For the digital future | Furtwangen University

Secure your future!

Study cyber security, an exciting and highly professional field that is becoming increasingly important in the context of global networking. The development of secure systems and effective protection against threats are crucial here. Immerse yourself in one of the most relevant fields of activity of the future – IT security and cyber security!

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ECTS: 210 ECTS
Programme duration: 7 semesters
Campus: Furtwangen
Faculty: Computer Science
Programme begins: winter semester (October), summer semester (March)
Application deadline: 15 July (winter semester), 15 January (summer semester)
Entry requirements: university entrance qualification
Teaching language: German
Accreditation: yes

One step ahead of the attackers Cyberattacks and hacking attacks are a serious threat to companies and public institutions. With us, you will learn how to develop secure IT systems and fend off attacks.
Ethical Hacking Train to secure networks and IT services and work in highly professional security teams. Learn to recognise threats and fight cybercrime.
More than just data protection During your studies, you will learn how to detect malware, secure traces and reconstruct data. Immerse yourself in the world of malware forensics and use AI-supported solutions in cyber security.
Your password to career With a degree in IT security, you are guaranteed job offers. The demand for IT security experts is huge and will continue to increase in the future. Your future is secure!

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Details of the programme

In addition to the technical aspects of network security, the IT Security and Cyber Security (ITS) degree program also includes digital forensics, system monitoring and the development of cyber security strategies. There are three areas of expertise in the course:

Computer Science
IT security and
Digital forensics

Seven semesters

The bachelor's degree programme lasts seven semesters and is clearly structured. In each semester, you take five modules, which are usually completed with a graded certificate of achievement. The foundation course lasts two semesters, the advanced course five semesters.

Projects and time abroad

During your advanced studies, you'll gain experience in an IT project. You'll complete your fifth semester as a practical semester in a software company of your choice. Optionally, you can spend your sixth semester abroad – we're happy to help you choose a university.

Last but not least

Before we award you the title "Bachelor of Science" after your seventh semester, you write your thesis. You choose the topic for your thesis yourself – theses are usually written on a specific task in a company.

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There are three areas of expertise in the course: Computer Science, IT Security and Digital Forensics.

Computer Science

This is about computer networks, operating systems and secure programming. We teach you the basics of secure coding and network administration.

IT security

You will work intensively on securing networks and IT services. This includes network management and security, data protection, web security and intrusion prevention. The fundamentals of law as well as standards and norms are also included. We'll be preparing you for the real world so that you can work as an "ethical hacker" in highly professional security teams.

Digital forensics

We provide you with essential knowledge in the field of IT and malware forensics and basic knowledge of cryptology. Another subject area is AI-supported solutions in cyber security. Learn how to use AI optimally in order to detect threats more quickly and react more effectively. The challenge is to always be at the cutting edge of technology in order to combat cybercrime effectively.

ITS Study and Examination Regulations (SPO):

The Cyber Security programme starts in winter semester 2024/25. The subject-specific SPO will be posted here soon.

Download file:General Bachelor SPO

ITS is a springboard into the world of cyber security with a clear focus on your personal development.

The practical orientation of the course ensures that you're not only familiar with the technical aspects of IT security, you also learn about current practical examples and social issues during your studies. A very popular and successful example of this is our "Hack2Improve" series of events. For over 10 years, we have been organising this hacking workshop for students together with various cooperation partners from the field of IT security.

More information about Hack2Improve

A degree in ITS opens up a wide range of career paths in a highly sought-after field. Job prospects range from the proactive defense against attacks to the forensic investigation of security incidents.

Your job prospects after graduation are excellent. Our computer science graduates work in well-paid top sectors and have been among the most sought-after specialists for many years. There is a huge demand for highly qualified specialists in IT security.

Further qualification for a master's degree

After completing your bachelor's degree, you can gain further qualifications on a master's programme. With a Master of Science, you are ideally prepared for management responsibilities or a doctorate.

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The Faculty of Computer Science

Thanks to its rapid development, computer science never gets boring, even later on in your career. We provide you with the specialist knowledge to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.

Our degree programmes allow you to apply your creativity and open up the highly topical fields of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, security against hacking attacks and product management. We provide you with the know-how to crack complex problems and find innovative solutions.

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HFU is one of the strongest research universities in Baden-Württemberg. In many research projects, we are working on answers and solutions to highly topical issues. Computer Science and Media is a dedicated research area.

From cloud computing and IT security to socioinformatics

We are currently conducting research in six areas of computer science. In the individual research projects, our scientists work closely with partners from industry and business as well as educational institutions. We network our research activities and technology partners across national borders. The published research results attract international attention.

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ITS Study and Examination Regulations (SPO):

The Cyber Security programme starts in winter semester 2024/25. The subject-specific SPO will be posted here soon.