BS Cyber Security

Undergraduate
4 years
HEC Recognized
Available at:
Main Campus
Level:Undergraduate
Sector:Computer Science and Information Systems
Duration:4 years
Intake:Fall (July)
Mode:Full-Time
Fee:PKR 70,000
Entry Test:N/A
Shift:Morning, Evening

About the Program

The BS Cyber Security program at the University of Peshawar prepares students to protect digital systems, networks, and sensitive data from changing cyber threats. The program combines basic computing knowledge with specialized security training. This helps students detect, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks. With a strong emphasis on practical skills and real-world applications, graduates are ready to meet the rising global demand for cybersecurity professionals.

Key Highlights:

  • Specialized training in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital forensics
  • Hands-on experience in network security, cryptography, and threat analysis
  • Practical exposure to real-world cyber attack simulations and defense strategies
  • Focus on securing systems, applications, and organizational data
  • Career opportunities in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and information security fields

Curriculum Snapshot

Semester 1
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Applications of Information and Communication Technologies
  • Functional English
  • Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
  • Islamic Studies
  • Probability and Statistics
Semester 2
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Digital Logic Design
  • Computer Networks
  • Discrete Structures
  • Expository Writing
Semester 3
  • Data Structures
  • Database Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Engineering
  • Calculus and Analytical Geometry
Semester 4
  • Computer Organization and Assembly Language
  • Information Security
  • Operating Systems
  • Analysis of Algorithms
  • Natural Sciences
  • Multivariate Calculus
Semester 5
  • Domain Core 1
  • Domain Core 2
  • Domain Elective 1
  • Domain Elective 2
  • Elective Supporting Course
  • Applied Linear Algebra
Semester 6
  • Domain Core 3
  • Domain Core 4
  • Domain Elective 3
  • Domain Elective 4
  • Domain Elective 5
Semester 7
  • Domain Elective 6
  • Domain Core 5
  • Technical and Business Writing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Social Sciences Elective
  • Final Year Project – I
Semester 8
  • Domain Core 6
  • Domain Elective 7
  • Professional Practices
  • Civics and Community Engagement
  • Final Year Project – II

Admissions and Eligibility

Entry Test Requirements:

  • ETEA

Eligibility:

  • Requirement: At least 45% marks in FSC
  • Subjects: F.Sc (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical), FCS, General Science (with Computer)

Fee & Scholarships

Fee Breakdown:

Tution FeePKR 70,000 (Per Semester)

Additional Charges:

Admission FeePKR 3,000 (Per Semester)
Recreation & Sports FeePKR 1,600 (Per Semester)
CMS FeePKR 500 (Per Semester)

Careers and Outcomes

Top Job Roles:

Cybersecurity Specialist
Penetration Tester
Security Architect
SOC Analyst

Average Starting Salary:

PKR 80,000 - 475,000

Top Recruiters:

Arbisoft
Federal Intelligence Agencies (FIA)
Trillium Information Security Systems (TISS)
National Response Centre for Cyber Crime (NR3C - FIA)
ZAPTA Technologies

Facilities Section

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Computer Lab
Research Labs
Sports Complex
Student Societies

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