Hamad Bin Khalifa University offers MA/MS in Cybersecurity, a master's degree in Cyber Security programme in Doha, Qatar. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 33.0 credits (credit hours). Tuition for international students is QAR 90,000 per total (QAR 90,000 per total for local students).
HBKU's MS in Cybersecurity, delivered through its Division of ICT, is a multidisciplinary graduate degree aimed at keeping interconnected computing and networking systems secure and reliable. Alongside technical training, the 33-credit-hour curriculum examines the ethics, policy and management side of IT security and cyber-threat response.
Core coursework runs through Research Methods and Ethics, Security Risk Analysis, Computer and Network Security, and Applied Cryptography, with electives letting students go deeper into areas such as privacy, digital forensics or distributed-systems security. Delivery draws on HBKU's research institutes, notably the Qatar Computing Research Institute, and the program closes with an applied, industry-based project or a final research thesis.
The degree is offered in a standard two-year format or an accelerated one-year format for students who qualify, giving admitted students a choice in how quickly they complete their studies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants may submit up to two graduate program applications per academic year. The HBKU admissions team performs a preliminary review for completeness and eligibility before forwarding the application to the relevant college for assessment. Accepted applicants receive an official offer letter. The international application deadline is 1 February; Qatari and resident applicants who wish to apply for funding must apply by 15 March. Need-based financial aid, including tuition waivers and stipends, is available to qualifying graduate students.
