Arlington sits across the Potomac from Washington DC, and Marymount's main campus is on North Glebe Road, in a residential part of the county. The university is Catholic and fairly small, with strong programmes in cybersecurity, IT, nursing and business. Many students intern with federal contractors and agencies. Ballston's Metro station and offices are a short shuttle ride away.
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Official website: marymount.edu
1950
Private Catholic university
Arlington, near Washington DC
Cybersecurity and IT
$22,000 – $40,000
International students, graduate to undergraduate tuition
$19,000 – $25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on marymount.edu before you apply.
BS Cybersecurity
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MS Cybersecurity
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MS Information Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Cybersecurity and IT degrees close to federal agencies and contractors.
A doctoral programme in cybersecurity.
Shuttles to the Ballston Metro station.
IT and cybersecurity graduates join contractors and tech firms in Northern Virginia.
Nursing graduates work in hospitals across the DC area.
STEM graduates can work in the US on OPT for up to three years.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
The main campus is a quiet hilltop in north Arlington. Ballston, a few minutes away, has the Orange and Silver Metro lines and plenty of restaurants.
Washington's museums and monuments are about 20 minutes by Metro, and most are free. Rents in Northern Virginia are high.
Form I-20 issued by Marymount University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Marymount reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply at least three to four months before the term to allow time for the I-20 and visa.
Students can start in August or January. Some graduate programmes also have summer starts.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Marymount University after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Cybersecurity, IT, nursing and the MBA are popular. Undergraduate entry is based on high school grades; graduate programmes need a relevant bachelor's degree. IELTS 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
Marymount offers merit scholarships to international undergraduates and some awards for graduate students. Ask admissions about current amounts.
