Cybersecurity Post-baccalaureate Diploma

Cybersecurity Post-baccalaureate Diploma is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, Canada. It takes 49 credits (14 courses), four full-time semesters; Abbotsford, with intakes in September.

University of the Fraser Valley is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$19,527 a year, about ₹13.1 lakh.

2026-27 post-baccalaureate rate of CAD 797 per credit; 49 credits over four full-time semesters (about CAD 39,053 in total), shown per year. Ancillary fees of CAD 485 a semester and a one-off CAD 1,450 international administration fee are extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Cyber security analyst
• Penetration tester
• Forensic computer analyst
• Systems analyst
• IT consultant
• Network engineer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• IBM
• Cisco
• Palo Alto Networks
• CrowdStrike
• Thales
• Microsoft
• Deloitte
• PwC
• Accenture
• KPMG

General entry requirements at University of the Fraser Valley for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Post-baccalaureate diplomas: a three- or four-year bachelor's degree, so Indian three-year degrees are accepted for these programmes.
• MSc Computer Science (from September 2027): a four-year bachelor's in computer science or a related field with a 3.00 GPA (4.33 scale) over the last 60 credits, three references and a personal statement; no GRE.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88 (20 per section); PTE 61 (60 in writing); Duolingo 110.

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This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets (and degree transcripts for post-baccalaureate programmes)
• English test score at the degree level
• Letter of intent (for entrance scholarships)
• References and personal statement (MSc Computer Science)
• Valid passport

• International Excellence Entrance Scholarship (renewable)

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  Value: CAD 20,000 in total (CAD 5,000 a year for four years)

  Applying to a four-year bachelor's degree, in or just finished your final school year with at least a 3.75 GPA in that year, and living outside Canada. Apply with a letter of intent after your offer; keep a 3.0 GPA at UFV to renew.

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• International Regional Entrance Scholarship

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  Value: CAD 5,000

  Applying to a four-year bachelor's degree or two-year diploma, in or just finished your final school year with at least a 3.00 GPA, and living outside Canada. Apply with a letter of intent after your offer.

  Official page

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a public university in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver, with its main campus in Abbotsford and others in Chilliwack, Mission and Hope. It enrols about 15,000 students a year in more than 100 programmes, and has a growing presence in Chandigarh, India. UFV stresses small classes.

For Indian students the most relevant options are the four-year BBA and Bachelor of Computer Information Systems, the BSc in Computing Science, and two-year post-baccalaureate diplomas in AI and machine learning, cybersecurity and software engineering for graduates. UFV charges CAD 797 per credit in 2026-27 for new students and estimates a first year at about CAD 30,000 including living costs. A new MSc in Computer Science (CAD 1,500 per credit, 30 credits) is expected to launch in September 2027.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Science in Computer ScienceAcadia University16 months (course route) or 2 years (thesis or project route); optional co-op with two 4-month work terms · C$17,726 / year
• Master of Computer Science (12 months)Algoma University12 months over three consecutive semesters, 10 courses, course-based; no work placement · C$25,500 / year
• Cyber Security Analysis (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,035 / year
• Cybersecurity (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); Brandon, Victoria Avenue East Campus · C$19,195 / year
• Master of Science in Computer Science (course-based)Bishop's University2.5 years; course-based or thesis-based routes, with an internship option · C$29,510 / year
• Software Development (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms; needs a diploma or degree · C$21,964 / year

More courses at University of the Fraser Valley

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Post-baccalaureate Diploma48 credits (14 courses), four full-time semesters; Abbotsford · C$19,128 / year
• Software Engineering Post-baccalaureate Diploma48 credits (14 courses), four full-time semesters; Abbotsford · C$19,128 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration4 years; majors in accounting, finance, HR management, international business and marketing; co-op option · C$23,910 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Information Systems4 years; optional co-op · C$23,910 / year
• Bachelor of Science (Computing Science major)4 years · C$23,910 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation4 years · C$23,910 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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