BS Cyber Security (BS CySec)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Computing (FC) at our campuses in Islamabad and Lahore.
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security (BSCY) program is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, technical skills, and professional values required to excel in the dynamic and increasingly critical field of cyber security. This program provides a balanced blend of theoretical foundations and practical competencies, enabling graduates to address modern security challenges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The BSCY curriculum covers core areas such as information security, network security, digital forensics, secure software development, information assurance, and ethical hacking. It also emphasizes essential computing disciplines including programming, data structures, operating systems, computer networks, and database systems, providing a well-rounded computing background. In alignment with the growing complexity of cyber threats, students are introduced to emerging fields like malware analysis, penetration testing, IoT security, cloud security, and cyber law.
Incorporating modern computing tools, techniques, and methodologies, the program ensures that graduates are proficient in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks, while designing and implementing robust security solutions. It places a strong emphasis on professional ethics and Islamic values, encouraging graduates to responsibly apply their expertise within local and global professional contexts.
Throughout the program, students engage in hands-on projects, lab-based coursework, and a comprehensive Final Year Project, developing skills in critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and leadership. The curriculum is structured to support life-long learning and continuous professional development, preparing graduates for successful careers as cyber security analysts, security engineers, digital forensic experts, penetration testers, and information assurance professionals, or to pursue advanced studies in specialized areas of cyber security.
By integrating rigorous academic instruction with applied learning and ethical guidance, the BS Cyber Security program aims to produce security professionals capable of contributing to national resilience, organizational security infrastructure, and the broader socio-economic development of the community.
Eligibility Criteria
BS Cyber Security (BS CySec)
For Pakistani Nationals
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks each in SSC and HSSC OR equivalent exams (as per IBCC equivalence).
- All non FA/FSc stream candidates must have equivalence certificate of their qualification from IBCC, Pakistan in relevant groups/subjects.
- Relevant groups/subjects requirements: Mathematics
- Candidates with at least 50% marks in Intermediate Pre-Medical (subject combination of Physics, Chemistry and Biology) or equivalent 12 years education are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, if admitted, are required to study additional two Mathematics courses, worth 6 credit hours, during the first year of studies at the institution. The 6 credit hours deficiency course will be counted as non-credited courses and will be reflected on student’s final transcript.
Admissions & Fee Structure
The BS Cyber Security (BS CySec) undergraduate degree program is being offered in the following locations - Click on location button to see offering details:
- I-14 Campus (Islamabad)
- Gulberg Green Campus (Islamabad)
- Raiwind Campus (Lahore)
I-14 Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 50 Male | Morning/Day | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 10,082 | PKR 2,782 | PKR 633 | PKR 142,528** | PKR 12,000 | PKR 22,400 | - | PKR 190,425 |
** Tuition Fee For 17 Credit Hours @ PKR 8,384 Per Credit Hour
Notes/Instructions For Pakistani Nationals
- Fees exclude taxes & levies if applicable.
- Hostel charges of Rs. 216,000/semester for female and Rs. 180,000/semester for male boarders shall apply to above fee.
- University has discretion to revise course offering or credit hours, which may result in some variation in semester fees.
- University has discretion to revise fees & dues as deemed necessary by the authorities time to time.
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st January 2025 | - | - |
Gulberg Green Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 50 Female | Morning/Day | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 10,082 | PKR 2,782 | PKR 633 | PKR 142,528** | PKR 12,750 | PKR 23,799 | - | PKR 192,574 |
** Tuition Fee For 17 Credit Hours @ PKR 8,384 Per Credit Hour
Notes/Instructions For Pakistani Nationals
- Fees exclude taxes & levies if applicable.
- Hostel charges of Rs. 248,400/semester for female and Rs. 216,000/semester for male boarders shall apply to above fee.
- University has discretion to revise course offering or credit hours, which may result in some variation in semester fees.
- University has discretion to revise fees & dues as deemed necessary by the authorities time to time.
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st January 2025 | - | - |
Raiwind Campus (Lahore)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 50 Male/Female | Morning/Day | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 10,000 | - | PKR 100 | PKR 93,600** | PKR 10,800 | PKR 18,000 | - | PKR 132,500 |
** Tuition Fee For 15 Credit Hours @ PKR 6,240 Per Credit Hour
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st January 2025 | - | - |
Merit / Selection Criteria
Academic Records: 60%
Entry Test / Interview: 40%
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.