KU's New B.Tech in Cyber Security: Course Details & Career Prospects

In this video, Dr. Pankaj Raj Dawadi, the Acting Head of Department at Kathmandu University (KU), introduces the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Cyber Security. With 18 years of experience at the university, Dr. Dawadi highlights this newly introduced program as a major step toward addressing the increasing global demand for cyber security professionals. Alongside KU’s existing programs in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology, the BTech in Cyber Security offers a specialized and “Nepali-developed” curriculum designed to meet both local and international digital security challenges. The university has collaborated with national and international academic and industry experts to ensure the program stays aligned with the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

The four-year undergraduate program is structured into eight semesters with a total of 123 credits. Students begin with foundational subjects such as computer science, mathematics, social sciences, and ethics during the first year. In the following years, the curriculum advances into specialized areas including cryptography, data structures, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and cyber defense strategies. The final year emphasizes internships and capstone projects to bridge academic knowledge with industry practice. Eligibility for the program is flexible compared to traditional engineering degrees, requiring students to have studied Mathematics and Computer Science at the 10+2 level. Students from Science, Management, and equivalent backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Graduates of the program are expected to enter a highly demanding job market with strong opportunities both in Nepal and abroad. With an estimated need for thousands of cyber security professionals in sectors such as banking, finance, and e-governance, the degree provides excellent career prospects and long-term job security. The total cost of the four-year program is NPR 960,000, with an intake of 30 students per batch. Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are facilitated through the Williams Education Foundation (UEF) based on merit criteria. Dr. Dawadi concludes by emphasizing that cyber security is not only a technical field but also a critical responsibility for maintaining trust in the global digital ecosystem, empowering students to protect national interests while becoming internationally competitive professionals.