Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Florida International University
- Miami, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Cybersecurity can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Information system security officer
- Network security administrator
- Information security analyst
- Forensic analyst
- IT auditor
- Information system governance officer
- Information assurance engineer
- Information assurance analyst
Curriculum
- 30 credits over two years
- Full or part time
- With fall and spring starts. Advanced labs replicate real-world networks and attack scenarios. Faculty-led research and internship opportunities. Designated by NSA and DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary-school completion with official transcripts (translated if not English) and SAT
- ACT or CLT scores required of international first-year applicants
- Transfer applicants need transcripts with a NACES course-by-course evaluation and a 2.0 GPA
- Financial documents are needed for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale
- IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines for Fall 2027 (Early Action 2026-11-02
- Regular 2026-12-16
- Final 2027-03-02) at admissions. Apply online through the FIU international first-year application and pay the USD 30 fee. Send SAT
- ACT or CLT scores and official transcripts (translated if not English)
- Transfer applicants add a NACES course-by-course evaluation. Accept the offer with the USD 200 tuition deposit by May 1. Submit financial documents for the I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,250 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Miami campus (page does not name the campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering & Computing |
| Department | Department of Cybersecurity |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 Feb 2027
81 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 3 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,250 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $36,882 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale, IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

