
Cyber security is an area of expertise in great demand. This online or on-campus study programme will help you become a specialist, trained to prevent and protect against cyberattacks in all areas of IT.
Start your online Bachelor degree in Cyber Security
In this practice-oriented Bachelor in Cyber Security study programme, available fully online, you will be trained as a threat hunter with leadership potential. You will acquire the latest knowledge in the field of Cyber Security and deal with the architecture, programming and maintenance of security systems. In addition to incident response and digital forensics, you will learn about aspects of penetration testing and reverse engineering in order to understand the perspective of cyber criminals and protect against them.
Online course overview
As a cyber security expert, you will master the basics of modern operating systems. You will be familiar with distributed applications in the cloud and methods of software forensics as well as data analysis. Our online Bachelor’s programme in Cyber Security provides you with the essential skills and fundamental knowledge required for managerial positions.
Study modelBachelor of Science (B.Sc.) 180 ECTS* | Study duration & extension36 - 72 months (depending on time model) Free of charge extension period Start online studies: any time | Accredited & Globally RecognizedIU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. You can also be provided with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognized anywhere in the EU. |
Accreditation180 ECTS - English Accredited in line with German and European standards | Certification![]() | Tuition feesUSD 3,950 for the full program Application fee: USD95 |
Your Studies Are Flexible and 100% OnlineSchedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full-time or part-time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you. *The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a tool of the European Higher Education Area for making studies and courses more transparent. It helps students to move between countries and to have their academic qualifications and study periods abroad recognized. ECTS allows credits taken at one higher education institution to be counted towards a qualification studied for at another. ECTS credits represent learning based on defined learning outcomes and their associated workload. | When do I start?For administrative purposes Intake is monthly. Registration should be made at least 5 days to the next start date. Inquire for the next start dates. | AdmissionGeneral academic criteria: Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records. Proof of eligibility to study at a university in Germany. A subject-related higher education entrance qualification. Depending on your chosen programme, academic level, and background, you might need to also take one of the following to make sure you are ready to study with IU: Bachelor Entrance Examination. Pathway Programme (for on-campus studies). *Admission into program at the sole discretion of IU. |