BS Computing Security (Cybersecurity)

BS Computing Security (Cybersecurity) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai) in Dubai, Dubai (UAE). It takes 4 years, with intakes in Fall (August/September) and Spring (January).

Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai) is a private institution, ranked 951–1000 in the world in the QS World University Rankings (parent: Rochester Institute of Technology) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is AED 68,000 a year, about ₹17 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly AED 272,000 (≈ ₹68 lakh) before any yearly increase.

AED 68,000 a year for all bachelor's programmes (students admitted from Fall 2023); RIT Dubai may revise tuition

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Dubai (UAE) as a whole: AED 45,000–100,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai) for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 from CBSE, CISCE or a state board. Engineering and computing need Mathematics; engineering also needs Physics.
• A Mathematics/Physics placement test (AED 210) may be required for engineering and computing programmes.
• Apply online; on acceptance pay the AED 2,500 enrollment deposit (credited to tuition).

For this course: Check RIT Dubai's English requirement (TOEFL/IELTS).

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This course starts in: Fall (August/September) and Spring (January).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Dubai (UAE), then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
• English test score
• Statement of purpose and recommendations (graduate)
• Documents for the UAE student visa (visa fee AED 5,300 including a refundable AED 2,500 deposit)

• RIT Dubai merit scholarships

  Undergraduate and graduate

  Value: Up to 50% of tuition

  Based on academic and non-academic achievements; see RIT Dubai's scholarship page for criteria.

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• Athletic scholarships and awards

  Undergraduate and graduate

  Value: Set by RIT Dubai

  For students with strong sporting records who join RIT Dubai teams.

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• Student Referral Program

  All levels

  Value: Incentive for current students and alumni who refer new students

  Conditions set by RIT Dubai.

  Official page

Rochester Institute of Technology is a private US university in Rochester, New York, founded in 1829 and known for engineering, computing, cybersecurity and design, as well as its co-operative education programme. RIT Dubai opened in 2008 and moved to a purpose-built campus in Dubai Silicon Oasis, a technology park in the east of the city.

RIT Dubai offers American bachelor's degrees in cybersecurity, computing and information technology, electrical and mechanical engineering, finance, marketing, psychology and new media design, and master's degrees in engineering, cybersecurity, engineering management, data analytics, smart cities and leadership. Students graduate with an RIT degree and can spend time at RIT's main campus or its other global campuses.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Dubai (UAE)

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E)american-university-in-dubaiBachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme) · AED 106,050 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Developmentamerican-university-in-dubaiBachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme) · AED 106,050 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceAmity University Dubai4 years (125 credit hours) · AED 68,750 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Information TechnologyAmity University Dubai4 years (123 credit hours) · AED 67,650 / year
• B.E. Computer ScienceBITS Pilani, Dubai Campus4 years (Practice School or thesis option) · AED 55,500 / year
• BS in Computer ScienceCanadian University DubaiBachelor's degree (credit-hour based; CUD's fee page does not state the length) · AED 72,466 / year

More courses at Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai)

• BS Computing and Information Technologies4 years · AED 68,000 / year
• BS Electrical Engineering4–5 years · AED 68,000 / year
• BS Mechanical Engineering4–5 years · AED 68,000 / year
• MS CybersecurityAbout 2 years full time (30 credit hours) · AED 58,500 / year
• MS Professional Studies: Data AnalyticsAbout 2 years full time (33 credit hours) · AED 64,350 / year
• BS Finance4 years · AED 68,000 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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