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Bachelor of Cybersecurity
- Houston, 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: 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
- US-equivalent high school diploma (grades 9-11 transcripts for freshmen) or college transcripts for transfer students
- Evaluated by an approved agency where required
- English proficiency proof
- Financial documentation for F-1. Teacher-certification programmes add an educator preparation interview and a 2.5 GPA
- BSN has a separate nursing admission page.
Accepted academic background
US-equivalent high school diploma (grades 9-11 transcripts for freshmen) evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency (about 170 USD, Paid by the applicant), Transfer applicants with college credit need a course-by-course evaluation, Financial affidavit and bank proof for one academic year (F-1).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check requirements at hc. Edu/admissions/international/future-students/. Apply through the institution's admissions portal engage. Hc. Edu/portal/ugapplication (freshman) or engage. Hc. Edu/apply/ (transfer). The page states no undergraduate application fee. Send high school or college transcripts (foreign transcript evaluation if required)
- English proficiency proof
- A passport copy valid 6 months and financial documentation. For F-1
- Submit the financial documents. After admission follow the Current Students page for the I-20 and visa steps.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,740 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Houston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Science and Engineering |
| Department | Department of Cybersecurity |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 123 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
11 Jan 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Scholarships
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,740 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $21,351 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

