Cyber Security

This scientific master's focuses on understanding the building blocks and limits of IT security and on developing new methods against cyber threats. It combines theoretical computer science, mathematics, engineering, and practical security thinking.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

The current official programme pages require proof of English at B2 level. BTU lists accepted examples including TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Cambridge Advanced grade B, Cambridge Proficiency grade C, or UNIcert II.

German requirements

German language skills are not required for admission to this study programme.

Accepted bachelor fields

The official programme page requires a first qualifying degree in a programme closely related to computer science. It specifically names computer science, cyber security, and mathematics with subsidiary computer science, provided the theoretical, practical, applied, technical computer-science, and mathematics content is comparable to the BTU computer-science bachelor's degree.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

373.80 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official BTU semester-fee page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 373.80 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official BTU semester-fee page.

Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new approaches and methods aimed at protecting IT systems and critical infrastructures, implement cyber security strategies, contribute to further development of the subject area, and take on challenging tasks facing industry and research.

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