Which master's specialisation suits a BTech graduate in Computer Science applying to New Zealand or Ireland with 7.5 CGPA, targeting the February 2027 intake?

With a 7.5 CGPA, you comfortably meet the 6.0 to 6.5 threshold both New Zealand and Ireland typically require. Since you are specifically targeting the February 2027 intake, your country choice matters as much as your specialisation, because New Zealand runs its main intake in February while Ireland's February intake is much smaller.

Specialisations and Where They Are Open for February 2027

New Zealand Versus Ireland for a February 2027 Start

• Intake status: New Zealand's February term is its major intake with full course and scholarship availability; Ireland's is a minor intake limited to a few technical colleges like NCI or TU Dublin.
• Duration and visa: New Zealand's taught master's or Master of Information Technology takes 1 to 1.5 years with up to a 3-year post-study work visa; Ireland's intensive 90-ECTS master's takes 1 year with up to a 24-month Third Level Graduate Scheme.
• Applications for the February 2027 term close around September to November 2026, so complete your IELTS (aim for 6.5 overall, no band under 6.0) well before then.

My Advice

If you want the broadest choice of universities and scholarships for February 2027, prioritise New Zealand's Data Science or Cybersecurity programmes at Auckland or AUT; only choose Ireland's smaller spring intake at NCI if being close to Dublin's tech headquarters matters more to you than course breadth.