Overview

Learning Objectives

To provide solid computing and engineering knowledge and skills for the definition, design, verification and certification of complex systems that characterize many emerging areas such as the Internet of Things, Smart Factories and Critical Infrastructures. Interdisciplinary training in multiple areas:

Design and implementation of distributed and real-time cyber-physical systems.
Designing secure systems.
Paradigms and methodologies for the development of distributed and CPS-oriented applications.
Design, validation and certification of resilient systems.
Advanced programming and software development techniques based on methodologies for “Build Automation” and “Test-driven Development”.
Elements of numerical analysis and statistics to handle the large amount of generated data.

Career

The graduate of the Computer Science - Resilient and Secure Cyber Physical Systems program from University of Florence will have the skills requested by companies in the field of design, development, validation and certification of critical infrastructures, system of systems, complex systems, and IoTs.

Some examples of professional profiles are:

Project manager and software developer,
Analyst/designer of cyber-physical systems,
Developer of cyber-physical systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Security Engineering

Secure Wireless and Mobile Networks

Distributed programming for IoT

Algorithms and Programming for Massive Data

Architectures and methods for Software Engineering

Computer Forensics

Computer Science Education

Cyber security and ICT policies

Penetration Testing

Distributed real time Cyber Physical Systems

Quantitative Analysis of Systems

Advanced techniques and tools for software development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Florence, Italy

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security Software Engineering View 12 other Masters in Software Engineering in Italy

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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

Access to the master’s degree in Computer Science is allowed to those who have a bachelor’s degree or other qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable according to current legislation.To access the master’s degree in Computer Science, the applicant must demonstrate that they meet the following curricular requirements:

have achieved a final score in the bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) equal to or greater than 75% of the maximum score;
have passed exams equivalent to at least 24 ETCS in the areas INF/01 (Computer Science) or ING/INF-05 (Computer Engineering), and 24 ETCS in the areas MAT/01-09 (Mathematics), FIS/01-08 (Physics) o SECS/01-06 (Statistics);
have a B2 (or higher) European level English proficiency certification, reside in a country where English is the official language, or have previously completed a first-level degree course (or equivalent) held entirely in English.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

The amount of tuition fees vary depending on the overall financial situation of the student family and on other criteria related to the merit

Living costs

Florence

Italy

850 - 1300 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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