Highlights
Tuition fee
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Tuition fee
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
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Campus location
Gjøvik, Norway
Campus location
Gjøvik, Norway

About

Our technological everyday life is vulnerable and requires an increased focus on information security. This is a condition for successful digitalization, increased interaction, and reliable information. Learn more with the master’s degree programme in Information Security at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Overview

Through this master’s degree programme in Information Security at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)  you will learn how to deal with and prevent cyberattacks to strengthen civil protection. You will learn how to construct secure and solid information systems, and you will acquire an understanding of ethical and legal aspects related to security and privacy. You may choose one of the following specializations:  

  • Information security technology
  • Digital investigation
  • Information security management

The programme may be taken as a 2-year full-time programme or as a 4-year part-time programme along with a job.

This is a web-based programme with sessions on campus at Gjøvik of up to 10 days per semester. The programme is taught in English.

What can you become? 

Society is vulnerable to cyberattacks and data crime. There is a need for an increasing number of experts working on digital investigation.

Through this programme you will be qualified to work on. among other things, critical infrastructure, technical crime investigation and incident response, security management, as well as for positions in law enforcement, national security, and preparedness.

You will be able to work on digital security, intelligence for the police and organizations with a need for increased digital security. There is a great need for information security experts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Scientific Methodology and Communication 
  • Cyber and Information Security Technology 
  • Digital Forensics 
  • Information Security Management 

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • Gjøvik, Norway

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for admission, prospective students should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, information technology, computer engineering or similar. Their education must include at least 80 ECTS university level courses in computing where the following topics should be covered:

  • Mathematics and statistics
  • Programming
  • Algorithms
  • Databases
  • Operating Systems
  • Communication Technology / Distributed Systems
  • Software Engineering

A grade point average (GPA) of at least C on the bachelor studies is required.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and/or in Norway, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

Funding

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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
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Anglo-Norse Society - Other awards and Grants
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
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
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
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
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available

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