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Computer Security, Master Degree, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

the Netherlands

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Master DegreeFull-time2 years-EUR 2601 per yearEUR 23490 per year

About Computer Security, Master Degree - at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Research cutting-edge attacks and defenses in Cyberspace

Do you want to make global news headlines with groundbreaking Cybersecurity research or impact the security of billions of computers worldwide? Your first stop is our top Master’s programme Computer Security, powered by world-class researchers (VUSec and other CompSys groups).

The programme addresses the most ambitious technical challenges in Cybersecurity, with a focus on computer systems and networks security and topics such as hacking, side channels, hardening, verification, malware, vulnerability analysis, and reverse engineering.

The emphasis on low-level systems security is unique: other programmes tend to favor breadth over depth or focus on more theoretical Cybersecurity aspects.

Computer Security

  • Unique: one-of-a-kind Master's programme in the Netherlands one of the few of its kind in the world
  • Emphasis on low-level systems security: unique focus, in comparison with other programs that favor breadth over depth or focus on more theoretical Cybersecurity aspects.
  • High demand: both the industry and Computer Science research departments arechasing well-qualified graduates in this field
  • Personal attention: work together with the best researchers in the field

Entry 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 a demonstrable, highly advanced knowledge of Computer Systems is required (experience in Security is a plus). 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.

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