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Master in Cyber Security and Privacy, Master

Aalborg University · Aalborg

English-taughtCybersecurityDegree: Master (1 year)
LevelMaster's Degree
Duration2 years
LocationCopenhagen
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 3,819 a year
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissEUR 2,419 a year

About this programme

Master in Cyber Security and Privacy, Master is a Master's Degree programme at Aalborg University in Aalborg, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Copenhagen as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (1 year). Aalborg University is a research university in North Denmark.

What you will study

This is a part-time master's programme for people already working in the ICT industry. It is taught in English at Aalborg University's Copenhagen campus. You keep your job while you study.

What you study

The programme focuses on cyber security and privacy. You work with new problems and challenges in the field, and you learn about the latest knowledge and research. Teaching links technical material to market and technology understanding. You meet experts from Aalborg University and invited guests from the industry. The mix of theory and practical information sharing is meant to upgrade your skills and add to your professional network.

Admission, language and next steps

Admission requirements are set by the institution. The programme is taught in English. It is organised into three trimesters, each with a number of modules. Each module gives a set of professional skills within a fixed time frame measured in ECTS credits and ends with one or more examinations in specific exam periods. The curriculum defines the examinations. The degree title is Master of Cyber Security and Privacy. For information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications, see the Guide to diploma recognition. For the Danish higher education system in general, see the Danish Agency for Higher Education.

Job opportunities after graduating

  • Cyber security roles in the ICT industry
  • Privacy roles in the ICT industry
  • Work with cyber and privacy problems and challenges
  • Roles linking security and privacy to market and technology understanding

Before you apply

Master’s applications go straight to Aalborg University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.

Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.

Quick answers

Is Master in Cyber Security and Privacy, Master taught in English?

Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Aalborg University. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.

How long does it take?

The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Aalborg University.

Where is it taught?

The register lists Copenhagen as the campus town for this programme at Aalborg University.

How do I apply?

Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Aalborg University sets its own deadline.

What does it cost?

Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 3,819 a year, as Aalborg University lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows EUR 2,419 a year. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.

Is this programme officially listed?

It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Aalborg University is linked from this page so you can compare.

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