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MS in Cyber Security at UNT
A Cyber Security master's covers network and application security, cryptography, digital forensics and security management. Here is what studying it at University of North Texas (Denton) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹65 lakh – ₹78 lakh
- Tuition $14,000 – $20,000 a year
- STEM OPT eligible
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the MS in Cyber Security at UNT cost?
The MS in Cyber Security at University of North Texas costs an Indian student about ₹65 lakh – ₹78 lakh in total: tuition of $14,000 – $20,000 a year, living costs of about $19,500 a year and one-time costs. Of 26 universities on our USA list offering Cyber Security, it ranks 4 from cheapest. After the degree: OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
Official sources: University of North Texas — official website
MS in Cyber Security at UNT at a glance
- Program
- MS in Cyber Security at University of North Texas
- Typical length
- 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- $14,000 – $20,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹65 lakh – ₹78 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- B.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and B.Sc/BCA in IT or CS
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
Cost
MS in Cyber Security at UNT: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Cyber Security specialisations to look for
Cyber Security master's programs usually let you specialise in network Security, cloud Security, digital Forensics, security Governance & Risk and offensive Security. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on UNT's program page which of these University of North Texas offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Cyber Security at UNT
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact 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, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Cyber Security — Denton
College town at the north edge of Dallas–Fort Worth
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Loan
EMI on a ₹57 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
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Tuition is $14,000 – $20,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹65 lakh – ₹78 lakh over 2 years.
Usually if you have b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and b.Sc/BCA in IT or CS, with networking fundamentals and operating systems. A 4-year bachelor's (B.Tech/BE) is the safest route; many universities also accept 3-year degrees, sometimes after a credential evaluation (WES or ECE).
Graduates move into roles such as Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Cloud Security Engineer and SOC Analyst. Employers look for networking, linux and security tools.
OPT: usually STEM-designated, so eligible for 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹57 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹76,913 a month.
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