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Cybersecurity Engineering is an emerging field concerned primarily with the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. It is of fundamental importance to the safety of the UAE, with cybersecurity engineers playing a pivotal role in protecting our privacy, business interests, and infrastructure from cyber-attacks.
As a cybersecurity engineer, you will be able to contribute to the development of a cyber-smart nation with secure and resilient online communication as laid out by the National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) and the Dubai Cybersecurity Strategy.
In addition to knowledge and training on cybersecurity, the program will provide you with a thorough grounding in engineering systems, including design, implementation, and testing. You will study courses on cryptography, network security, digital forensics, computer ethics, Internet of Things and mobile devices security, information security, and ethical hacking.
The program is the first undergraduate program in the region that is based on ABET engineering criteria and teaches cybersecurity within an engineering context.
The objectives of the program are to produce Cybersecurity Engineers who will be able to:
The following learning outcomes describe the competencies and skills that Abu Dhabi University Cybersecurity Engineering students will acquire by graduation:
Tuition is based upon the College and/or Department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. Tuition rates for undergraduate students vary from the tuition rates for graduate students.
The tuition fee calculations are an example only and are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with. However, if the student selects elective courses outside of this College, the total cost payable may increase or decrease to reflect the tuition rate of the College where the elective is delivered.
Costs of books and supplies are not included in the Tuition and Fees. Students at Abu Dhabi University are also required to pay certain fees and other costs to attend the University. Abu Dhabi University reserves the right to change tuition and fee rates at any time. A tuition schedule is published prior to registration for each semester.
For more information, please click here to view the University's tuition fee structure. Fees are subject to change during the year as per government charges and testing bodies.
In the digital age, almost every industry requires Cybersecurity Engineers. Cybersecurity experts are in high demand in the MENA region to fulfill a variety of roles, including the following:
● Cyber Security Engineer
● IT Security Engineer
● Network Security Engineer
● Security Systems Administrator
● Cyber Security Architect
● Security Architect for a Financial Institute
● Computer Forensic Expert
● Penetration Tester
● IT Security Consultant
● Cryptographer
● Information Security Analyst
● Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist
● Forensic and Incident Response Specialist
For programs taught in English, a minimum score range of 1100 - 1225 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL scores of 173 CBT (Computer-Based Test), 61 IBT (Internet-Based Test), 500 PBT (Paper-Based Test), or 5.0 IELTS (taken at Amideast or Knowledge Group), or their equivalent.
We also welcome applications from international students with a variety of secondary school certificates, and grades from other educational systems across the world, so long as they are recognized, and meet the conditions stipulated by the UAE’s Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs. For more information on the entry requirements for international students, please visit International Undergraduate Requirements
Undergraduate students may apply for credit transfer for courses taken prior to joining Abu Dhabi University only once, when they first apply for admission. For more information on requirements for credit transfer, visit Undergraduate Transfer Students.
Applicants with grades and English Language Proficiency Test scores that don’t match the above requirements may be granted exceptions for conditional admission, dependent on their successful completion of required coursework or meeting specified criteria.
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives.
Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE.
We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation.
Please click here to find out more about the scholarship and financial aid offerings from ADU