Undergraduate Cybersecurity

GBS Dubai

HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security)

The HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) at GBS Dubai is a 2-year Pearson HND at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000/year (partner flyer).

Annual tuition AED 40,000
Modality On campus
Duration 24 months
Intakes January · March · June · September

Admissions open

Overview

  • Language English
  • Campus Dubai
  • Intakes for 2027 January · March · June · September

The HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) at GBS Dubai is a 2-year Pearson HND at Dubai Knowledge Park for AED 40,000/year (partner flyer). Studying abroad for English-taught cybersecurity in the UAE places you in a market seeking cloud, cryptography and digital risk specialists with a British Level 5 qualification.

Year 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy, Programming, Networking, Security, Cyber Security, Big Data & Visualization. Year 2: Emerging Technologies, Applied Security in the Cloud, Digital Sustainability, Business Intelligence, IoT, Applied Cryptography, Information Security Management in the Cloud (GBS web). Practical focus with no final exams.

Intakes January, March, June and September. English CEFR B2: IELTS 5.5, PTE 51, TOEFL iBT 46 or Duolingo 95 (partner flyer). Scholarships 25%/35%; €2,000 deposit. Outcomes: cyber security specialist, network engineer, risk analyst, data analytics consultant.

This programme is for you if ...

  • You are someone passionate about Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies.
  • You are looking to study in English in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Curriculum

These are the courses you will take during the programme.

  • The digital economy
  • Innovation
  • Programming
  • Networking
  • Security
  • Networking in the cloud
  • Cyber security and big data

Professional outlook

Cyber security specialist, software developer, data analyst, network technician, software tester, risk analyst, lead developer, network engineer, business analyst and data analytics consultant. Progression to IT/cybersecurity degrees via international top-up.

  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Software Developer
  • Data Analyst
  • Network Technician
  • Software Tester
  • Risk Analyst
  • Lead Developer
  • Network Engineer

Admission requirements and process

To apply you need to meet the academic, language and document requirements published by the institution.

Minimum academic background

  • Secondary / high-school completion or equivalent for diploma and HND pathways (confirm programme-specific criteria on gbs.ac.ae).
  • English test scores on flyer are overall scores; Academic IELTS and PTE only.

Language level

  • IELTS: minimum 5.5
  • TOEFL: minimum 46
  • Duolingo: minimum 95

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Degree diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Motivation letter
  • English test

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Costs and scholarships

Tuition varies by campus and modality. Scholarships, when offered, go up to the percentages or amounts the institution publishes.

*AED 40,000

Modality: On campus

Annual cost in AED at:

Dubai

*Scholarships

Undergraduate

Scholarships go up to those conditions and can be lower on a payment plan. Some institutions also offer awards by nationality. That benefit is always confirmed with the ApplySite team during advising, before you apply for a visa.

University and campus

GBS Dubai

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  • KHDA
  • Pearson

Studying abroad in Dubai (UAE) with GBS Dubai combines Pearson British qualifications, a campus in Dubai Knowledge Park, English-taught delivery and an international hub linked to metro, tram and the United Arab Emirates economy.

The centre is KHDA-permitted, hosts 1,200+ students from 50+ nationalities, and offers global academic progression routes towards bachelor’s and postgraduate awards at partner universities. GBS Dubai campus — Dubai Knowledge Park, at the heart of Dubai’s education and business ecosystem.

Accreditation, recognition and academic quality
  • KHDA — Knowledge and Human Development Authority (permitted / academic qualifications certified for Dubai)
  • Pearson — BTEC / HND awarding body (British vocational qualifications)
  • ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner (institution partner status — ACCA course not listed on ApplySite)

Campus and academic community

Beyond class, Dubai · United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) adds network, cultural practice and national work context. Always confirm visa, insurance and official timelines with the school and your advisor.

  • Dubai campusUnited Arab Emirates

Student experience

Living in Dubai

Daily life in Dubai sets the study pace: public libraries, project coworking, embassy events and on-campus hiring fairs. You do not need the whole country mapped in week one — knowing your neighbourhood and transit line already helps.

Until then, use this guide for costs, visa type and study format, and talk to an advisor if you already have a campus in mind. The institution processes admission; we help you track the file.

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Frequently asked questions

Published start windows for this program are: January, March, June, September. Exact enrollment and class dates are confirmed by GBS Dubai by campus and capacity.
The listed reference price is AED 40,000. Tuition and fees are paid directly to the institution; ApplySite does not add a markup on tuition.
The published length of HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) is 24 months. Confirm the exact academic calendar with GBS Dubai.
The published format is On campus. If an extra online or hybrid option exists, it appears on this page or GBS Dubai can confirm it.
For this program, the published language requirements are: IELTS: minimum 5.5; TOEFL: minimum 46; Duolingo: minimum 95. If your scores are borderline, an advisor from GBS Dubai can confirm accepted alternatives.
Typical documents include: Passport; Degree diploma; Academic transcripts; Motivation letter; English test. Also complete the admission requirements listed on this page.

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Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security)

January · March · June · September · Admissions open

Tuition
  • Dubai AED 40,000
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