Overview

The level of turbulence in the information space is growing rapidly. Security has become a broad and complex concept and being competent in matters related to media literacy, strategic communication, technologies and cyber security is important to us as individuals as well as representatives of states and organisations. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences' study offer addresses this demand, offering education that prepares specialists with skills in:

Cybersecurity Engineering

Cybersecurity policy

Strengthening Information Systems

Legal and ethical compliance

Career

In the near future the demand for Engineering and Information and communication technology specialists will surpass supply, which opens up great career prospects for cybersecurity specialists.Graduates from the Cybersecurity Engineering course offered by Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences can work in various public and private sector organisations as integrated security testers and cybersecurity specialists, who can collaborate effectively, think critically and make data-based decisions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Web application Penetration

Reverse Engineering

Mobile and Cloud Computing Security

Digital Forensics

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Security Incident

Information System Security Engineering

Applied Cryptography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valmiera, Latvia

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Cyber Security View 3 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Latvia

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technologies or Information and Communication Technology

Evidence of English language competence (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS).
Master's theses proposal

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5043 EUR / year

≈ 5043 EUR / year

Living costs

Valmiera

Latvia

260 - 370 EUR / month

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

Funding

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