Cyber Security
Why study a Masters in Cyber Security?
The term cyber defines activities using computer systems and networks. Cyber Security is one of the most important needs of cyber technologies in terms of both infrastructure and applications.
Cyber systems and security aim to find solutions to ensure the efficiency, security, and confidentiality of data production, transmission, storage, and computing systems in different fields.
Hence, there is a growing demand for experts in the field of cyber systems and information security in both academia and industry. According to the ISC2 2019 report:
- there exists a shortage of more than 4 million cyber systems and security experts in the world
- 54% of companies worldwide employ a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Software companies
- Banks
- Multi-nationals
- Medical device producers
- Retailers
- Healthcare providers
- Law firms
- Consulting companies
- Internet of Everything vendors
Before you make the decision to apply make sure you read Prof. Alptekin Küpçü’s recent blog post on
“5 key questions to ask before you apply to a Masters in Cyber Security”
- Challenging theoretical and practical courses in an interdisciplinary curriculum
- For Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Maths or Telecommunication Engineering graduates
- Online/Offline
- 3 semesters
- Affordable tuition
You will be able to work in a wide array of industries in Türkiye or abroad as an expert in the field of cyber systems and information security through an innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum that combines theoretical and practical courses in several fields such as:
- cryptology
- blockchain
- machine learning
- privacy, KVKK, GDPR
- computer network security
- operating system security
- cloud security
- internet security
- distributed system security
- secure programming
- cyber-forensics
- penetration testing
- risk management
- strategic planning
- cyber law
The program is suitable for outstanding students who have completed fundamental computer engineering or equivalent education at the undergraduate level from a reputable university and with a good academic record.
The program is ideal for those who want to gain an industry sought-after degree that will increase their post-graduation career choices to new fields (e.g. banking, finance, consulting, and government) and long-term career trajectories.
- CV
- Motivation Letter
- 2 Recommendation Letters
- Transcripts from all university degree(s) completed
- University diploma from all university degree(s) completed (if available)
- English proficiency test score (for applicants who are not native English speakers)
We offer rolling admissions. Decisions are announced within 2 weeks of receipt of the application. For more details click here and make sure you watch our webinars.
The MSc Cyber Security tuition fee at Koç University is 135.000 TL (one hundred thirty five thousandTurkish Lira) or 9.800 $ (nine thousand and eight hundred USD) for the 2022-23 academic year
- Tuition is paid in Turkish Lira by national admitted students (TC citizenship) and in US Dollars (USD) by international admitted students (Non-TC citizenship)
- The tuition fee covers the three-semesters of education
- Koç University graduates receive a 25% discount on the tuition fee
- There are no full scholarships (100%) available for this program for external candidates
Master’s Perspective
Assoc. Prof. Alptekin Küpçü, Cyber Security - Part 1
Master’s Perspective
Assoc. Prof. Alptekin Küpçü, Cyber Security - Part 2
From our Graduates
I can say that the university has positive personnel, various counseling opportunities, an international environment, and with many language options the conversation circles are also very beneficial.
