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Writer's pictureJonar Marzan
Apr 30, 20234 min read

Top Colleges and Universities offering Cybersecurity courses in the Philippines


With online security threats getting more prevalent and complex every day, cybersecurity is a profession that is becoming more and more vital. As a result, a growing number of Philippine colleges are beginning to offer degree programs with a specialization in cybersecurity. It's crucial to remember that not all of these programs are made equal, though. The only institution in the Philippines offering a pure-play BS in cybersecurity at the moment is AMA University. Other universities provide IT or Computer Science programs with a focus on cybersecurity, or just a few units specifically on the topic. In this blog article, we'll examine some of the cybersecurity degree programs provided by institutions in the Philippines, including their curricula, entrance standards, and relationships between academia and industry.


Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is based on publicly available information and personal research. This post does not endorse any colleges, universities, any school institutions or information mentioned herein. The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the mentioned school institutions.



  • Overview of the program: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The program is created to train students to become professionals well versed in building and applying various technologies, procedures, and practices to safeguard networks, computers, programs, and data against attack, damage, or illegal access. It seeks to produce graduates who will contribute to the advancement of the country while also being morally upright, professionally competent, and socially responsible.

  • Curriculum: Not mentioned in the website

  • Duration: Ten-trimester (˜3yrs and 3mons)

  • Admission requirements: https://www.ama.edu.ph/for-college-programs/

  • Academic and industry partnerships, internships, and job opportunities: https://www.ama.edu.ph/industry-partners/

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  • Overview of the program: Unable to find in the website as it's currently under construction. They do have a Network and Information Security course as part of their Center for Continuing Education.

  • Curriculum: Unable to find in the website as it's currently under construction

  • Duration: Unable to find in the website as it's currently under construction

  • Admission requirements: https://2012.ateneo.edu/ls/undergraduate/admissions

  • Academic and industry partnerships, internships, and job opportunities: https://cce.ateneo.edu/inside-ateneo-cce/partners

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  • Additional notes: Some links on their website are broken and you will receive this message "The new Ateneo de Manila University site is still a work in progress, so some links might not yet work. If the content you are accessing was created before 2 February 2022, add “2012” to the URL. Example: https://ateneo.edu/link-here becomes https://2012.ateneo.edu/link-here"



  • Overview of the program: The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BS IT) program offers three professional elective tracks for students which includes Network and Security. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) courses taught to BS IT students in their second and third years are continued in the Network and Security track where they will learn how to comprehend and put into practice network security policies and procedures in order to build and manage a computer network's security.

  • Curriculum: https://www.ust.edu.ph/academics/programs/bachelor-of-science-in-information-technology/

  • Duration: 4yrs

  • Admission requirements: https://ofad.ust.edu.ph/

  • Academic and industry partnerships, internships, and job opportunities: https://www.ust.edu.ph/linkages/

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  • Overview of the program: In PUP's website, there's no specific mention of any cybersecurity course/subject under their Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree programs. They do offer Information Security specilizations for their Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) and Master of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCpE) master's degree programs.

  • Curriculum: Not mentioned in the website

  • Duration: 4yrs for the BSIT and BSCS

  • Admission requirements: https://www.pup.edu.ph/admission/

  • Academic and industry partnerships, internships, and job opportunities: https://www.pup.edu.ph/studentservices/arcdo/partners

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Given that only AMA University provides a pure-play BS Cybersecurity degree in the Philippines shows that the Cybersecurity in the Philippines education system is not yet mature. Other universities only offer IT or computer science programs with a cybersecurity concentration or a few units included in the program. Each institution has its own distinct academic program, entrance standards, industrial and academic connections, internship programs, and employment possibilities. Students who are interested in a career in cybersecurity should thoroughly analyze the offers of each school before selecting the one that most closely fits their objectives. In addition, students should also consider taking up industry recognized training and certification to supplement their undergraduate degree.


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