education and expenses abroad.I know FAST is brutal but has an insane reputation.ITU is modern, UET has the legacy brand name for visas, and COMSATS is great for GPA.Which university’s brand name,GPA flexibility and alumni network will help me the most to achieve high remote income and secure smooth admissions abroad?(I will not do plain CS at any cost).I am leaning heavily toward Software Engineering because it feels like the ultimate building block for freelancing.However ,given the hype, is Artificial Intelligence or Cyber Security worth considering if my main goal is remote freelancing? I am worried CY might restrict me to local on-site corporate/banking jobs because of trust issues with remote clients.Would love to get your insights on which university + field combination aligns best with my goals?