BSc Cyber Security at Veritas University, Abuja

Programme overview

The BSc Cyber Security is an undergraduate programme offered at Veritas University by the Department of Computer and Information Technology in the Faculty of Computing, Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. It runs for 4 years.

The Department of Computer Science at Veritas University, Abuja, was established in 2016 following a successful National Universities Commission (NUC) resource verification exercise. The Department commenced academic activities in the 2016/2017 academic session with the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science programme.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Computing | Department: Computer and Information Technology | Duration: 4 years | Location: Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

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Entry requirements

The Computer Science programme leads to the award of B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science Degree and admission into B.Sc. Computer Science (Computer Science Revised Curriculum 2023) is merit-based.   ; (a) UTME Candidates (4 Years) ; Passes at credit level in five subjects which include English Language Mathematics, and Physics including any other relevant science or social science subjects at the Ordinary Level Examination (SSCE, WASCE, or GCE) in not more than two sittings. ; (b) Direct Entry Candidates (3 Years) ; Possession of one of the following qualifications: ; i) Higher School Certificate ; ii) Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Examination ; iii) Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) ; iv) National Diploma (ND) Upper Credit in Computer Science or Related field*

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

NGN 1,998,350 a year. Tuition for new students from the university fee calculator (undergraduate, local and international students shown the same tuition); returning students pay 1,917,850. Session is not stated on the page. Excludes accommodation, faculty/departmental dues an Source

Domestic applicants: NGN 1,998,350 a year. Veritas fees calculator, undergraduate tuition for new students (returning-student rates differ, e.g. 1,917,850). Excludes accommodation and separate faculty/other dues. Source

Admission is open to UTME candidates with a minimum score of 170 (including those who did not choose Veritas University as first or second choice), Direct Entry candidates and transfer students from other universities. The academic session comprises 2 semesters of 4 months each.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.veritas.edu.ng/admissions

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