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In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join our Master of Cybersecurity programme and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including... Read more
In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join our Master of Cybersecurity programme and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including cryptographic techniques, software and hardware security, systems security and privacy. Top off your technical skills with insights into the legal, business and operational framework of cybersecurity.
About this programme
The digital transformation has made our global society and economy highly reliant on online platforms, services and assets—and thus liable to cybersecurity risks. Just think about notorious attacks such as SolarWinds and WannaCry, or data leaks on social networks. It takes trained cybersecurity experts to protect governments, organizations and individuals from threats such as hacking, malware, phishing, DDOS attacks, data theft, industrial espionage and more. The demand for cybersecurity experts is high and career possibilities abundant.
The Master of Cybersecurity covers five areas: cryptography, privacy, hardware security, secure software, systems security. The first semester introduces these themes, after which you select four of them to gain in-depth knowledge. In the second semester, you specialize in two themes, and explore the broader societal context of cybersecurity. Legal aspects are addressed in a compulsory course, bridging law and technology, while elective courses delve into cybersecurity management, governance, risk and business operations. The final part of the second semester focuses on research seminars and the completion of a master's thesis.
Programme structure
This 60-ECTS programme is the result of a joint effort by COSIC and DistriNet, two internationally renowned research units within the KU Leuven departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Aimed at graduates from electrical engineering, computer science and mathematics, the English-taught programme can be completed on a one-year full-time basis.
Career perspectives
When graduating as a Master of Cybersecurity, you are well prepared for a variety of technical jobs and roles within the cybersecurity field. You can pursue a career in industry, government or academia:
Engineering positions in the cybersecurity industry, focused on the design and implementation of advanced technical solutions.
Integrate cybersecurity controls to ensure that sufficient cyber defenses are in place, especially in telecommunications, finance, insurance, healthcare, and industry automation.
Management functions such as CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), CIO (Chief Information Officer) or CTO (Chief Technology Officer).
PhD positions in cybersecurity.
For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.
In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join our Master of Cybersecurity programme and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including... Read more
In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join our Master of Cybersecurity programme and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including cryptographic techniques, software and hardware security, systems security and privacy. Top off your technical skills with insights into the legal, business and operational framework of cybersecurity.
About this programme
The digital transformation has made our global society and economy highly reliant on online platforms, services and assets—and thus liable to cybersecurity risks. Just think about notorious attacks such as SolarWinds and WannaCry, or data leaks on social networks. It takes trained cybersecurity experts to protect governments, organizations and individuals from threats such as hacking, malware, phishing, DDOS attacks, data theft, industrial espionage and more. The demand for cybersecurity experts is high and career possibilities abundant.
The Master of Cybersecurity covers five areas: cryptography, privacy, hardware security, secure software, systems security. The first semester introduces these themes, after which you select four of them to gain in-depth knowledge. In the second semester, you specialize in two themes, and explore the broader societal context of cybersecurity. Legal aspects are addressed in a compulsory course, bridging law and technology, while elective courses delve into cybersecurity management, governance, risk and business operations. The final part of the second semester focuses on research seminars and the completion of a master's thesis.
Programme structure
This 60-ECTS programme is the result of a joint effort by COSIC and DistriNet, two internationally renowned research units within the KU Leuven departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Aimed at graduates from electrical engineering, computer science and mathematics, the English-taught programme can be completed on a one-year full-time basis.
Career perspectives
When graduating as a Master of Cybersecurity, you are well prepared for a variety of technical jobs and roles within the cybersecurity field. You can pursue a career in industry, government or academia:
Engineering positions in the cybersecurity industry, focused on the design and implementation of advanced technical solutions.
Integrate cybersecurity controls to ensure that sufficient cyber defenses are in place, especially in telecommunications, finance, insurance, healthcare, and industry automation.
Management functions such as CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), CIO (Chief Information Officer) or CTO (Chief Technology Officer).
PhD positions in cybersecurity.
For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.
Academic background: Candidates should hold a master's degree in ICT related fields; an academic degree of at least 4-year is required.
For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.
Student profile
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is targeted to master students with backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science or mathematics. (Typically two out of three.)
Students should have a genuine interest in cybersecurity areas, such as cryptography, software security, hardware security, system security, and privacy.
Students will be trained to develop secure systems and services, and to integrate such controls to guarantee sufficient cyberdefenses.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
2,533 EUR
International
2,533 EUR
Scholarships
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Master of Cybersecurity
KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
12 monthsProgram duration
2,533 EURTuition Fee/year
Engineering - GeneralMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Master of Cybersecurity
In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join our Master of Cybersecurity programme and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including...
Read more
Master of Cybersecurity
In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join our Master of Cybersecurity programme and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including cryptographic techniques, software and hardware security, systems security and privacy. Top off your technical skills with insights into the legal, business and operational framework of cybersecurity.
About this programme
The digital transformation has made our global society and economy highly reliant on online platforms, services and assets—and thus liable to cybersecurity risks. Just think about notorious attacks such as SolarWinds and WannaCry, or data leaks on social networks. It takes trained cybersecurity experts to protect governments, organizations and individuals from threats such as hacking, malware, phishing, DDOS attacks, data theft, industrial espionage and more. The demand for cybersecurity experts is high and career possibilities abundant.
The Master of Cybersecurity covers five areas: cryptography, privacy, hardware security, secure software, systems security. The first semester introduces these themes, after which you select four of them to gain in-depth knowledge. In the second semester, you specialize in two themes, and explore the broader societal context of cybersecurity. Legal aspects are addressed in a compulsory course, bridging law and technology, while elective courses delve into cybersecurity management, governance, risk and business operations. The final part of the second semester focuses on research seminars and the completion of a master's thesis.
Programme structure
This 60-ECTS programme is the result of a joint effort by COSIC and DistriNet, two internationally renowned research units within the KU Leuven departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Aimed at graduates from electrical engineering, computer science and mathematics, the English-taught programme can be completed on a one-year full-time basis.
Career perspectives
When graduating as a Master of Cybersecurity, you are well prepared for a variety of technical jobs and roles within the cybersecurity field. You can pursue a career in industry, government or academia:
For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.
Read lessProgram overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Master of Cybersecurity
In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join our Master of Cybersecurity programme and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including...
Read more
Master of Cybersecurity
In our digitalized world, cybersecurity is key to protect our systems, services and data from ever-evolving cyberthreats. Join our Master of Cybersecurity programme and immerse yourself in the underpinning technology, including cryptographic techniques, software and hardware security, systems security and privacy. Top off your technical skills with insights into the legal, business and operational framework of cybersecurity.
About this programme
The digital transformation has made our global society and economy highly reliant on online platforms, services and assets—and thus liable to cybersecurity risks. Just think about notorious attacks such as SolarWinds and WannaCry, or data leaks on social networks. It takes trained cybersecurity experts to protect governments, organizations and individuals from threats such as hacking, malware, phishing, DDOS attacks, data theft, industrial espionage and more. The demand for cybersecurity experts is high and career possibilities abundant.
The Master of Cybersecurity covers five areas: cryptography, privacy, hardware security, secure software, systems security. The first semester introduces these themes, after which you select four of them to gain in-depth knowledge. In the second semester, you specialize in two themes, and explore the broader societal context of cybersecurity. Legal aspects are addressed in a compulsory course, bridging law and technology, while elective courses delve into cybersecurity management, governance, risk and business operations. The final part of the second semester focuses on research seminars and the completion of a master's thesis.
Programme structure
This 60-ECTS programme is the result of a joint effort by COSIC and DistriNet, two internationally renowned research units within the KU Leuven departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Aimed at graduates from electrical engineering, computer science and mathematics, the English-taught programme can be completed on a one-year full-time basis.
Career perspectives
When graduating as a Master of Cybersecurity, you are well prepared for a variety of technical jobs and roles within the cybersecurity field. You can pursue a career in industry, government or academia:
For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.
Read lessAdmission Requirements
Admission criteria
Academic background: Candidates should hold a master's degree in ICT related fields; an academic degree of at least 4-year is required.
For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.
Student profile
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is targeted to master students with backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science or mathematics. (Typically two out of three.)
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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