Cyber Security (MSc)

Why Leiden University?

Reasons why you should study Cyber Security at Leiden University

• Expert instructors: The programme is taught by top experts from Leiden University, TU Delft and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. You will also have guest lectures from professionals such as management consultants (KPMG, VKA, KPN) and technical specialists (NFI, ENCS, FOX-IT).

• Multidisciplinary approach: You will gain a thorough understanding of the broad technological, legal, administrative, economic and psychological aspects of digital security.

• Fits into your work schedule: The programme is designed so you can continue working while you study.

• Opportunity to specialise: You can choose to specialise in the technical or governance aspects of cyber security.

• Extracurricular learning: The programme offers extracurricular learning activities on the latest developments in the field.

• Build your professional network: You will be in the classroom with professionals who are working in all areas of cyber security and will have close interactions with the staff and guest lecturers.

Study at the Faculty Governance and Global Affairs

This programme is part of Leiden University’s Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), which focuses on multidisciplinary research and education within the international scientific field of security studies. It is part of the highly reputed Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA). The FGGA is an internationally acclaimed academic knowledge hub that studies world-wide issues from the perspectives of governance, politics, law, sociology and economics. FGGA is active in its quest for multidisciplinary academic networks; through its academic institutes and knowledge centres, FGGA contributes to far-reaching socio-cultural debates.

Its location in the Hague offers many opportunities to the ISGA’s students and researchers. Taking courses and carrying out research in the political and administrative heart of the Netherlands offers a wider range of possible traineeships and job prospects, and a close connection with the field of action.

Study at a world-class university

Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation built up over more than four centuries. Since 1575 we’ve provided sound personal education for hundreds of thousands of students. We’ll do our utmost to give you the best possible support. And if you can and want to do more, we’ll challenge you every step of the way. For many years, we’ve been among the leaders in Dutch university rankings and we are currently to be found in a variety of top international rankings too.

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