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Information Security ITMO University

Highlights
Tuition fee
569000 RUB / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
569000 RUB / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Campus location
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Information Security programme at ITMO University focuses on training top-quality professionals in the area of information security. The program offers seven specializations, with Computer Systems Information Security being taught entirely in English. 

Overview

Information Security at ITMO University covers a set of problems related to ensuring the information security of computer systems, cyber-physical systems, etc., and is meant to advance students’ knowledge in computer science and a range of cybersecurity technologies. The program trains professionals to take on cyber- and information security leadership roles in IT companies, government agencies, and scientific organizations.

Career prospects

Graduates of the program may hold such positions as information security experts, information security auditors and analysts, heads, and deputy directors for information security. The industry’s demand for experts in this field is very high and it is expected to grow in the future. In the digital age, information security has become extremely crucial not only for people but also for companies and large corporations. 

That is why computer security specialists are in such continuous demand both in private and public economic sectors. The Master’s degree program in Information Security focuses on training highly-qualified professionals in the area of information security. Students have an excellent opportunity to learn from top-ranked professionals ready to share their experience in the field of information security.

Programme Structure

Courses include

  • computer security management and risk management
  • cybersecurity threat assessment and vulnerabilities identification (web, networks, operating systems)
  • cloud computing and IoT security 
  • cryptography
  • research.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
90
TOEFL® IBT
OR
72
IELTS
5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Saint Petersburg, Russia

What students do after studying

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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

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90
TOEFL® IBT
OR
72
IELTS
5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, with excellent/good grades; CV & motivation letter; upper-intermediate level of English

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    569000 RUB / year
    ≈ 569000 RUB / year

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

Russia
34733 - 58700 RUB / month

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

Funding

  • Government Scholarship
  • Open Doors Scholarship

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Information Security.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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