OpenFieldMaster of Science in Internet Security and Cryptographic Systems
Advanced technical Master hosted at the renowned Institute for Internet Security, covering penetration testing, secure software architecture, post-quantum cryptography, and network telemetry.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or Electrical Engineering (min German grade 2.5)
- English language proficiency
- German DSH-2 or TestDaF 4 for bilingual modules; English B2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae and academic statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Bachelor diploma and transcript of records
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition-free state education; NRW public transit ticket included in semester fee
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Summer) / July 15, 2027 (Winter)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Westphalian Technical College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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