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Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen
Master German Computer Science

Internet-Security

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen Nordrhein-Westfalen · North Rhine-Westphalia Location: Gelsenkirchen

About the Program

The master's program in Internet security at the Gelsenkirchen campus of the Westphalian University offers graduates of a bachelor's degree in Informatics with an interest in IT security the opportunity to learn and develop sophisticated IT security technologies, concepts and architectures. The program combines compulsory modules that deepen the foundations of computer science and expand them with specific knowledge in cyber security. It also includes interdisciplinary specializations in areas such as data protection, ethics, and higher stochastics. Students can set individual focal points through a wide range of elective modules. The practice-oriented project modules promote interdisciplinary key qualifications like planning and organization, communication, and conflict resolution. Current topics and methods from application-oriented IT security research are covered, and students learn to implement and control work processes independently. The program concludes with a master's thesis and colloquium. The program has a strong connection to the Institute for Internet Security (if(is)), founded in 2005, which focuses on application-oriented internet security research. Research areas include blockchain, threat intelligence, artificial intelligence, data protection, web security, and IoT.
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The master's program in Internet security at the Gelsenkirchen campus of the Westphalian University offers graduates of a bachelor's degree in Informatics with an interest in IT security the opportunity to learn and develop sophisticated IT security technologies, concepts and architectures. The program combines compulsory modules that deepen the foundations of computer science and expand them with specific knowledge in cyber security. It also includes interdisciplinary specializations in areas such as data protection, ethics, and higher stochastics. Students can set individual focal points through a wide range of elective modules. The practice-oriented project modules promote interdisciplinary key qualifications like planning and organization, communication, and conflict resolution. Current topics and methods from application-oriented IT security research are covered, and students learn to implement and control work processes independently. The program concludes with a master's thesis and colloquium. The program has a strong connection to the Institute for Internet Security (if(is)), founded in 2005, which focuses on application-oriented internet security research. Research areas include blockchain, threat intelligence, artificial intelligence, data protection, web security, and IoT.

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How do I apply to Internet-Security at Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Internet-Security at Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen

Is Internet-Security at Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Internet-Security programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Internet-Security at Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Internet-Security? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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