Cyber Security (B.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Cyber Security (B.Sc.) at FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige is designed for students who want to qualify for strategic and technical tasks in IT security while studying alongside work or training. The degree builds practical competencies to help protect digital systems and infrastructures against cyber-attacks.
In the programme, you learn foundational and applied knowledge in IT infrastructure, cryptography, secure networks, web and software security, and cyber defense. It also trains practical application areas such as cyber attacks, forensics, data protection, and topics like social engineering and data-security related approaches, leading to a state-recognised and internationally recognised B.Sc. degree.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Grundlagen & erste Anwendungen
- Netzwerke & Security-Management
- Web & User Security gestalten
- Software & Kryptografie sicher anwenden
- Big Data & Forensik analysieren
- Trends & Cyber Defense
- Bachelor-Thesis & Kolloquium
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS bachelor's programme is completed over seven semesters. FOM's public curriculum presents each semester as an integrated study block with a published semester-level ECTS total; separate ECTS values for the individual subjects within these blocks are not publicly specified.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Foundations and initial applications | Grundlagen & erste Anwendungen | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 2 | Networks and security management | Netzwerke & Security-Management | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 3 | Web and user security | Web & User Security gestalten | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 4 | Secure software and cryptography | Software & Kryptografie sicher anwenden | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 5 | Big data and digital forensics | Big Data & Forensik analysieren | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 6 | Technology trends and cyber defence | Trends & Cyber Defense | 28 | 28 |
| Semester 7 | Bachelor's thesis and colloquium | Bachelor-Thesis & Kolloquium | 12 | 12 |
| Total | Seven semester-level curriculum blocks, including the Bachelor-Thesis and colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with cybersecurity capabilities that fit the hiring needs for roles in IT security and cyber defense, including technical security support and incident response tasks
- You build practical competence across cryptography, secure networking, and web or software security, helping you perform from day one in security engineering environments
- You strengthen project management and innovation skills, which supports progression from junior security tasks to responsibility for security concepts and measures
- You develop a security-focused mindset for protecting digital infrastructures against cyber attacks, aligning with what German employers expect in security teams
- You gain a globally recognized Bachelor of Science qualification that supports your next steps into advanced postgraduate studies or specialist tracks in cybersecurity
Employability rate
Cyber Security graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting consistent demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals in IT and critical infrastructure.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities for graduates to enter security-related roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (higher education entry) | International applicants need a school-leaving qualification that grants access to higher education in Germany (allgemeine Hochschulreife) or an equivalent qualification recognized for university of applied sciences admission (Fachhochschulreife) or another previous education recognized as equivalent. |
| Relevant work or training background | Admission also requires current employment (full-time or part-time) or an in-service training/trainee programme or practical training. If you are not currently employed but want to work, you should contact the university student advice office to review your individual admission options. |
| Recognition of foreign qualifications | Foreign documents must be submitted as certified copies, and the university assesses whether your prior education is equivalent for admission as an international applicant educated outside Germany. |
Language requirements
The Bachelor programme Cyber Security (B.Sc.) is taught in German. For international applicants, you must provide evidence of sufficient German language skills as required for admission to the programme.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 19950 / total program | Total tuition fee: EUR 19,950, payable in 42 monthly instalments of EUR 475. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of EUR 500, payable at the end of the study programme. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must be able to cover tuition and living costs during their studies in Germany. The university also expects applicants to submit appropriate financial and personal details during the application process for admission and visa purposes.
- Published tuition and examination fee information from the programme page
- Proof of sufficient funds for your residence permit/visa process is typically required by German immigration authorities
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare documents and check eligibility for international admission
Review the programme’s international entry requirements and ensure your school-leaving qualification is equivalent and recognized for admission. Gather certified copies of your key documents and prepare your language proof in line with the programme’s teaching language. If you are unsure about how your education or work/training background will be assessed, contact the university student advice office for guidance before submitting.
Complete the application using the official FOM international process
Fill in the university’s application form with your personal data and educational background. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and that the form is signed as required. Arrange your documents so they are ready as certified copies for submission.
Submit certified documents by email to the international admissions contact
Submit the completed and signed application form together with all required certified documents to the international admissions email provided by FOM. Follow the instructions on the international application process page and submit within the published application deadlines for your intake. If your original documents are not in the language required by the university, use certified translation as required by the process.