A computer science degree specialising in securing networks, systems and data against modern threats, with hands-on security labs. 125 credit hours covering programming, networks and cyber defence; total programme cost approximately AED 275,000 before scholarships.
Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus with lectures, security labs, two internships and a senior design project, on a US-style semester credit system. The core mirrors the Computer Science AI track, differing in the concentration electives.
Core capstone modules plus five cyber-security concentration electives.
Five cyber-security concentration electives (15 credits) are chosen from options such as:
Graduates become cyber-security specialists, information security officers, penetration testers and systems analysts.
Licensed by the CAA (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA-licensed.
Award
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Computer Science — Cyber Security
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & May intakes)
Typical Offer
60% average in Grade 12 incl. Mathematics and a science
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Computer Science
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Cyber Security specialisation
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 68,750/yr
Apply online at amityuniversity.ae. A non-refundable application fee of AED 100 applies; registration is AED 500 per semester. Tuition is charged per credit hour and scholarships of up to 50% are available.