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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.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for IT Security at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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not req

na

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Optional
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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NA


req


req


Optional

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

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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Apostille and notarization

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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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for IT Security at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)

Application quick facts

Apply via

Direct to university

Mode

online_plus_hardcopy

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Referat Zulassung International

Karolinenplatz 5

64289 Darmstadt

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

382 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,668 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

100%

1 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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