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Masters in Cyber Security at RUB
A Cyber Security master's covers network and application security, cryptography, digital forensics and security management. Here is what studying it at Ruhr University Bochum (Bochum) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Tuition €600 – €800 a year
- Intakes: Winter semester (Oct)
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the Masters in Cyber Security at RUB cost?
The Masters in Cyber Security at Ruhr University Bochum costs an Indian student about ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh in total: tuition of €600 – €800 a year, living costs of about €11,904 a year and one-time costs. Of 2 universities on our Germany list offering Cyber Security, it ranks 1 from cheapest. After the degree: up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree.
Official sources: Ruhr University Bochum — official website
Masters in Cyber Security at RUB at a glance
- Program
- Masters in Cyber Security at Ruhr University Bochum
- Typical length
- 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- €600 – €800 a year
- Total cost
- ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- B.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and B.Sc/BCA in IT or CS
- English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is requested by some top technical universities (for example TUM for certain programs)
- After graduation
- Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree
- Intakes
- Winter semester (Oct), Summer semester (Apr)
Cost
Masters in Cyber Security at RUB: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Cyber Security specialisations to look for
Cyber Security master's programs usually let you specialise in network Security, cloud Security, digital Forensics, security Governance & Risk and offensive Security. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on RUB's program page which of these Ruhr University Bochum offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Cyber Security at RUB
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE
- Bachelor's: B.Sc/BCA in IT or CS
- Prerequisite: Networking fundamentals
- Prerequisite: Operating systems
- Prerequisite: Programming / scripting
- English: IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is requested by some top technical universities (for example TUM for certain programs)
Careers
Careers after Cyber Security — Ruhr region (Dortmund, Essen, Bochum)
Affordable, well-connected industrial region
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Loan
EMI on a ₹24 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
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Tuition is €600 – €800 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh over 2 years.
Usually if you have b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and b.Sc/BCA in IT or CS, with networking fundamentals and operating systems. A 4-year degree is usually needed to meet the 300 ECTS benchmark for 2-year master's programs; universities check that your subjects match the program.
Graduates move into roles such as Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Cloud Security Engineer and SOC Analyst. Employers look for networking, linux and security tools.
Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹24 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹32,384 a month.
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