3 Best Master's Cybersecurity Programs in the United Arab Emirates

Across the United Arab Emirates, 3 universities offer 3 Master's Cybersecurity programs; the most common length is 1–2 years. Courses from Zayed University, British University in Dubai and University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus come first, because those universities rank highest.

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1Master's Degree

QS World #754 #8 in United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Zayed University — The Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Zayed University builds skills across information and network security, digital forensics, cyber-criminal behaviour, and cyberse...

Master's DegreeLevel

4 Semesters (On Average)Duration

Mode

each semester (c cohorts each semester on both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campus)Intake

Cybersecurity

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2Master's Degree

#14 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Master of Science (MSc) in Cybersecurity

British University in Dubai — Course OverviewThe Master of Science (MSc) in Cybersecurity at the British University in Dubai equips students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required to tac...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Cybersecurity

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3Master's Degree

#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Master of Applied Cybersecurity

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus — The Master of Applied Cybersecurity at the University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to protect organi...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Cybersecurity

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Zayed University at #754 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Zayed University has the largest research record in this group, with 232,890 citations and an h-index of 172.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 Semesters (On Average). 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Master's Cybersecurity?

Zayed University (QS World #754), British University in Dubai (#14 in United Arab Emirates) and University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (#18 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's Cybersecurity course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 Semesters (On Average) the next most common.

When do Master's Cybersecurity courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Cybersecurity courses in the United Arab Emirates?

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus, with 1, ahead of British University in Dubai (1).

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