Cyber Security, MSc in Engineering

Description Cyber Security is a cross-curricular master’s programme which draws on a number of research environments gathered in the cyber security research programme.The Cyber Security educational programme equips you with the skills to handle challenges in the increasing number of cyber-attacks, which companies and institutions are facing.Application deadline March 1st.YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT Crisis communication Strategic planning and design of solutions for development, test and verification of secure systems and software Development of critical risk- and threats analysis Analysis and handling of cyber threats and prevention of attacks Design and upgrade of the architecture in IT-systems Network security and honeypots Half of your time is spent on project work in groups according to the AAU Problem Based Learning-model. Apart from good cooperation skills, this will give you the ability to handle technical problem solving at a high level as well as the capacity to work with and manage all phases of a project. However, you are also trained to master development-, analysis- and service tasks on independent level. Career Opportunities Your Cyber Security profile qualifies you for jobs within companies, which develop cyber security products or solutions; companies, which have assets to be protected; or consultancies. These companies and public institutions demands experts within cyber security, cyber threats are increasing.With your profile you will enable you to build secure systems, and to prevent, detect and mitigate cyber-attacks.Witn an in-depth understanding of cyber security theory, methods and concepts, you will have the knowledge that enable you to continue learning and developing – this is crucial in a field where technologies and tools develop fast, and where continuous learning and development is part of the profession. Admission Read about application and requirements of Cyber Security Read about language requirements of Aalborg University How to apply Student Guidance To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact Aalborg University directly at masteradmission@aau.dk. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://en.fivu.dk/recognition Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines. Tuition There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students outside EU, EAA, or from Switzerland. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. For Further Information Website for Cyber Security Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/ You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System

Living costs€1,770 a month in Copenhagen, rent included

€21,240

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.