Information Security, Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering, Master of Science (Technology) (2 yrs), autumn 2026

Tampere University · Tampere, Finland

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science (Technology)
Language
English
Duration
2 years
Study mode
Day time teaching
Campus
Tampere
Starts
Autumn 2026
Credits
120 ECTS
ECTS
120
Tuition
€12,000

About this programme

Cyber Security is not an illusion Security is no longer optional – it is essential. From the browser you use to shop over the Internet, the mobile phone you hold conversations over, the bank card in your wallet, the way you travel, your car keys, and even casting electronic votes. The specialisation in Information Security offers a comprehensive and in-depth education in information security, preparing students for a wide range of career paths. Our foundational courses provide essential security and privacy skills, and subsequent courses allow you to specialize in specific security domains. The demand for security professionals has never been higher and it is growing at an astounding pace! Excellent Research Opportunities Our research spans from theoretical to applied aspects of security and privacy, and everywhere in between. Our research appears in globally top ranked venues such as IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security, and USENIX Security Symposium, to name a few – major recruiting outlets for both industry and academia. Our research projects are financed ranging from Business Finland, Academy of Finland, EU Horizon, to the European Research Council. Please see additional information on Network and Information Security Group (NISEC). Great Career Opportunities The need for cyber security experts is growing constantly. Students completing our specialisation have wealth of career options, ranging from various industry security professionals to continuing on the research path in our doctoral programme, driven by our research-based teaching methods. information Security (MSc Tech) is one of the engineering specialisations in the Master’s Programme in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering.

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