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Master of Cybersecurity

University of Idaho

Idaho Falls, United States
English
On campus
Master

About the program

STEM master's in cybersecurity designated for cyber defence education.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
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

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Four years of study (120 semester credits)
Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits
A 3.0 post-graduate degree
Or faculty support letter)
Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose and CV
GRE where the programme requires it
Proof of funds for the I-20

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, Four years of study (120 semester credits), Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits, A 3.0 post-graduate degree, Or faculty support letter), Official transcripts, Letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose and CV, GRE where the programme requires it, Proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Check the degree page and international deadlines: Fall
Spring
Summer (a programme's own date takes precedence). Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD non-refundable fee. Upload transcripts
English proof (the applicable IELTS score
Duolingo 115
TOEFL
PTE 58)
Recommendation letters
Statement of purpose
CV and any GRE or portfolio the programme asks for. The department reviews
Then the College of Graduate Studies decides. After admission
Give financial documentation for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,561 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Idaho Falls campus
Faculty or school	College of Engineering
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left

Scholarships

International graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic.

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Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.