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Information Science: Information Security

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,215USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    761-770

Program overview

What the University of South Florida says about their program:

Information Science: Information Security is an undergraduate programme at the University of South Florida. It introduces students to the key ideas, methods and practical applications of information science: information security, with opportunities to build subject knowledge and transferable skills. The programme is designed to support progression into further study or careers in the field.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

English proficiency

  • English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE, Duolingo or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

  • Two academic units (years) of the same foreign language or American sign language in high school (9th-12th grades), or one academic unit (year) at level 2
  • Two passing semesters of the same foreign language (e.g., SPN 1120 and SPN 1121) or sign language in college, earning no less than eight credit hours
  • Successfully passing the USF Language Placement Test by placing into the third course or higher
  • Passing College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Foreign Language subject test level 2
  • One year of an Advanced Placement (AP) foreign language course in high school.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Credit for two semesters (AP score = 4)
  • Passing the Brigham Young University (BYU) Foreign Language Achievement Testing Services (FLATS) test

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Submit official academic transcripts.
  • Complete 18 approved high school units

    English (4), Mathematics (4), Natural Science (3), Social Science (3), Foreign Language (2) and electives (2).

  • Complete two academic units of the same foreign language or American Sign Language, or meet an approved alternative pathway.

Tests and examinations

  • Submit official results from at least one college entrance exam

    SAT, ACT or CLT.

  • USF superscores section results across test dates.
  • SAT subsection minimums

    490 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 480 Math. ACT subsection minimums: 19 Reading, 17 English and 19 Math. CLT subsection minimums: 38 Verbal Reasoning plus Grammar/Writing and 16 Quantitative Reasoning.

How to apply

2 routes available:

Scholarships at University of South Florida

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Fees

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What is the cost of living near University of South Florida?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,978
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,408
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$132
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$70
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$68
Monthly grocery basket$223
Books and study supplies (monthly)$65
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$40

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and tup-ofa.forest.usf.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of South Florida

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