Master's degree · Tbilisi, Georgia

Master's Program in Cybersecurity

This is a two-year, four-semester master's degree in Cybersecurity taught entirely in English at the University of Georgia in Tbilisi, covering network and system defence, cryptography, secure software and incident response. It is worth considering because Georgia combines an English-taught technical master's with tuition of $5,000 a year and living costs well below most European capitals, in a city with a growing IT and outsourcing sector.

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University: The University of Georgia (UG)
Level: Master's degree
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Language: English
Tuition: $5,000 per year
Next intake: Fall 2026

Who this program suits

It suits graduates with a bachelor's in computer science, IT, software engineering or a closely related technical field who want to specialise in security and are comfortable with programming, networks and operating systems. It is a reasonable fit for junior IT staff moving into security roles. It is not a good fit if you have no technical background, expect a purely managerial course, or want laboratory work in an unrelated discipline.

What you study

Network security, firewalls, intrusion detection and secure network architecture
Applied cryptography and public key infrastructure
Operating system and database security, access control and hardening
Digital forensics and incident response investigation methods
Secure software development, application vulnerabilities and code review
Information security management, risk assessment and a master's thesis

Where it leads

Security analyst or SOC analyst in a bank, telecom or IT services company
Network or systems security administrator
Penetration tester and vulnerability assessment specialist
Digital forensics or incident response team member
IT risk, compliance and information security management roles
Doctoral study in computer science or information security; the diploma is issued by a Georgian state-recognised university, but you should confirm how your own country's authorities evaluate foreign master's degrees

What it costs

Tuition is $5,000 per academic year, so $10,000 across the two years of the programme. Living in Tbilisi typically runs about $300–450 a month for a shared or modest rented flat, food, transport and mobile data, which works out to roughly $3,600–5,400 a year. Budget separately for your visa, residence permit, document translation and travel.

What the university asks for

You apply with your bachelor's degree diploma, a transcript of records showing your completed subjects and grades, and the pages of your passport carrying your personal details, photo and signature. Documents in other languages normally need translation and legalisation, so start collecting them early. Your bachelor's should be in a computing or related technical field, since the coursework assumes programming and networking knowledge.

❇️ Bachelor's Degree Diploma
❇️ Transcript of records
❇️ Passport - the page(s) with your personal information, photo, and signature.

Questions students ask

Do I need a computer science bachelor's to be considered?

A bachelor's in computer science, IT, software engineering or a similar technical field is the expected background. The modules assume you can program and understand networks and operating systems. If your degree is in another area, be ready to show relevant coursework or professional IT experience.

When does teaching start and what does the Spring 2026 intake mean?

The next entry point is the spring semester of 2026, which begins early in the calendar year rather than in autumn. You then study four consecutive semesters, so a spring start means you finish at the end of a spring semester two years later.

Is everything really taught in English?

Yes, lectures, coursework and the master's thesis in this programme are in English, so you do not need Georgian to study. Learning some Georgian is still useful for daily life in Tbilisi, and helpful if you plan to work locally after graduating.