Spotlight on the Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences helps students thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Recognised for academic excellence in the US and beyond, the college blends deep technical expertise with real-world applications in computing and cybersecurity.

Established in 1988, Beacom College has four key departments—Computer Science, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems—and a postgraduate student community of over 1,200 learners. All programmes are accredited by leading professional bodies.

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• Founded: 1988

• Student population: 1,200+

• Global rankings: Regularly ranked among the top US colleges for computer science and cybersecurity

• Departments: 4 (Computer Science, Cyber Operations, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems)

At Beacom College, students join a vibrant, innovation-led community.

• Labs for AI, cybersecurity and software engineering

• Clubs focused on coding, robotics, gaming and tech competitions

• Hackathons, bootcamps and innovation challenges

• Mentorship from alumni working in global tech

• Digital libraries, collaborative workspaces and research centres

• Multicultural student body with strong industry ties

Beacom College welcomes students from over 40 countries, including Nigeria, Brazil and India.

• Full visa and immigration support

• Academic language help and cultural integration programmes

• Peer mentoring from current international students

• Local guidance on housing, budgeting and settling in

• Events celebrating global culture and tech

Beacom College is a hub for cutting-edge research in computer and cyber sciences.

• Research Focus Areas: Cyber defence strategies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital forensics, and blockchain technologies.

• Notable Projects: National security collaborations, AI ethics frameworks, and cloud computing security initiatives.

• Global Partnerships: Collaborations with U.S. government agencies, private tech companies, and international universities.

• Faculty Excellence: Renowned professors contributing to high-impact journals and securing competitive research grants.

Career development is at the heart of the college’s mission to produce industry-ready graduates.

• Internship and cooperative education placements with tech companies and government agencies

• Resume and interview workshops tailored to computing and cybersecurity careers

• Networking events with employers in the software, defence, finance, and consulting industries

• Annual career fairs connecting students with global technology firms

• Approx. 94% graduate employability within six months

Postgraduate students can access a range of funding opportunities designed to ease financial burdens:

• Academic merit scholarships for outstanding applicants

• Country-specific scholarships for international students

• Research fellowships tied to funded projects

• Need-based financial support programs

• Guidance sessions on budgeting and managing expenses during study

International students can apply for a Prodigy Finance loan to fund tuition and living expenses.

• No collateral or co-signer needed

• Flexible repayments after graduation

• Available to students from 120+ countries

• Co-signer loans available for eligible Indian students*

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