I’m an international student from India admitted for Fall 2025 to:

• Johns Hopkins University – MS in Security Informatics

• University of Warwick – MSc in Cybersecurity Engineering

Due to F1 visa appointment delays, I might need to start JHU online for the first semester before joining on campus. Warwick doesn’t have this issue and I can start in person.

I’m trying to decide:

1. Which would be better in terms of cybersecurity career prospects and learning experience, JHU with an online start or Warwick in person?

2. Is it worth deferring instead of starting online?

I have a background in Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in IoT.

Would appreciate insights from people who can compare the US vs UK options and the impact of an online start.