Cyber-Security
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Cyber-Security protects data, systems, and networks from digital attacks and hackers. The program is designed for people who want to make the digital space safe and future-ready, with a strong focus on cyber-attack and cyber-defense.
You will learn how to analyze complex threat scenarios, assess risks, and plan appropriate protective measures. The study is built modularly and includes hands-on learning in a cyber lab to develop practical defensive strategies, supported by insights into relevant management competencies and IT law.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Grundlagen for IT security with modules such as Einführung in die IT-Sicherheit, Sicherheit von Systemen, Sicherheit von Netzwerken, and Sicherheit von Informationen und Anwendungen
- Cyber-security technologies and foundational methods through Cyber-Security Technologien und Grundlagen
- Hands-on learning focus via Cyber-Security Attack-Defense-Labor
- Build expert knowledge in Angriff und Schutz von Kernelementen eines Unternehmens within Cyber-Security Attacks and Cyber-Security Defense
- Strengthen management competencies with Kernkompetenzen für Führungskräfte, Psychologie für Führungskräfte, and Recht für das IT-Management
- Apply security leadership concepts to real risk and defense scenarios
- Complete the Master-Thesis at the end of the programme
- Synthesize technical and management learning outcomes into a research or applied final thesis
Curriculum
90 CP total for the Master of Science (M.Sc.) Cyber-Security; module and credit structure as published by Euro-FH in the program overview document.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Cyber-Security Basiswissen | Einführung in die IT-Sicherheit | 6 | 24 |
| Sicherheit von Netzwerken | 6 | |||
| Sicherheit von Informationen und Anwendungen | 6 | |||
| Cyber-Security Technologien und Grundlagen | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Cyber-Security Basiswissen and Cyber-Security Attacks | Sicherheit von Systemen | 6 | 24 |
| Angriffe und Schutz von Kernelementen eines Unternehmens | 6 | |||
| Cyber-Security Attacks | 6 | |||
| Cyber-Security Defense | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Cyber-Security Attacks and Cyber-Labor; Management-Kompetenzen | Cyber-Security Attack-Defense-Labor | 8 | 36 |
| Kernkompetenzen für Führungskräfte | 6 | |||
| Psychologie für Führungskräfte | 6 | |||
| Recht für das IT-Management | 6 | |||
| Management-Kompetenzen | 10 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | Cyber-Security basis modules, attacks/defense and lab, management competences, and Master-Thesis | 90 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready cyber-security skills that align with roles such as Cyber-Security Analyst/in, IT-Security Architect, IT-Security Consultant, and IT-Security Engineer.
- You gain applied training with a Cyber-Labor approach (including Attack-Defense-Labor), so you can talk to employers about practical threat analysis and defense work.
- You strengthen security leadership for roles like Projektmanager/in IT-Sicherheit and Risk-Manager/in Cyber-Security by combining technical security with management competencies.
- You develop expertise that can be used across sectors, including enterprises, public service and authorities, consulting and IT service providers, and critical infrastructures.
- You position yourself as the bridge between IT and management, helping you move toward specialist and leadership tracks in security functions.
Employability rate
Cyber-security graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting sustained hiring demand for IT security and risk-focused professionals.
Together, this indicates a comparatively stable career outlook with reliable opportunities for qualified specialists and security-focused leaders.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants need a completed first degree (completed undergraduate degree). For this Master’s programme, admission is also based on having at least 1 year of relevant professional experience after the first degree (as stated on the programme page for Cyber-Security). |
| Higher secondary / A-Level | For a Master’s programme, international applicants are assessed based on their completed first degree and professional experience; higher-secondary certificates are not the direct admission basis for this programme’s stated Master entry pathway. |
Language requirements
For admission to this Euro-FH M.Sc. in Cyber-Security, international applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 17090 / total program | Total tuition and programme fees stated as 17,090 Euro for this master programme (payable in 30 monthly instalments of 500 Euro). |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time enrolment fee of 1,590 Euro. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time |
Proof of financial resources
If you need a German residence permit for study, you must show proof of sufficient financial means as required by German immigration rules; the exact amount and format are defined by the German authorities for student visa/residence permit applications. Prepare your bank/financial documents early so you can submit them as part of your visa or residence permit process.
- Official German immigration/consulate guidance for students requires proof of sufficient financial means; follow the published amount and document format for your visa/residence permit route.
- Keep bank/financial evidence in the format requested by the German authority/consulate for students (for example, bank statements or equivalent proof).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Confirm eligibility and English level (CEFR B2)
Check that you meet the Master’s admission conditions: a completed first degree and at least 1 year of professional experience for Cyber-Security. Also ensure you can demonstrate sufficient English skills at CEFR level B2 as required for admission. If your previous degree was taught fully in English, you may be able to use the Medium of Instruction approach with an official confirmation (where accepted by admissions).
Prepare the required admission documents
Gather your first-degree degree certificate and transcript documentation to support your academic qualification assessment. Prepare your proof of English proficiency or the accepted alternative proof method (if applicable). Make sure your document set is complete before you submit the application so admissions can review it without delays.
Submit your application online
Apply through the university’s official online application process for the programme. During submission, upload the required documents in the requested format and complete all required fields. After submitting, keep an eye on any follow-up requests from admissions related to missing or clarifying information.