MA/MS in Cybersecurity

The master's programme in Cybersecurity offers an entry into cybersecurity research and prepares graduates for demanding roles in the field. It is connected to research institutes on the campus, including the CISPA Helmholtz Centre for Information Security. Students deepen their knowledge in cryptography, privacy, the security of software, systems and networks, and in formal methods and legal aspects of information security. Related computer science topics are studied alongside. The curriculum combines compulsory core lectures with specialised lectures, seminars and a master's seminar. Students complete a master's thesis at the end of the programme. Electives include internships, tutoring, language courses and soft-skill seminars. Graduates are equipped for research positions as well as for careers in industry and public administration. They can apply this knowledge across many sectors.