Facts & figures
English
Program
Cybersecurity has been called the greatest threat to every company in the world. As the world becomes increasingly autonomous and tech-driven, this threat will only continue to grow. And if addressing the threat itself was not enough, companies will also need to comply with an increasingly complex set of data protection rules and regulations.
The diversified master's programme is designed to give you a general overview of the role that cybersecurity plays in creating a safe and inclusive digital society. It also equips you with practical skills in ethical hacking, blockchain technologies, and quantum cryptography.
This comprehensive approach to cybersecurity ensures that you are well-positioned to secure such roles as:
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Security analyst
- Information security architect
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Computer forensics expert
- Privacy-by-design consultant
- Security auditor
To enhance your learning, the programme also includes an opportunity to get real-world experience working in some of Europe’s leading coworking centres and innovation incubators. This is a one-of-a-kind chance to apply your new skills and knowledge towards solving actual cybersecurity challenges. You will also be able to augment your cybersecurity skills by taking tailored courses in innovation and entrepreneurship
The EIT Digital Master School is a flagship education on advanced level provided by leading European universities and IT companies. It offers a two-year education in which you can choose two universities in two different European countries with a double degree at the end. This means that two leading universities’ technical competence and skills are together in this program, join forces to offer a competitive education.
Next to the strong technical background, provides Innovation and Entrepreneurship education in 25% of the program, which means that students gain knowledge about how industry works and how research results can be turned into service or product, even before they graduate. The program also includes a 4-month internship to be done at one of the EIT Digital partner companies, where students can experience world changing innovations from first hand.
As a key factor for success, EIT Digital also provides great networking opportunities with its kick-off, summer school and graduation events to those, who are interested in establishing their own business.
Structure
Career
Cyber Security is also a burgeoning field for the design and development of new products and services. Graduates will easily find jobs within companies that provide value-added products and services, such as telecom companies, game companies, e-learning, web developers, and the entertainment industry.
Through their multidisciplinary attitude graduates are valuable in open innovation settings where different aspects (market, users, social aspects, media technologies) come together.
An entrepreneurial path is also open to those who seek to start their own company to provide product or technology development, media content, business development or consultancy services.
- Cyber Security consultant
- Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Information Security Architect
- Computer forensics expert
- Privacy-by-design consultant
- Security Auditor
Admissions
| EU/EEA students | Non-EU/EEA students | |
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| Tuition fee/semester | 2500 EUR (Winning scholarships and half tuition fee waiver is possible.) | 7500 EUR (Winning scholarships and half tuition fee waiver is possible.) |
| Application fee |
75 EUR
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75 EUR
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| Entrance exam fee | ||
| Other cost | Scholarship deposit (refundable): 500 EUR | Scholarship deposit (refundable): 500 EUR |
Entry requirements
Previous studies: A completed Bachelor's degree
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree encompassing a minimum of 180 ECTS credits or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognized university.
You can read more about the entry requirements on this link.
Conditional acceptance
Students in their final year of undergraduate education may also apply and if qualified, receive a conditional acceptance. Applicants following longer technical programmes and who have completed courses equivalent to an amount of 180 ECTS, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Language requirements
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2
Further comments:
The language requirements depends on the partner universities, too.
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Bachelor-level degree |
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Transcript of records |
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CV |
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Motivation letter |
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Letter of recommendation |
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Copy of the main pages of the passport |
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Language certificate |
The application is to be done online through https://masterschool.eitdigital.eu/application/. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process. The applicants are evalueated and ranked based ont he submitted application documentation. The ranking is based on a total evaluation of the academic excellence (based on the submitted documents, including CV and motivation letter).
Entrance examination and selection process
The admission and ranking is made in a central office in Stockholm, not at ELTE.
Contacts
Réka KÖKÉNY
Student Advisor
E-mail: eitdigitalmaster@inf.elte.hu
Dr. Viktória VILLÁNYI
Assistant Professor
