Network Security
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
🇲🇾 1–2 years · January/February
Masters in Cyber Security in Malaysia
A Cyber Security master's covers network and application security, cryptography, digital forensics and security management. Here is how studying it in Malaysia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹18 lakh – ₹22 lakh
- Intakes: January/February
- Post-study work
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Masters in Cyber Security in Malaysia: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Cyber Security in Malaysia usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹18 lakh – ₹22 lakh (APU) to ₹18 lakh – ₹22 lakh (APU). After graduating: no automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
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Masters in Cyber Security in Malaysia at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ MYR 20,000 – 60,000 per year (branch campuses at the higher end)
- Living costs
- ≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month
- Typical budget
- ₹6–14 lakh per year
- Intakes
- January/February, May, September (varies by university)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass
Overview
Why study Cyber Security in Malaysia?
A Cyber Security master's covers network and application security, cryptography, digital forensics and security management.
Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost, low living costs and a short flight from India and large Indian community and familiar food.
Universities
Universities for Cyber Security in Malaysia
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Specialisations
Popular Cyber Security specialisations
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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Offensive Security
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE
- Bachelor's: B.Sc/BCA in IT or CS
- Prerequisite: Networking fundamentals
- Prerequisite: Operating systems
- Prerequisite: Programming / scripting
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Cyber Security in Malaysia
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost. Typical roles afterwards include Security Analyst, Penetration Tester and Cloud Security Engineer.
On our list: APU.
From ₹18 lakh – ₹22 lakh at APU up to ₹18 lakh – ₹22 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and b.Sc/BCA in IT or CS, with networking fundamentals, operating systems and programming / scripting, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass. During your studies: part-time work only during semester breaks, with limits.
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