IT Security
Master of Science; tuition language: English
Please note:
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.
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. Individual courses can be offered in German. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited also in German. |
| 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 (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) must not differ significantly from the core courses of the B.Sc. Informatik programme at TU Darmstadt (reference programme). The Academic Eligibility Checklist (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 at C1 GER level. 3. additional requirements: Entrance requirements verification Competences description. |
| Admission procedure |
Provided that the admission requirements (entrance examination) 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: You may apply to several degree programs in total; however, from the following list, you may select only one: 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 |
