
Joint Master's Programme in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence
Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- 2 yearsDuration
- LithuaniaLocation
- International Cybersecurity and CyberintelligenceField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- €3,700Fees
- Ask our teamScholarship
About this programme
Award: Master in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence; N.B. name of the degree can differ according to different national frameworks, e.g. in Lithuania this degree would be equalized to Master of Informatics. Level: Master. Credits: 120 ECTS. Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS ). Mode: Postgraduate, full-time — description states delivery 'through the use of physical mobility around these four universities, and students attending virtual, blended and local courses'; semester-by-semester itinerary Padua > Vilnius > Granada > Minho. Language of instruction: English. Location: Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Portugal. Intake: Fall semester 2026/27 — application period closed; next cycle not yet published. Tuition: EUR 3700 per year. English requirement: English The following language certificates are accepted: IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, Cambridge English exam 160+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 95+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score..
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The Master in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence is a full-time Masterʼs programme jointly developed and taught in English. The programme offers specialised academic education in Cybersecurity, Cyberintelligence and International Relations and Law for Cybersecurity. It is jointly carried out by four European Universities: Granada (Spain), Minho (Portugal), Padua (Italy) and Vilnius (Lithuania), through the use of physical mobility around these four universities, and students attending virtual, blended and local courses . Students will spend their 1st semester in University of Padua (Italy); 2nd semester will be spent in Vilnius University (Lithuania); 3rd semester will be taught in University of Granada (Spain) and 4th semester will be dedicated for preparing final thesis (possible remotely) with the Graduation week, which will be held in University of Minho (Portugal). At the end of their studies, students will be able to integrate not only in any field of the cyber security industry but especially in cyber intelligence teams working at an international level. The master is developed within ARQUS , a University Alliance of nine European universities (Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon 1, Minho, Padua, Vilnius, Maynooth and Wroclaw), framed within the European
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University & programme
- Empire Overseas Education verified programmeChecked with the university before it was listed.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 5.5
- Study modePostgraduate, full-time — description states delivery 'throu
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition€3,700 EUR / year≈ $4,022 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Joint Master's Programme in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence cost?
EUR 3,700 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 5.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
2 years, as listed by the university.
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