- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Bochum
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
Focus
Cryptography, Systems Security, Embedded Safety, Hardware Security, Human-Centred Security, Mobile Security
Target group
Bachelor of Science in IT Security
Annotation
English in the elective area
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree of at least 6 semesters in the area of IT Security.
Lecture period
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
03.12.2026 - 31.03.2027
Information on enrolment in open admission degree programmes, including deadlines, will be published in a timely manner under . Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at:
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
03.12.2026 - 31.03.2027
Information on enrolment in open admission degree programmes, including deadlines, will be published in a timely manner under .
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2026 - 31.03.2027
Information on enrolment in open admission degree programmes, including deadlines, will be published in a timely manner under . Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at:
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027
Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at:
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
07.05.2026 - 15.10.2026
Information on enrolment in open admission degree programmes, including deadlines, will be published in a timely manner under . Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at:
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
07.05.2026 - 15.10.2026
Information on enrolment in open admission degree programmes, including deadlines, will be published in a timely manner under .
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
07.05.2026 - 15.10.2026
Information on enrolment in open admission degree programmes, including deadlines, will be published in a timely manner under . Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at:
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
07.05.2026 - 15.10.2026
Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at:
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
The social security contribution for the 2026 summer semester is EUR 362.40.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German