Master of Science in Cyber Security (Campuses)
Why study Cyber Security (CSE) at EIT Digital?
At EIT Digital we see cybersecurity as one of the cornerstones of creating a safe and inclusive digital society. Our master school programme Cyber Security has been developed to equip responsible cybersecurity specialists with the right knowledge and skills to be able to contribute to make the digital world a safer place.
The programme focuses on the study of the design, development and evaluation of secure computer systems, which are also capable of ensuring privacy for future ICT systems. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the concepts and technologies for achieving confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and privacy protection for information processed across networks.
Students will learn the fresh hot topics of the field including blockchain technologies, crypto currencies, practical (ethical) hacking, and quantum cryptography.
The EIT Digital Cyber Security (CSE) Master’s degree offers:
- Cutting edge technical content within the field of Cyber Security
- Studies at two of Europe´s foremost technical universities leading to a double degree
- A close integration with tailored business courses in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- A thesis work well grounded in industrial security and privacy problems
- Access to the competence of eight EIT Digital innovation action lines, not least through a summer school between the two years.
- Access to the co-location centres and innovation ecosystems of the EIT Digital nodes.
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Admission requirements
If you wish to apply to this programme you must have a Bachelor of Science in, or be in your final year of studies of:
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Electrical Engineering
Reasonable knowledge of the fundamentals of computing and information sciences and technologies is required.
Kindly note that relevant work experience can compensate a non-strictly matching bachelor degree. Please justify your work experience in your motivation letter or resume. Once your papers are received, the selection committee will make the final decision on whether your bachelor's and work experience are sufficient as prerequisites for the track you have applied for.
Proof of English language proficiency
All our programmes are taught in English.
As a result, applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency. This is generally verified through an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL or IELTS. We advise all applicants considering submitting an application to take either a TOEFL or an IELTS test as they are accepted by all partner universities. Please note that the results of your test must be uploaded at the time of submitting an application. We will not accept late submissions of proofs of English proficiency. The following English proficiency scores are required:
- IELTS 6.5, with no section lower than 6
- TOEFL iBT 92
Some of the universities accept additional tests or exemptions. Note that these exceptions are not accepted by all partner universities. Even though one university may accept some other test, your second preference entry or your preferred exit universities may not. For this reason, again, we urge all applicants to take a TOEFL or an IELTS.
Program structure
All EIT Digital Master School programmes follow the same scheme:
- Students study one year at an ‘entry’ university and one year at an ‘exit’ university in two of EIT Digital’s hot spots around Europe.
- Upon completion, graduates receive degrees from the two universities and a certificate awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
- The first year is similar at all entry points with basic courses to lay the foundation for the chosen technical programme focus. Some elective courses may also be chosen. At the same time, students are introduced to business and management. During the second semester, a design project is combined with business development exercises. These teach how to turn technology into business and how to present a convincing business plan.
- In between the first year and the second year, a summer school addresses business opportunities within a socially relevant theme.
- The second year offers a specialisation and a graduation project. The graduation project includes an internship at a company or a research institute and results in a Master thesis with a strong innovation and entrepreneurship dimension.
Where can I study?
Year 1 - Entry locations
Choose between:
- ELTE in Budapest (HU)
- UR1 in Rennes (FR)
- UNITN in Trento (IT)
- UTU in Turku (FI)
- UT in Enschede (NL)
Year 2 - Exit locations
Choose between:
- ELTE in Budapest (HU)
- UNITN in Trento (IT)
- UT in Enschede (NL)
- EURECOM in Biot (FR)
- UTU in Turku (FI)
- UR1 in Rennes (FR)
Tuition fees & scholarships
Please contact us to learn more about the partner universities, costs, courses and scholarships.
Career opportunities
Graduates from the Cyber Security (CSE) master’s programme will qualify for jobs in international and local organisations in both technical and business roles. Typical titles are:
- Cyber Security consultant
- Security Analyst
- Information Security Architect
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Computer forensics expert
- Privacy-by-design consultant
- Security Auditor
Cyber Security is also a burgeoning field for the design and development of new products and services. Graduates will easily find jobs within companies that provide value-added products and services, such as telecom companies, game companies, e-learning, web developers, and the entertainment industry.
Through their multidisciplinary attitude graduates are valuable in open innovation settings where different aspects (market, users, social aspects, media technologies) come together.
An entrepreneurial path is also open to those who seek to start their own company to provide product or technology development, media content, business development or consultancy services.
Varför ska du välja EIT Digital Master School ?
- Fast track to your career: get in touch with industry
- Double degree Master’s programme with major in ICT and minor in E&I
- International experience - study two years in 2 different European cities
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