Secure and Reliable Communication, M.Sc. | University of Bergen | Bergen, Norway
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Secure and Reliable Communication

24 months
Duration
Free
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About

The Secure and Reliable Communication degree offered by the University of Bergen comprises courses in the fields of coding theory, information theory, cryptography, network information theory, and network security. 

Overview

Key facts

The Secure and Reliable Communication degree offered by the University of Bergen is not available for international applicants residing abroad.

To train students to a masters level in the topics of coding theory, telecommunications, cryptographic primitives, and both network coding and network security. The associated mathematical algorithms and structures will be covered. The aim is to both prepare students for future in industrial careers in computer science or mathematics or security, and/or to prepare students for future academic careers.

Each student from the Secure and Reliable Communication program at the University of Bergen also undertakes a masters thesis in conjunction with a supervisor on a relevant topic. The courses are each undertaken over a single semester and will be assessed by a combination of assignments and end-of-semester examinations. For more detailed descriptions of course contents please link to the relevant course details.

Employability

The master's programme prepares students for employment in, for example, the following areas:

  •  Computer support for large companies
  • Secure computer, telecommunications, and internet system design
  • Bank security
  • Network infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, privacy, and security
  • Design and development of new cryptographic primitives
  • Countless other companies where computers, telecommunications, privacy, reliability, and security are required

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Algorithms
  • Basic codes
  • Graph Based Coding
  • Cryptology
  • Quantum Information
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Cryptography

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

  • The master programme builds on a Bachelor degree from the Department of Informatics, or a Bachelor degree and at least 80 ECTS of Mathematics and Informatics/Computer science.
  • Bachelor degree in Computing from HVL (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences)
  • Bachelor degree in Information Technology from HVL
  • Bachelor degree in Communication Systems from HVL

Tuition Fee

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  • EU/EEA

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 24 months.

The semester fee is NOK 590. This programme is avalible for citizens from within the European Union/EEA/EFTA.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Secure and Reliable Communication.

Available Scholarships

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

226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
Norway
Scholarship Scheme set up with UiT, The Arctic University of Norway
2500 EUR
Grant
19 Jun 2023
Deadline

The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Worldwide
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Jul 2023
Deadline

226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

educations.com
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
Norway
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
2500 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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