Program Overview
The Cyber Security at Carlos III University of Madrid is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT taught in English, Spanish over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cyber Security programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Madrid, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cyber Security programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Secure Communications
- Software Systems Exploitation
- Data Protection
- Cyber Defense Systems
- Cyber Attack Techniques
- Seminar I
- Cyber crime, Cyber Terrorism, and Cyber War
- Risk Analysis and Systems Certification
- Identification and Authentication
- Cyber Security Management and Administration
- Seminar II
- Systems Security Engineering
- Secure Architecture
- Mobile Security
- Malware Analysis and Engineering
- Persisten Threat and Information Leakage
- Computer Forensic
- Master Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Established by Royal Decree 1393/2007, as amended by Royal Decree 861/2010
Possession of a Degree in Engineering or Computer Engineering (of four or five years\' duration depending if taken before or after the changes implemented by the Bologna Process), Telecommunications, in any specialty, or similar ICT related degree. Holders of engineering degrees from overseas universities must demonstrate professional experience in the ICT field.
Applicants holding qualifications with different skills bases from those mentioned above will be evaluated by the Master\'s Degree Committee based on the subjects studied and evidence of abilities and academic progress.Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carlos III University of Madrid directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carlos III University of Madrid
Carlos III University of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
University Charles III of Madrid (UC3M) is a public university in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Established in 1989, UC3M is an institution with a distinctly international profile. It offers a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-09-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 36