About Cybersecurity in Hofstra University
Offered jointly by the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University's graduate programs in Cybersecurity prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed in technology, management, and policy. Our MBA and MS programs provide the theoretical foundation and practical experiences that address cybersecurity from many perspectives such as data, software, systems, organizational and societal security, and privacy. Gain valuable hands-on experience through paid positions offered as part of our co-op program and study in state-of-the-art on-campus facilities, such as the Cybersecurity Innovation and Research Center. Scholarships are available for qualified candidates.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
- PTE :53
Hofstra University Highlights
| Type |
Private |
| Campus |
Suburban |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Intake |
Fall/Spring/Summer |
| No of Degrees |
UG - 6, PG – 14 |
| No of Programs |
UG – 165, PG - 175 |
| Total Student Enrollment |
10,444 |
| Faculty |
1,154 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
13:1 |
| Graduation Rate |
55% |
| Acceptance Rate |
68% |
| Average Financial Award |
35,080 USD |
| Estimated UG Student Cost |
66,338 USD |
Hofstra University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Tuition |
$48,315 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
| Other Fees |
$1,095 |
| Room and Board |
$16,168 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,050 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$68,628 |
