Cybersecurity Specialist
Protect networks and systems from real attacks
Caucasus University
Dual Degree · Modern Campus
Joint Degree in Cyber Security with New Jersey City University, USA
Caucasus University, Tbilisi 3 years EnglishIntake — September $ 10,000/yr
Caucasus University
Joint Degree in Cyber Security with New Jersey City University, USA
Career outcomes
What could this degree lead to?
Graduates are equipped for roles across the security and technology landscape.
Penetration Tester
Get paid to legally hack into systems and find the weak points first
System & Security Administrator
Keep an organization's entire infrastructure locked down
Cryptographer
Build the encryption that keeps data unreadable to everyone but its owner
Consultant
Advise governments and companies on how to actually stay secure
Programmer
Build the tools security teams rely on
Day in the life
What a week feels like.
A real student rhythm — classes, projects, labs, and the spaces in between.
- 9:00Core Computing
Core computing — operating systems, databases, algorithms
- 11:00Labs
Hands-on ethical hacking and network security exercises in real virtual machine environments
- 14:00Specialization
Cryptography, computer forensics, or incident-handling coursework
Why students choose this
Built around what matters.
Real hacking labs, not just theory
Caucasus School of Technology's CyberSecurity Center runs ethical hacking courses using BIT SENTINEL and CyberEDU virtual machines
Access to a major European hackathon
CU's partnership with BIT SENTINEL helps bring DefCamp, a large-scale European cybersecurity event, to the Caucasus region
Two accredited degrees, two countries
Computer Science from Georgia, Cybersecurity from the US
A federally recognized US partner
New Jersey City University is one of the few US universities with federal recognition in both cybersecurity and intelligence, and its Cyber Defense program holds the National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE-CDE) designation
What you'll learn
The shape of the curriculum.
Mathematics & Theory
Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms
Core Computing
Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Python, Databases
Advanced Cybersecurity
Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Computer Forensics, Cyber Incident Handling, Risk Management
Study journey
A 3-year arc.
1
Year 1
Foundation -(75 ECTS)
Math, theory, and core computing, taught in Georgia
2
Year 2
Advanced cybersecurity coursework - (75 ECTS)
cryptography, ethical hacking, network security in Georgia
3
Year 3
USA -(50 ECTS)
Final year at New Jersey City University, New Jersey, USA
Admission requirements
What you'll need.
Academic
- Completed 12th grade (or equivalent secondary schooling)
Language
- English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / equivalent)
Documents
- Passport copy
- 10th Mark Sheet (or equivalent secondary school certificate)
- 12th Mark Sheet (or equivalent secondary school certificate)
Entrance
- Interview (online)
- Programme-specific test (if applicable)
Tuition & fees
Transparent pricing.
Annual tuition
$ 10,000/yr
Total program cost
$30,000 (3 years, tuition only)
Student experience
Life on campus, off campus, in between.
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Campus mornings
Coffee, friends, first class
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Study spaces
Libraries that double as hangouts
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Clubs & community
Your people, found
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Living in the city
Big windows, real independence
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Weekend escapes
Mountains, sea, all close
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