Master of Science in Cyber Security (pending EVA approval)

An applicant for all programmes within will normally be expected to possess at least one of the following:

• A minimum of a second class honours degree in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering etc. To find out if your non-Danish entry qualifications fulfil the minimum entry requirements for the course, you can visit our International Qualifications webpage >>
• A relevant professional qualification of an equivalent level.
• A lower qualification plus appropriate and relevant experience at a professional level.
• Satisfactory independent evidence of working for several years in a position that would normally be occupied by an honours graduate, in a relevant area (such as the IT sector), which would lead to gaining benefit from the course.
• English language proficiency level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or higher.

  
  Applicants must submit a valid, recognised international English proficiency test.

  Read about our English requirements, accepted certificates and exemptions >>

Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Alternatively students may be admitted with IELTS 6.0 if they attend and pass a compulsory five week pre-sessional English course, operated by Coventry University, before joining their master’s programme

Applications from those not possessing the equivalent of an honours degree in computer related subject will be considered on individual merit and decisions will be based on careful evaluation of the capacity of the applicant to complete the programme successfully.

The programme is subject to the general University admission procedures and access policies. A wide range of academic backgrounds is deemed suitable for entry to the programme. However, careful monitoring of applications to ensure that applicants are suited to the programme takes place. Where necessary and possible, applicants are interviewed, especially those who do not appear to meet standard admissions criteria.

Accreditation for prior learning (RPL) is in accordance with University regulations. The accreditation for Prior Experiential learning (APEL) will only be awarded for achievements equivalent to masters’ level.

All applications must the made online. The application deadline and study start will be announced, and the application form will be open when the programme receives the EVA approval.

*Please note that we will not accept applications or any documentation containing personal information via e-mail.

All applicants are required to pay an application fee before their application can be processed by the IBA. Read more about the application fee >>

All required documentation must be attached to your application in the system by the given deadline:

• Non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants: awaiting confirmation
• EU/EEA/Swiss applicants must apply no later than 01 January 2026, 16:00 CET.

Study start is 02 February 2026.

If you have questions in connection with admission, you can contact our International Admission Office via email, at apply@iba.dk.

You must attach documentation to support the information mentioned in your application. All relevant documentation must be attached to your application in the system by the above-stated application deadline.

Mandatory documentation:

• Upper Secondary School Diploma and Transcripts of records (Copy of original and translation)
• Bachelor’s Degree and Transcripts of records (Copy of original and translation).

If you have not finished your degree at the time of application, you must provide detailed Transcripts of records, mentioning the expected date of graduation.

• Documentation for English language proficiency >>
• Copy of valid passport/national ID
• Letter of motivation (max. 2 A4 pages). Please click here for guidelines and suggestions >>
• Application Fee Payment Receipt.

Optional documentation

If you want to make your application more competitive and be assessed on additional qualifications, you can provide the following documentation:

• Other relevant educational activity (higher education, relevant supplementary training/courses)
• Relevant work experience, incl. internships and compulsory military service (max. 12 months)
• Voluntary unpaid work
• Other activities, such as stays abroad.

Tuition fee

All applicants regardless of their citizenship must pay tuition fee for the course.

Tuition fee for the MSc course is:

• The tuition fee is EUR 22.000,- / DDK 164.000,- for the full course
• You can pay it in 2 instalments.
• You can also pay it in 3 instalments. (only available to EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and non-EU/EEA/Swiss legal residents in Denmark at the moment of application)

The fee includes all teaching and exams, learning support and administrative costs. The tuition fee does not include the cost of a visa, books, accommodation, food, international travel, or local transportation. MSc students admitted to the study course are required to purchase the recommended book package before or upon arrival at the IBA.

Tuition fee payment deadline will be stated in your admission notice.

Scholarships

We do not offer scholarships for this course.

The course is not entitled to the Danish State Education Support (SU). Read more at www.su.dk.

The IBA Alumni Discount

We offer a discounted tuition rate for the IBA alumni for continuing their education with the IBA.

This will be shown on your final instalment if you choose to pay over multiple instalments.

Example: 120,000 DKK for an MSc in International Business is discounted to 84.000,000 DKK for the IBA alumni.

• If you choose two instalments, you will pay 74,000 DKK for the first instalment, and 10,000 DKK for the second instalment, for a total of 84,000 DKK.
• If you choose three instalments, you will pay 40.000 DKK for the first instalment, the second instalment is also 40,000 DKK, and the final instalment will be 4,000 DKK. Your total tuition fee will be 84,000 DKK. (the three-installment option is only available to EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and non-EU/EEA/Swiss legal residents in Denmark at the moment of application).

If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you do not need to apply for a residence permit, but must instead apply for an EU residence document after your arrival in Denmark. Read more about EU residence here >>

The IBA International Business Academy is a public independent institution accredited and regulated by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Please read more about Business Academies in Denmark here >>

This course is accredited by Coventry University, UK >>