Cybersecurity (MSc)

Universitat des Saarlandes · Saarbrücken, Germany

Level
Master's
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Saarbrücken
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<p><strong>For the winter semester</strong>:</p> <p>Early deadline: Applicants who apply by 15 November for the following winter semester are expected to receive a letter of admission by mid-February.</p> <p>Regular deadline: 15 May. A decision can be expected in August.</p> <p><strong>For the summer semester:</strong></p> <p>Early deadline: Applicants who apply by 15 May for the following summer semester are expected to receive a letter of admission by mid-July.</p> <p>Regular deadline: 15 November. A decision can be expected in January.</p>
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Universitat des Saarlandes does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €9,000 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
If you want to study cybersecurity, you do not necessarily need a Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity. The Master's programme is aimed at students with a Bachelor's degree in either cybersecurity or computer science. Have a look at our course description to check out our special track for students without prior experience in IT security. Students have to apply via the online application system at Saarland University. Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related subject Proficiency in English (level C1) Programming skills
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEFL Essentials: 10 Reading: 10 Listening: 10 Speaking: 10 Writing: 10 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
For the winter semester : Early deadline: Applicants who apply by 15 November for the following winter semester are expected to receive a letter of admission by mid-February. Regular deadline: 15 May. A decision can be expected in August. For the summer semester: Early deadline: Applicants who apply by 15 May for the following summer semester are expected to receive a letter of admission by mid-July. Regular deadline: 15 November. A decision can be expected in January.
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About this programme

The Master’s programme in cybersecurity will prepare students for careers in both research and industry. Students can choose their specialisation from areas such as cryptography, privacy, software security, systems and networks, formal methods, or legal aspects of cybersecurity. These specialisations are directly influenced by state-of-the-art research at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. Students can continue to pursue related topics in computer science. This programme is equally suited for students who completed a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a similar area. A Bachelor's in cybersecurity is not mandatory. The programme is designed to have a duration of four semesters, and you can start your studies in any winter or summer semester.

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