Master of Science

Applied IT Security

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Bochum, GermanyComputer Science & IT

APS Requiredpart-time (study alongside work)

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

€2,900/sem

Duration

6 semesters

Programme Overview

Applied IT Security is a part-time, distance-learning master's jointly offered with Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Computer Science and isits AG. The programme builds advanced practical and theoretical expertise in cryptography, network and system security, software engineering, and information-security management for working professionals.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in one of the listed subjects plus one year of professional experience in the field of IT/ ITS.
Minimum GPA: The official programme information states a minimum final grade of 3.0 (satisfactory) or better.
English requirements: Non-native English speakers must prove English at least at B2 level. The official programme information lists TOEFL, Cambridge, or IELTS as accepted proof.
German requirements: Non-native German speakers must have sufficient knowledge, demonstrated via DSH 2, Test DaF 4x4, or better.
Accepted bachelor fields: Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, business information technology, mathematics, physics, or a comparable subject.
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: 2,900 EUR per semester.
Semester contribution: 362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.
ECTS credits: 180
Funding info: Tuition: 2,900 EUR per semester. Semester contribution: 362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

Career Outcomes

The programme prepares graduates for specialist and leadership roles in IT and information security, including work protecting corporate systems, networks, and critical infrastructure.

Typical job roles

IT Security SpecialistSecurity ConsultantInformation Security AnalystSecurity EngineerSecurity Architect

Target industries

IT securityInformation technologyConsultingFinanceGovernment