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    MSc in Cybersecurity

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    Hong Kong, HKMScIn-person1 year
    HK$334,800.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    75
    Cohort
    students
    31
    Credits
    HK$600.00
    App fee

    MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong is a 31-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$334,800.

    About the program

    The program covers core topics in cybersecurity including introduction to cybersecurity, information security and privacy, security technology management, and contemporary cybersecurity seminars. Electives focus on areas such as cryptography, forensics, network and cloud security, AI security, blockchain security, and optional project or internship.

    Focus: coursework
    61st in Computer Science (Times Higher Education, 2026) | 1st in Hong Kong for Computer Science (Times Higher Education, 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    May 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 (Internet-based test)
    IELTS
    required
    Min an overall band score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

    HK$15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong is HK$334,800 across 31 required credits.
    Is MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 31 credits.
    How large is the MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong cohort?
    MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong typically enrolls around 75 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Cybersecurity at City University of Hong Kong: 24 months under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)