Overview

About Cyber Security at Zewail City of Science and Technology

The program focuses on issues related to crimes committed using computer technology. Students will learn how to defend information systems from cyber-attacks, how to recover compromised systems, and how to architect secure systems. Topics of study include security architectures, network defence, data protection, risk management, and cutting-edge blockchain and cryptotechnologies. The program includes a total of 40 credits towards the M.Sc. degree in Cyber Security.

The MSc Program in Cyber Security aims to achieve the following:

Equip graduates with advanced technical knowledge and skills to protect and defend computer systems and networks and to address present and future challenges in Cyber security.

Develop graduates that can plan, implement, and monitor cyber security mechanisms to help ensure the protection of information technology assets.

Develop graduates that can identify, analyze, and remediate computer security breaches.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Security

Network Security

Scientific English Writing

Cryptography

Cyber Security Legal Aspects and Ethical Concerns

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairo, Egypt

Disciplines

Cyber Security

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic certificates:

Letters of recommendations:

Personal statement/Motivational letter:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Birth certificate (computerized)

Copy of Egyptian national ID (Back and front)

Copy of passport

4 copies of Personal Photos with white background

General medical certificate from recognized clinic

Egyptian male candidates must also prove that they have completed or exempted from military service

TOEFL IBT or IELTS academic

Completed online application form along with required admission documents

B.Sc. with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or “Very Good” from an accredited national or international university/institute.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

14000 USD / year

≈ 14000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3000 USD / year

≈ 3000 USD / year

Additional Details

National: 3,740 EGP/ credit

Living costs

Cairo

Egypt

5312 - 6846 EGP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

About Cyber Security at Zewail City of Science and Technology

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cairo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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