Master of Science in Cyber Security

All applicant must possess at least one of the following points and English language proficiency.

• 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.
• All applicants must ensure that they are eligible for a UK tourist visa for the mandatory study trips to the UK

  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 evaluation of applications to ensure that all applicants are suited to the programme takes place. All applicants that have a suitable admission background will be invited to a mandatory admission interview.

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 be submitted online through the application form here* >>

*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: March 01, 2026.
• EU/EEA/Swiss applicants must apply no later than 01 July 2026

Study start is 07 September 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:

• 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)
• Upper Secondary School Diploma and Transcripts of records (Copy of original and translation)
• Relevant work experience, incl. internships and compulsory military service.
• 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. If you choose two instalments, you will pay 100,000 DKK for the first instalment, and 64,000 DKK for the second instalment, for a total of 164,000 DKK.
• You can also pay it in 3 instalments. If you choose three instalments, you will pay 75.000 DKK for the first instalment, the second instalment is also 75,000 DKK, and the final instalment will be 14,000 DKK. Your total tuition fee will be 164,000 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).

The fee includes all teaching and exams, room and board for the study trips to UK, learning support and administrative costs. The tuition fee does not include the cost of a visas, books, accommodation, food, international travels, or local transportation. MSc students admitted to the study course must purchase all required books 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.

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 >>