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MSc Cybersecurity at Saarland University

Saarland University, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Science covering cybersecurity in the environment of the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security; prepares for demanding development work and for a doctorate.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science (MI)  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester or Sommersemester  |  Location: Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

What you will study

27 graded CP in core lectures (Cryptography and Security compulsory unless equivalent prior work is shown), 30-34 CP in advanced lectures and further modules.

Career pathways

Demanding development work in cybersecurity and research, and a basis for a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (not necessarily cybersecurity); English at C1 (medium-of-instruction certificate not accepted); proof of competences equal to those of the Saarland Bachelor in Cybersicherheit in the computer science core. Deadlines: winter semester 15 November (early) or 15 May; summer semester 15 May (early) or 15 November. No admission restriction.

Intake: Wintersemester or Sommersemester

Duration: 4 semesters

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