Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MS)

Requirements

You must possess the following credentials in order to be considered* for the Cybersecurity program at New York Tech Vancouver:

  • Four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
    • NOTE: For applicants without a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field, we offer a flexible pathway to complete the required prerequisite courses to make you eligible to apply to the cybersecurity program.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Minimum GRE score of 295 (if required).
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency.
    • IELTS Academic: Overall band score of 6.5 (NOT GENERAL) with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Listening and Writing, a minimum of 6.5 in Speaking. IELTS indicator is not accepted.
    • TOEFL iBT: 88 with a minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, 21 in Writing. TOEFL iBT home is accepted.
    • Pearson Academic (PTE): Overall 65; with a minimum 60 in Reading, Listening and Writing, a minimum of 65 in Speaking.
  • Successful completion of the University Pathway Program from one of our partner schools.

Cybersecurity English Requirements Starting Fall 2024

OverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting
IELTS6.56.06.06.56.0
TOEFL8813122021
PTE6560606560
*Applicants will not be required to complete an English-language test if they have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher at an institution where the language of instruction and examination was in English in a country where English is the primary language.
**Test scores must be valid at the time of submission. All test scores and the university pathway program completion are valid for a period of two years from the date of the test. Scores that are more than two years old are not able to be verified and cannot be used for graduate applications.

Applicants with an overall GPA between 2.85 and 2.99 may, at the discretion of the Vancouver program dean, be admitted into the program. Reasons for discretionary admission include but are not limited to:

  • Submission of official GRE test scores of a minimum of 295, with a minimum percentile rank of 75% in quantitative reasoning
  • Completion of a relevant master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Prior work experience (minimum 2 years in the related field)
  • Applicant’s potential to contribute to the diversity of the student body (New York Tech Vancouver has identified a list of countries as diversity countries)

**Minimum requirements. The Master of Science in Cybersecurity program has a limited number of seats and only the best applicants will be admitted to the program.

For applicants without a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field:

New York Institute of Technology Vancouver is committed to empowering students to achieve their academic and professional goals while maintaining high standards of excellence. Aspiring students interested in our computing-based graduate programs who do not yet meet the admission criteria may be eligible for conditional admission.

Students who lack a bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT engineering, or sufficient coverage of the necessary math courses, will receive a letter from the associate dean outlining the specific foundation courses required for admission. Students may be required to take one-to-four additional on-campus prerequisite courses.

Conditional Admission–Prerequisites

All New York Tech Vancouver applications are done online and require a non-refundable $50 USD application fee. In addition, you will also be asked to upload the following documents:

  • Completed online application
  • A copy of your passport (valid passport only, expired passport will not be accepted).
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT/Home Edition, PTE).
  • Bachelor’s Degree completion certificate.
  • Semester-by-semester transcripts for all four years of your bachelor’s degree.
  • 1-2 pages of a Resume or a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Statement of Purpose(recommended)
  • Any transcripts or certificates received beyond your bachelor’s degree program.
  • A copy of GRE score (may be required for some applicants)
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  • Summer 2025: April 21, 2025
  • Fall 2025: January 3, 2025

* Dates are subject to change.

  • Summer 2025: March 31, 2025 (estimated)
  • Fall 2025: June 30, 2025 (estimated)

* Dates are subject to change. Programs will close as soon as they are filled. Applications may be deferred by the admissions office to the next available term when programs are full.

Admissions Office
New York Tech Vancouver Campus
2925 Virtual Way, Suite 310
BC V5M 4X5, Canada
604.639.0942
vancouverinfo@nyit.edu