Overview

The Cybersecurity MSc degree from University of Pisa provides its graduates with a deep knowledge of the scientific foundations, methodologies and technologies of the area, which allows them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and to be able to deal with cybersecurity in the most diverse application areas.

In particular, this is the first master’s degree in Italy that addresses the security aspects at both hardware and software levels.

The degree also addresses the context of cybersecurity, consisting of organizations and companies that need to protect themselves from security risks, and the legal aspects of information security.

Key facts:

Knowledge of the scientific and technological aspects related to IT security and state-of-the-art solutions for the design, construction, verification and maintenance of safe and secure IT infrastructures and systems;
knowledge of the aspects related to the organization of companies and the risk aspects related to the use of information technologies in the construction of their infrastructures and in data management;
knowledge of the legal aspects regarding the protection of IT systems and treatment of data managed with digital tools; knowledge on the design of IT and data management systems in accordance with current legislation;
ability to keep pace with technological innovation in cybersecurity, also by drawing on scientific publications in the field of cybersecurity
ability to design and evaluate innovative IT security solutions

Career opportunities:

Designer of secure IT systems and applications
Cyber security researcher
Cyber Security Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Secure software engineering
Network security
Applied cryptography
Language-based technology for security
Data and system security
Hardware and embedded security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pisa, Italy

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 9 other Masters in Cyber Security in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a 3-year Bachelor’s degree from another class obtained in Italy or equivalent qualifications obtained abroad can be admitted if they have acquired at least 54 ECTS (Italian equivalent CFU) credits in the following sectors:

At least 36 credits in ING-INF/01 (Electronics), ING-INF/03 (Telecommunication), ING-INF/05 (Computing Systems) sectors
INF/01 (Computer Science sector)- At least 18 credits in the mathematics or physics sectors.

A good knowledge of English is required (Level B2 or higher).

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2530 EUR / year

≈ 2530 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2530 EUR / year

≈ 2530 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees for master's programs are calculated based on family income and the student's status. Maximum annual comprehensive contribution: €2,530.

Living costs

Pisa

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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