Cyber security is one of the most pressing technological challenges of our time. This programme equips you to find the weaknesses in real systems before attackers do, and to design the safeguards that hold when they try. From hardware and operating systems to large-scale computing infrastructures, you develop deep expertise across the entire computing stack.
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). Please find more information about your admissibility with a non-Dutch degree here . We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. 2. Programme specific requirements A background in Computer Science and advanced knowledge of Computer Systems is required. 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). How to demonstrate that you meet the above requirements? You are required to indicate how you meet the programme specific admission requirements in your Application Form . The Admission Board will evaluate your Application Form and decide if your academic background is sufficient for admission to the programme. If you have any questions please contact the programme management via csec-info@vucompsys.net . We are happy to explore options with you 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 . Admission standards are high, but if the profile above sounds like you, we warmly encourage you to apply. If you have any questions or if you are unsure if your profile meets the requirements, please contact the programme management via csec-info@vucompsys.net . We are happy to explore options with you.