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Students
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,175
Per course
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Computer Science | Cybersecurity | Information Technology
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
EUR 5,175
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


CyberMACS | Applied Cybersecurity (M.Sc.)

Learn to ward off cyber threats

In today's digital landscape, cyber threats are an omnipresent concern, hiding in every corner and impacting businesses and individuals through devastating global data breaches. Understanding this evolving cybersecurity environment is crucial. Thus, our CyberMACS programme is designed to meet this need by equipping you with the necessary skills to detect, prevent, mitigate, and manage these digital threats effectively.


During your Erasmus Mundus joint Master's programme you learn about current topics, such as cybersecurity, data science, cryptography, networks, and penetration testing while training your hands-on and intercultural skills. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to engage with and learn from cybersecurity experts, including scientists, specialists, as well as key figures from various sectors.


Your first year at Kadis Has University in Istanbul, Turkey, lays the groundwork in core cybersecurity principles. This includes classroom learning complemented by real-world experiences through a winter school, a summer school/conference, and a two-month industrial internship.


In the second year, the programme offers you a choice to specialise based on your career goals.


  • You can move to Germany and delve into Advanced Technologies in Cybersecurity and Cyber Security Management at theSRH campus in Berlin****OR
  • you move to North-Macedonia and focus on Web & Cybersecurity or Cryptology atUKIM in Skopje.

Upon completion, you will earn a double degree Master's that reflects your specialisation, preparing you well to tackle the existing and upcoming challenges in cybersecurity.


Become a Malware Analyst, Cryptographer, and more

Thanks to the CyberMACS programme you will be equipped for an international career in cybersecurity, preparing you to become a leader in this rapidly growing field.


The Master's in Applied Cybersecurity opens up rewarding opportunities across various industries as well as the public and private sector. You can work in:


  • Cybersecurity Firms
  • Consulting Agencies
  • Critical Infrastructure Institutions
  • Product Development
  • Data Protection
  • System Penetration
  • Research and Development

As a graduate, you'll be a highly skilled professional ready for roles such as:


  • Cybersecurity Expert
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Security Architect
  • Cryptographer
  • Malware Analyst
  • and many more

The Erasmus Mundus programme also lays a solid foundation for pursuing doctoral studies or advancing in academic research.


All Facts at a Glance

  • Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Start: 1st September
  • Model: full-time
  • Language: English
  • ECTS: 120
  • Duration: 4 semesters/2 years
  • Location: Berlin
  • Costs: €5,175

Scholarship opportunities

We are committed to accessible education and are pleased to offer students with limited financial resources the opportunity to obtain a highly qualified Master's degree.


The funding from the European Commission includes 15 scholarships of EUR 1,400 per month for each cohort of the programme.


This financial support enables the scholarship holders to cover accommodation, travel and living expenses during the two-year duration of the programme and exempts them from paying tuition fees.


For students who do not receive a scholarship, theregistration and tuition fees for the entire programme amount to EUR 5,175.


Admission requirements and application

To apply for the CyberMACS Master's programme in Applied Cybersecurity, you will need to provide


  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Physics, Mathematics or a similar area of studies
  • Letter of motivation
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of your identity card or passport
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • If applicable: list of publications

Application process

Next application period for the September 2025 intake: 1 September 2024 - 15 December 2024


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