Admission Requirements: Cybersecurity, M.S.

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

  • Four (4) – year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum GRE score of 295 (if required)
  • Proof of English proficiency if you have not completed your bachelor’s degree from an accredited North American institution. Minimum overall score of IELTS (Academic and Online) 6.5 or 88 TOEFL (IBT and Home Edition) and 58 PTE (Academic).
    • TOEFL Home edition tests are accepted for admission.
    • IELTS indicator test are not accepted for admission.

Discretionary Admission

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 degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Prior work experience (minimum 2 years in the related field)
  • Applicants 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 Cybersecurity, M.S. program has a limited number of seats and only the best applicants will be admitted to the program.

**This is not required if you have completed your bachelor's or Master's degree from an English speaking country such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand. New York Tech Vancouver reserves the right to test new students for their English proficiency upon arrival on campus.

Application Process

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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Application Date*

  • Spring 2024: Open
  • Summer 2024: Open
  • Fall 2024: January 2, 2024

Application Deadlines*

  • Spring 2024: November 30, 2023
  • Summer 2024: December 31, 2023
  • Fall 2024: April 30, 2024

*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.

Contact Us

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