IT Security
If the required entrance competencies for this programme cannot be verified based on the submitted application documents, applicants will be required to take a 90-minute written Entrance Exam held on campus at TU Darmstadt (no remote or off-site sittings possible).
The Entrance Exam usually takes place in the first week of September for applicants for the winter semester and in the first week of March for applicants for the summer semester.
Submission of valid GRE or GATE scores meeting the specified thresholds may qualify applicants for exemption from the Entrance Exam.
Description
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to combat cyber threats through our innovative Master of Science programme. From IoT security to Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing, the number of IT security experts researching and teaching at the Department of Computer Science at TU Darmstadt is extraordinary. With a wide variety of courses to choose from, you can customize your learning experience. Whether you prefer a well-rounded education in all areas of IT Security or want to focus on a specialized niche, our programme offers the versatility you need.
Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule
| Semesters | 4 |
| Language |
English. Both English- and German-taught courses and modules are available in this study programme. The programme can be completed entirely in English by choosing only English-taught courses and modules. Academic literature may also include some German sources. |
| Start of studies | Winter semester, summer semester |
| Internship | --- |
| Admission requirements |
1. A degree B.Sc. Informatik of TU Darmstadt (reference programme). At least 60 ECTS credits must not differ significantly from the core courses of the B.Sc. Informatik programme at TU Darmstadt (reference programme). The Academic Eligibility Checklist (PDF file) (opens in new tab) (PDF, opens in new tab) is to be used to compare your previous coursework with these core courses; partial overlaps are to be counted proportionally. 2. English C1; 3. passed entrance requirements verification in accordance with the Competences description. |
| Admission procedure |
Provided that the admission requirements (content-related evaluation and formal prerequisites) are met, there are no numerical admission restrictions. If the required entrance competencies cannot be verified based on the submitted application documents, applicants will be required to take a 90-minute written Entrance Exam held on campus at TU Darmstadt (no remote or off-site sittings possible). The Entrance Exam usually takes place in the first week of September for applicants for the winter semester and in the first week of March for applicants for the summer semester. Submission of valid GRE or GATE scores meeting the specified thresholds may qualify applicants for exemption from the Entrance Exam. |
| Application |
Application portal and application deadlines How and when to provide the certification of the bachelor's degree Formal and language requirements for applicants with international qualifications Please note: Applications may be submitted for several degree programmes in total. However, for the degree programmes listed below, only one programme may be applied for per admission period. • M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, • M.Sc. Computer Science, • M.Sc. IT Security |
| Good to know |
Costs and budget Preparatory courses for international students Pre-Courses, orientation week, getting started Double Degree Programmes Study Abroad Part-time studies Doctoral Studies |
