Bachelor of Technology – Cyber SecuritySAIT
SAIT's Bachelor of Technology in Cyber Security is a two-year route for applicants who already hold an eligible IT diploma. Establishing that prior qualification comes before planning the degree's tuition.
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This is a post-diploma degree. It requires a SAIT information technology diploma or an accredited equivalent with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3. If your qualification was earned abroad, use SAIT's document assessment to establish the equivalent before treating this as an available entry route.
Plan the published study costs
International estimates for entry in 2026/27. Your letter of admission may show a higher maximum tuition guarantee.
Tuition and listed additional fees
| Period | Semesters | Tuition | Additional fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 2 | $27,870.00 | $1,764.50 | $29,634.50 |
| Year 2 | 2 | $27,870.00 | $1,764.50 | $29,634.50 |
| Published program total | $59,269.00 | |||
The additional-fee column is already included in each total. These two annual rows cover the degree itself. They do not include the cost of earning the IT diploma required for entry.
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- Selected tuition and listed fees
- $29,634.50
- One international application
- $175.00
- Your living estimate
- $0.00
- Planning subtotal
- $29,809.50
Includes the selected table totals, one application and your entered living budget. It excludes unentered books, equipment, software and separately charged course costs. Use the same dollars as the published table.
Non-refundable · One application with ranked choices
Budget approximately $1,000 for books and supplies per full-time year. The program requires a computer meeting SAIT's power-user hardware and software specifications.
Select Bachelor of Technology in the application portal, then choose Cyber Security as your major during the application process.
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SAIT assesses the documents and course equivalents for education completed outside Canada. Demonstrating English proficiency does not by itself establish that your academic subjects meet the program requirements.
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Prior IT qualification
A SAIT information technology diploma or equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.3 (67% or C+).
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Named SAIT diploma routes
The published list includes Information Systems Security, Information Technology Services, and Information Technology with Network Systems, Computer Systems or Telecommunications majors. English proficiency and, for education outside Canada, international document assessment are also required.
English proficiency is a separate requirement
Assessment results must be from within the year before your application. A transfer or deferral can require updated results when that period has passed.
Compare common tests and education routes
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 in each skill; IELTS Indicator accepted |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | 53 |
| Duolingo | 115 overall and 95 in each Individual Subscore |
| CAEL | 60 overall and, effective Winter 2023, 60 in each skill; CAEL Online accepted |
| TOEFL before 21 January 2026 | 20 in each category; Home Edition accepted, MyBest excluded |
| TOEFL from 21 January 2026 | 4.5 overall and 4.5 in each category; Home Edition accepted, MyBest excluded |
The policy also lists CLBA/CLBPA, MET, Cambridge, Oxford Test of English, LanguageCert and Oxford ELLT. Use the official policy for their individual score requirements and for country or institution exemptions.
- Education in EnglishOfficial transcripts or a completed international assessment must verify at least three years of full-time secondary study in English at 12 or more hours a week, or at least two years of study taught in English at a recognized post-secondary institution, or a recognized English-taught credential from a SAIT-approved institution.
- A post-secondary English courseA credit course in English, comparative literature, communications or an equivalent at SAIT or a recognized post-secondary institution requires at least a C.
- English Language FoundationsThe SAIT route requires both COMN 155 and SPCH 155. Other recognized pathways have their own levels and assessment conditions; check the complete policy before choosing one.
Sixty credits after an eligible diploma
The two-year degree contains 20 courses: 30 credits of cyber security core, 18 complementary core, nine junior electives and three senior electives. An optional co-op carries zero credits and is separate from those course requirements.
Read courses and prerequisites ↗Related study guides
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Sources checked 29 October 2026. Costs use the published 2026/27 entry estimate. Annual table labels do not determine your months of living costs. Confirm current intake availability and your own admission assessment with the institution.