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    MSc in Cybersecurity

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    Hong Kong, HKMScHybrid1 year
    HK$440,200.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    31
    Credits
    HK$500.00
    App fee

    MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a 31-credit, 1-year, hybrid MSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$440,200.

    About the program

    The program covers cybersecurity technologies, network security, cryptography for AI and IoT, risk assessment, policy development, and threat mitigation. It integrates technical skills with management principles, focusing on Asia-Pacific challenges.

    Focus: coursework
    #70 QS World University Subject Rankings 2026 / #70 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 / #25 US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test
    IELTS
    required
    Min An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Eligible for the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) visa, allowing graduates to stay in Hong Kong for 12 months to search for a job.

    HK$12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is HK$440,200 across 31 required credits.
    Is MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University online or in-person?
    MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is offered hybrid.
    How long does MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University take to complete?
    MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is structured around 1 year and 31 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Cybersecurity at Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Eligible for the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) visa, allowing graduates to stay in Hong Kong for 12 months to search for a job.