Overview

Our Community

Pursuing an engineering master's degree at Villanova is to become part of a close-knit scholarly community. Professors of the Cybersecurity program at Villanova University are highly available and engaged in their students' success.

Key Facts

Classes are conveniently held in the evenings to allow you to successfully balance work and family while earning your degree. You can participate in class on campus, in real-time (synchronously) via our E-Learning program, or on your own schedule through recorded materials and lectures. Our graduate programs are unique in that you can combine online and on campus options, attending class or participating remotely depending upon your availability and preference. You can also complete your cybersecurity graduate degree entirely online. Learn more about the opportunities of E-Learning.

Successful Outcomes

Graduates of Villanova's Master's of Cybersecurity program go on to careers at companies such as:

Cigna

Google

Leidos

Lockheed Martin

Northrop Grumman

Salesforce

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trusted Computing
Cryptography & Netwk. Security
Cybersec. Threats and Defense
Ethical Hacking
Malware Analysis and Defense
Blockchain Techno and Uses
Secure Software Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 433 other Masters in Cyber Security in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree program will be granted to qualified students who hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or applied sciences from an accredited and/or reputable institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or better

Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in other fields of study, with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and with relevant work experience and industry certifications, will also be considered

A minimum GRE score of 314 is required for admission

The TOEFL or IELTS Examination is required of all students whose native language is not English

Application Fee* of fifty dollars ($50.00)

Transcripts

Two (2) Applicant Rating Forms

Statement of Purpose

Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year
Out-of-State

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47850 USD / year

≈ 47850 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cybersecurity.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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