Sociotechnical Cybersecurity

The English-taught Master's programme in Sociotechnical Cybersecurity at the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI, Technical University of Applied Sciences) prepares you specifically for a career in one of the most important future fields of our time: the protection of complex technical systems from attacks. Cybersecurity has long been more than just technology – it affects people, organisations, and entire societies. Our programme combines technical excellence with a solid understanding of social science. You will learn how to prevent attacks on systems, how to develop security architectures, and how human behaviour, management structures, and cultural factors influence security. Technical depth meets industry focus. Unlike general cybersecurity programmes, this Master's programme provides domain-specific security expertise in the three key sectors of mobility, industry, and healthcare. We train you today for the cybersecurity of tomorrow. You will explore technologies that will shape the future – such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, and AI-based security mechanisms. Additionally, you will acquire scientific and analytical skills applicable to both research and industry. Personal. Practical. Future-proof. We actively encourage your involvement in the cybersecurity community through international projects, participation in competitions, and practical research. Thanks to small groups and individual support, you will develop into a professional who understands technology, people, and organisations equally – and can thus shape cybersecurity holistically. Learning in a high-tech environment. You will study in one of Germany's leading mobility and technology regions in direct contact with partners such as Audi, Airbus, MBDA, and numerous innovative start-ups. THI offers an ideal learning environment with modern laboratories and innovative teaching methods.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 1. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree from outside of Germany must first apply via uni-assist from as soon as possible by 1 December for the following summer semester at the latest. If you acquired your Bachelor's degree outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert your grades to the German grade system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process takes four to six weeks. 2. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: from 15 November until 15 January for the following summer semester You will have to apply online at the PRIMUSS university application portal. In case of admission, you will have to send all required documents by mail later on. Please note: The application deadline might change. Please check the THI website to get up-to-date information regarding the application period.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

Applicants applying for an English-language Master's programme must provide proof of sufficient English language skills at level B2. Proof of having passed the examination must be submitted by the time of enrolment at the latest. A list of all accepted certificates can be found here: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/university-management/legal-department/general-statutes/. Proficiency in German at level A1 must be certified by the end of the first semester. We strongly encourage students to acquire a comprehension of the German language at an A2 level via a compulsory language course. For your admission, there is no requirement to formally prove German language skills. You may start with little or no German language proficiency. However, German is the official national language in Germany. The transition from your home country to the German university system and everyday life will be made easier the more German you know. Furthermore, German skills will greatly increase your chances in finding a student job and or an internship at a German company.

German requirements

Proficiency in German at level A1 must be certified by the end of the first semester. We strongly encourage students to acquire a comprehension of the German language at an A2 level via a compulsory language course. For your admission, there is no requirement to formally prove German language skills.

Accepted bachelor fields

A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a Bachelor's degree with a high proportion of computer science (e.g. Bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence, Bachelor's degree in cyber security, Bachelor's degree in business informatics, Bachelor's degree in aviation and vehicle informatics, etc.) with 180 ECTS credits is required.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

1,200 EUR

Semester contribution

All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: 1,200 EUR Semester contribution: All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.

With the growing threat of cyber attacks, graduates have excellent job opportunities in IT security roles across industries, particularly in finance, government, and technology sectors.

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