Do most students already know how to program before entering university?
It is not possible to say generally that most students can program before entering university. Prior programming experience varies among students and by university, faculty, and department, so both experienced and inexperienced students are represented. Since the assumed prior knowledge and starting level also differ by course, check the curriculum and syllabus of the program you are considering.
Key points
- Prior programming experience varies among students and their intended university, faculty, or department.
- Both students with programming experience and those without it are represented.
- Check the program’s curriculum and syllabus to confirm the expected prior knowledge and starting level.
Things to check
- Whether most students have prior programming experience depends on the university, faculty, and department.