OVERVIEW
The course aims to provide the necessary competencies for a cyber security specialist who is responsible for strengthening information systems as well as preventing cyber-attacks and security incidents, carrying out risk analysis and offering security measures to mitigate threats in their workplace or for an external client.
The level of turbulence in the information space is growing rapidly. Security has become a broad and complex concept and being competent in matters related to media literacy, strategic communication, technologies and cyber security is important to us as individuals as well as representatives of states and organisations. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences' study offer addresses this demand, offering education that prepares specialists with skills in:
✔️ Cybersecurity Engineering
✔️ Cybersecurity policy
✔️ Strengthening Information Systems
✔️ Legal and ethical compliance
CAREER
In the near future the demand for Engineering and Information and communication technology specialists will surpass supply, which opens up great career prospects for cybersecurity specialists.
Graduates can work in various public and private sector organisations as integrated security testers and cybersecurity specialists, who can collaborate effectively, think critically and make data-based decisions.
FAST FACTS
Language: English
Duration: full-time 2 years (4 semesters)
ECTS: 120
Degree title: PROFESIONAL MASTER'S DEGREE IN CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING
EQF: Level 7
Exchange opportunities: Available through Erasmus+ and Nordplus.
LECTURE SCHEDULE
Lectures will be held on weekends (Friday evenings and Saturdays) twice a month, so the program is suitable for working professionals.
TUITION FEES 2024/2025
5043 EUR per year (EU, EEA, Swiss Confederation)
NUMBER OF SUPPORTED STUDY PLACES IN 2024/2025
10 (for EU, EEA, Swiss Confederation students)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technologies or Information and Communication Technology
- Evidence of English language competence (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS).
For further information, please contact ViA International Office at international@va.lv.
APPLICATION DEADLINES 2024
EU/ EEA/ Swiss Confederation applicants: March 1 - August 20 (students are eligible to apply for Latvian state-funded study placements).
All eligible students are invited to apply for the Latvian State Scholarship. The application deadline for the academic year 2024/2025 is 1st of April, 2024.
For further information, get in touch with International Office at international@va.lv.
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Strengthening of information systems
Web application Penetration
Testing; Reverse Engineering; Mobile and Cloud Computing Security;
Digital Forensics; Intrusion Detection and Prevention; Security Incident
Management; Information System Security Engineering; Applied
Cryptography; Fundamentals of Computing for Security Professionals; IT
security, administration and protection.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Project Management Methods and
Tools; Innovation and Creative Problem Solving; Strategic IT Management;
Cyber Security Requirements Engineering.
Collaboration in the digital age
Introduction to Propaganda and Persuasive
Communication; Information Collection Techniques; Internet psychology.
Legal and ethical aspects
Obligations, Responsibilities and Rights in the
Internet; Protection and investigation of personal data.
Cyber security management
Cyber security Policy; Information System
Audit and Security; Information Security Risk Management; Security Culture.
Research
Latvian language; Python for Security Testers; Analysis of
social media; Argumentation and critical thinking; New trends in open
data management and GIS; Data Mining.
Internship, Master’s thesis.
This is a one of the first professional masters degree programme in Cybersecurity Engineering in Latvia.
Students will have the opportunity to build on their skills within ViA Data security laboratory and the university’s Knowledge and Technology Centre.
Students will get an opportunity to participate within the cybersecurity community in Latvia, gaining experience working in non-governmental organisations. Students will also gain access to the international cybersecurity players, using virtual tools and platforms and participating in various projects, programmes or research pieces.
The tuition fee is outlined in the individual agreement between the student and the university. The student receives the agreement together with the admission letter. Accepted students must pay the tuition fee in advance for the full academic year.
| Citizenship | Per year EUR | Full programme cost EUR |
| Tuition Fees for the citizens of the EU, EEA, Swiss Confederation 2022/2023 | 4200 |
8400 |
| Tuition Fees for others | 4200 | 8400 |
Application fee (non-refundable) must be paid before the application is submitted (confirmation of payment must be included in the application):
|
Citizenship |
Application fee amount EUR |
| Estonia, Lithuania, Georgia and Moldova | 50 |
|
EU, EEA countries, Swiss Confederation, USA, Australia, Azerbaijan,Japan, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia, Macedonia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Vietnam |
100 |
|
International applicants from other countries |
250 |
Applicants from Ukraine are exempt from Application fee
Application fee must be paid to the following bank account:
The bank: Valsts Kase
Address: Smilsu iela 1, Riga LV-1050 Latvia
Bank code: TRELLV22
Bank account number: LV38TREL9150130000000
Bank payments should be marked: “Study registration fee: your name”
OTHER COSTS
To have and overview of the costs involved in studying in Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, please see the indicative list of costs:
| Costs per month | EUR |
| Rent of room in student hostel |
105 double room 160 single room |
| Local transportation costs | 25 |
| Food, other personal costs (minimum) | 200 |
| Total of other costs (average) | ~350 |
The cost of living in Valmiera can seem rather inexpensive for students from some other countries.
