24 monthsProgramme duration
24,149 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme addresses the most ambitious technical challenges in cybersecurity, with a focus on computer systems and networks security and topics such as hacking, side channels, hardening, verification, malware, vulnerability analysis, and reverse engineering.
The emphasis on low-level systems security is unique: other programmes tend to favor breadth over depth or focus on more theoretical cybersecurity aspects.
Computer Security
- Unique: one-of-a-kind Master's programme in the Netherlands one of the few of its kind in the world
- Emphasis on low-level systems security: unique focus, in comparison with other programs that favor breadth over depth or focus on more theoretical cybersecurity aspects.
- High demand: both the industry and Computer Science research departments are chasing well-qualified graduates in this field
- Personal attention: work together with the best researchers in the field
Summer School
Apply to VU Amsterdam Summer School and develop your academic skills in a focused and inspiring study abroad experience.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme addresses the most ambitious technical challenges in cybersecurity, with a focus on computer systems and networks security and topics such as hacking, side channels, hardening, verification, malware, vulnerability analysis, and reverse engineering.
The emphasis on low-level systems security is unique: other programmes tend to favor breadth over depth or focus on more theoretical cybersecurity aspects.
Computer Security
- Unique: one-of-a-kind Master's programme in the Netherlands one of the few of its kind in the world
- Emphasis on low-level systems security: unique focus, in comparison with other programs that favor breadth over depth or focus on more theoretical cybersecurity aspects.
- High demand: both the industry and Computer Science research departments are chasing well-qualified graduates in this field
- Personal attention: work together with the best researchers in the field
Summer School
Apply to VU Amsterdam Summer School and develop your academic skills in a focused and inspiring study abroad experience.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet the following admission requirements:
1. Academic requirements
Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree ( wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO ) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years). We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
2. Programme-specific requirements
A background in Computer Science and a demonstrable, highly advanced knowledge of Computer Systems is required (experience in Security is a plus). As evidence of such knowledge, we expect good academic performance in systems courses on a university Bachelor's level, such as C/C++ programming, operating systems, and computer architecture. Alternatively, your knowledge could be demonstrated with nontrivial projects in systems programming languages such as C/C++ or similar experiences. Academic writing skill is to be demonstrated by submitting a thesis or, if not ready yet, any other piece of scientific writing (e.g., thesis/project abstract).
3. English-language proficiency requirements
You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page .
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