PGCert in Cybersecurity

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Niagara College offers PGCert in Cybersecurity, a postgraduate certificate in Cyber Security programme in Niagara Falls, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,775 per semester (CAD 2,090 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Cyber Security

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,090 / semester

International tuition: CAD 8,775 / semester

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Credential Awarded: 1 Year Graduate Certificate Campus: Welland Code: 0456 P0456 Delivery Length: 1 Year PGWP Eligible This designation means the program satisfies the field of study requirement established by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Graduates of eligible programs at designated learning institutions may qualify to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, enabling them to gain Canadian work experience. Note: PGWP eligibility does not guarantee approval of a work permit application. All applications are subject to IRCC's requirements and assessment. New Program

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario College Diploma or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Studies; applicants with credentials in other fields may contact admissions to discuss eligibility, and testing or supplemental evaluation may form part of the ranking process. Most private-college courses or credentials are not accepted toward this requirement. The programme page states only that proof of English proficiency is required without naming a test, deferring to Niagara College's institution-wide scale for graduate certificate programs: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band under 5.5, TOEFL iBT 85 with a minimum of 22 in Writing and Speaking, Duolingo English Test 120+ with no subscore under 100, PTE Academic 60+ with no skill under 57, or CAEL 60 with no band under 50.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Niagara College's equal-consideration deadlines apply equally to domestic and international applicants to competitive programs, published for the 2026-2027 cycle: for September 2026 entry the date was 1 February 2026, for January 2027 entry it is 5 June 2026, and for May 2027 entry it is 30 October 2026, each followed roughly three weeks later by a document deadline and an earliest-offer date. All other programs, the majority, are processed first-come, first-served starting each November for both domestic and international applicants, with offers issued until seats fill or the term begins. Niagara does not publish which named programs currently hold competitive status. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Niagara College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Programs: 117

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Cybersecurity award?

Niagara College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Cyber Security on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Cybersecurity take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGCert in Cybersecurity cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 8,775 per semester (CAD 2,090 per semester for local students).

Can PGCert in Cybersecurity be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Niagara College.

What language is PGCert in Cybersecurity taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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