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Bachelor of Cybersecurity

Washington State University

Richland, 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: 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

International first-year applicants need at least 12 years of school ending in a secondary certificate or external examination (humanities
Mathematics
Basic sciences
Social sciences) with a minimum 2.70 GPA on a 4.00 scale
Transfer applicants need 2.50 and 27 semester credits. Proof of English: IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4 (new scale)
Duolingo 105 or PTE 58
Unless waived.

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

At least 12 years of school ending in a secondary certificate or external examination, With preparation in humanities, Mathematics, Basic sciences and social sciences, Transfer applicants need 27 semester credits at an accredited post-secondary school

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4 (new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge C1 Advanced
Oxford Test of English 140

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Evidence of English proficiency or approved waiver
Passport identification page or national identity card

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and priority deadlines: 15 April for fall
1 November for spring
1 February for summer; admission is rolling. Apply at the FutureCoug Portal and pay the 70 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts
proof of English proficiency (test score or waiver) and a passport copy. Receive the admission decision. Submit the Offer Response form with proof of finance
then pay the 500 USD Enrollment and Orientation Fee. WSU issues the I-20; pay the SEVIS I-901 fee and attend the F-1 visa interview.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,034, $30,282, $30,711 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Tri-Cities
Faculty or school	Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department	School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International Academic Award: 4000 USD per academic year for eligible incoming students with GPA 3.60 or above, or 2000 USD with GPA 3.00–3.59. Admission-based eligibility and renewal conditions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Scholarships

International Academic Award: 4000 USD per academic year for eligible incoming students with GPA 3.60 or above, or 2000 USD with GPA 3.00–3.59. Admission-based eligibility and renewal conditions apply.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.