Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Cybersecurity | KU

Overview

Kathmandu University’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in collaboration with Ullens Education Foundation, launched the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Cybersecurity program in 2024. This four-year (eight-semester) undergraduate degree is designed to produce highly skilled and ethical cybersecurity professionals in Nepal who can safeguard digital infrastructures and tackle evolving cyber threats.

The program requires the successful completion of 123 credit hours and combines classroom learning with practical training, projects, internships, and industry exposure.

Objectives of B.Tech. in Cybersecurity

The B.Tech in Cybersecurity program at Kathmandu University is designed with a forward-looking curriculum that prepares students to become highly skilled, ethical, and industry-ready cybersecurity professionals. The structure emphasizes technical expertise, hands-on learning, and social responsibility to address the growing demand for cybersecurity specialists in Nepal and beyond.

The program aims to:

• Produce well-rounded cybersecurity experts with strong technical and analytical skills.
• Develop graduates with the ability to evaluate potential threats and design effective security frameworks.
• Build market-ready professionals through experiential learning, industry exposure, and project-based education.
• Foster innovation and research capabilities in deploying next-generation cybersecurity solutions.
• Strengthen academic industry partnerships to enhance learning outcomes, career opportunities, and real-world impact.

Admission requirement

Being a full academic candidate expecting to enrol on the programme should meet the conditions mentioned below:

Academic requirement:  Candidates with the following educational qualifications are eligible for enrollment:

• Candidate must have scored at least an aggregate GPA of 2.0 or a minimum of 50% in grade XI and XII or its equivalent.
• Candidate should be from the Science of Management stream and must have studied Maths and Computer Science both in XI or XII or its equivalent.

Entrance: Wishful candidatesof the Science and Management stream should collect, fill and submit the admission form along with copies of other relevant documents at the institution offering the programme. The need to appear in the KUCAT-CBT (Computer-Based Test) entrance examination administered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Only those scoring higher grades are preferred for enrollment. The format of the entrance examination is given below:

• Subject covered: English, Mathematics and Computer Science
• Total duration: 2 hrs.
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total questions: 120 (40questions for each subject)
• Full Marks:120

Fee structure

The estimated cost for the full 4-year B.Tech in Cybersecurity program is approximately:

• NPR 9,00,000 -10,00,000 (subject to change as per university policy)
  This covers tuition fees but excludes accommodation, examination, and miscellaneous costs.

Career Opportunities

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing career fields globally. With increasing cybercrime, organizations across banking, IT, government, defense, healthcare, and education are hiring cybersecurity experts.

Graduates of B.Tech in Cybersecurity at KU can work as:

• Security Analyst – monitor and defend networks from cyberattacks.
• Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) – test systems for vulnerabilities.
• Digital Forensics Expert – investigate cybercrimes and data breaches.
• Cloud Security Specialist – secure cloud platforms and virtual systems.
• Threat Intelligence Analyst – predict and prevent cyber threats.
• SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst – manage real-time security monitoring.
• Network/Systems Administrator – ensure secure IT infrastructure.
• DevSecOps Engineer – integrate security into development pipelines.