Overview

Key facts

The Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence program of University of Guelph is a full-time, one-year, course-based program (3 semesters, or 12 months). Requirements of the program include the completion of five core courses, one elective course and a culminating independent project wherein students produce an evidence-based solution to a complex cybersecurity problem in partnership with an industry or academic expert.

Subject Areas

malware and forensic analysis

cyber physical systems security

cryptography and blockchains

privacy

usable security

mobile security

Are you interested in

security architecture

digital forensics

threat intelligence

attacks and defenses

privacy

cryptography

Career opportunities

security architect

security engineers

security analyst

penetration tester

forensic analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cybersecurity and Defense in Depth

Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Cyber Threat Intelligence and Adversarial Risk Analysis

Advanced Penetration Testing and Exploit Development

Privacy, Compliance, and Human Aspects of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants require a four-year honours degree in computer science or computer engineering, or another discipline with a minor in computer science or computer engineering

A minimum average of 75% during the last four semesters of full-time study is required.

Relevant experience or background knowledge of Data Communication and Networking and Computer Programming

Applicants with proven skills and working experience in cybersecurity may be considered.

An English proficiency test is required for applicants whose first language is not English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31304 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

16904 CAD / year

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Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Funding

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