M.A. IT Security
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- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
The M.Sc. IT Security at TU Darmstadt prepares you to combat cyber threats, with topics ranging from IoT security to artificial intelligence and quantum computing. It runs over 4 semesters, with entry in the winter or summer semester. English- and German-taught modules are both available, and you can complete the whole programme in English by choosing only English-taught courses. A wide choice of courses lets you take a broad route through IT security or focus on a niche. If your documents do not show the required entry skills, you sit a 90-minute written entrance exam on campus, and valid GRE or GATE scores may exempt you. It suits computer science graduates with English at C1 level who want careers in IT security.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for IT Security at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)
English language
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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Prerequisites
1. A degree B.Sc. Informatik (opens in a new tab) of TU Darmstadt (reference programme) or a degree in a degree programme that teaches competences amounting to at least 180 CP, of which at least 60 CP are not significantly different from the entry competences taught in the reference degree programme.
Language Requirements for Degree Programmes taught in English
For Master’s degree programmes with English as the language of study, required evidence of English proficiency must be presented through one of the following certificates:
- IELTS 7,0
- PTE Academic 76
- Cambridge University – Certificate in Advanced English (CAT)
- TOEFL itp 627
- TOEFL Paper 550
- TOEFL CBT 213
- TOEFL iBT (includes Special Home Edition) 95
- TOEIC Listening 490/Reading 455/Speaking 200/Writing 200
- Oxford On-Line Placement Test (OOPT) 80
- Michigan English Test (MET) 64
- Exam for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
- Telc English B2-C1 University “C1 certificate”
- UNIcert III
- Confirmation from the university at which you completed your degree programme that English was the programme's language of instruction.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to IT Security
Programme-specific documents
To apply, you will need the following documents:
school-leaving certificate in the original language, and a certified translation
list of grades and subjects in the original language, and a certified translation
university entrance examination/certificate (if required in your country) in the original language, and a certified translation
copy of your passport ID page
as well as
proof of your language skills
In addition, if you have attended university:
Degree certificate / Preliminary confirmation of completion in the original language, and a certified translation
Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as a certified translation of the transcript
If you would like to apply for a Master's programme and are in the last semester of your Bachelor's degree, you can apply to us and submit the following documents:
Certificate regarding prospective graduation from the university at which you will complete the bachelor's programme in the original language, as well as a certified translation
Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as certified translation of the transcript
Notarisation of the documents to be submitted is not required!
Please read the checklist provided with your online application in TUCaN carefully. In some cases you may be required to submit further documentation as specified by the department.
After you have submitted your online application in TUCaN, you will find in your application under the section “Application documents to be submitted” which documents have to be submitted and whether you have to submit a printed application form by mail.
a) If you do not have to apply form with documents, your application becomes directly binding by sending it (online).
b) If you must submit an application form with documents by post, this is now generated. In this case, your application will only become binding when the printed application has been received by the Technische Universität Darmstadt within the application deadline. It is not sufficient here to submit the application online.
c) Special applications for admission-restricted courses of study must also be printed out and submitted by mail within the application deadline.
Further Information on the Application Documents:
Translations:
All documents may be submitted in English or German.
Documents in any other language must be translated. Translations must be certified by the German embassy or consulate. Alternatively, the documents must be translated by a certified (vereidigte) translator in Germany.
How to find a certified (vereidigte) translator in Germany:
At www.justiz-dolmetscher.de. Alternatively, you can ask at a nearby court.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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Costs
Tuition
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Semester contribution
382 EUR
per semester
Application fee
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Estimated year-1 total cost
12,668 EUR
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