Sohar University offers BA/BS in Cybersecurity, a bachelor's degree in Cyber Security programme in Sohar, Oman. The programme runs for 4 years. It carries 128.0 credits (credit hours). Tuition for international students is OMR 9,504 per total (OMR 9,504 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Cyber Security
Duration: 4 years
Credits: 128.0 (credit hours)
Local tuition: OMR 9,504 / total
International tuition: OMR 9,504 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Cybersecurity at Sohar University treats the subject as a computing discipline that also draws on legal, policy, ethical and human considerations as well as risk management. The bachelor's degree is taught in English on a full-time basis over four years and totals 128 credit hours.
The curriculum is built with input from industry partners and follows current trends and threats. It blends technical expertise with critical thinking, management capabilities and practical experience, and it develops transferable skills such as creative thinking, lifelong learning, teamwork and communication across cultures.
Graduates can work as information security specialists, cyber threat analysts, penetration testers, secure network specialists, incident response experts or consultants, in sectors including defence, telecommunications, banking, energy and government. Most roles are office based, though some involve laboratories used for testing and forensic investigation.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants need the General Education Diploma or an equivalent, assessed according to HEAC, with at least 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Physics or Chemistry. English proficiency is IELTS 5.0 or a TOEFL equivalent, or successful completion of the GFP English component. Admission is competitive and subject to HEAC and university policies.
