This degree program is unique because it ensures customized training as a research-focused degree course with a flexible structure.
Students are integrated into industry-leading research teams and have access to state-of-the-art research lab equipment and forge links in the industry.
It provides the opportunity to specialize in the following fields:
Network and Data Security.
Embedded Security.
Cryptography.
System Security.
Security Engineering.
Usable Security and Privacy.
Human-Centred Security.
Mobile Security.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree. It must include the following:
50 CP in the field of IT Security,
30 CP in the field of Computer Science,
18 CP in the field of mathematics, and
15 CP in the field of electrical engineering.
Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters. Required ECTS crеdits: 180.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. IT Security / Information Enginееring at Ruhr-Universität Bochum depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.