Admission and application
If you want to follow the specialisation Cyber Security and AI, you have to be admitted to the Master’s in Computing Science. The Admission Office will consider whether students have met the requirements.
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Please note: do you want to apply for a Radboud scholarship? Then you need to apply for this programme by 31 January at the latest.
Admission period with non-Dutch degree and nationality non-EU/EEA country
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Please note: do you want to apply for a Radboud scholarship? Then you need to apply for this programme by 31 January at the latest.
Dutch degree
Admission requirements
In order to get admission to the Master's in Cyber Security and AI, you'll need a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch Research University or University College in one of the following fields:
- Computing Science
- or a related area, such as Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics (but with additional requirements).
For current Artificial Intelligence students at Radboud University, there is a transition programme available that can be taken as a minor to bridge the gap to the Master's specialisation.
Students must have passed (preliminary) examinations containing the following subject matter:
- Variety of these mathematical courses, at least 12 credits: Calculus, Linear algebra, Logic, Discrete mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Information theory, Graph theory, Number theory
- Variety of programming courses, at least 12 credits: Courses on programming paradigms, Algorithms and Data Structures
- Variety of other Computing science or computer engineering courses, at least 12 credits: Courses in the domains of Security, Computer networks, Computer hardware and/or electronics, Data science, Theoretical computer science, or similar.
Students must be familiar with research methods, academic writing and critical thinking, which could be demonstrated e.g. by having completed a final BSc thesis or internship.
Other previous education
If you have queries about whether your prior education will give admittance to this Master’s programme, you can contact the admissions officer.
Students with different previous education who lack just a small part of the admissions criteria on the above mentioned subjects might be eligible for a (customised) pre-Master’s in English. For information, visit the pre-Master's page of Computing Science.
Access with these Bachelor's programmes
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If you have a degree from a University of Applied Sciences with a relevant orientation, you might be eligible for this Master's after completing a (Kies op Maat) minor or pre-Master’s programme of 30 - 45 EC. All information can be found on the pre-Master's page of Computing Science.
Please send a detailed email to the admissions officer, stating clearly which diplomas you have achieved and in which country you have achieved them. We will then advise you which procedure to follow in your specific situation.
Non-Dutch degree
Admission requirements
Entering the Master’s specialisation in Cyber Security and AI requires a Bachelor’s degree in one of the subjects below. Your foreign Bachelor's degree must be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree obtained at a Dutch research university (BA or BSc). Please be aware that there are two types of higher education in the Netherlands: a university of applied sciences and a research university. Learn more about the differences.
Your eligibility will be determined based on courses relating to these skills in your BSc transcripts and level of mathematics. Work experiences, English certificate, etc. are all secondary in the selection.
- Computing Sciences
- Engineering
- or a related discipline, such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics.
Students must have passed (preliminary) examinations containing the following subject matter:
- Variety of these mathematical courses, at least 12 credits: Calculus, Linear algebra, Logic, Discrete mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability and Statistics, Information theory, Graph theory, Number theory;
- Variety of programming courses, at least 12 credits or equivalent: Courses on programming paradigms and Algorithms and Data Structures;
- Variety of other Computing science or computer engineering courses, at least 12 credits or equivalent: Courses in the domains of Security, Computer networks, Computer hardware and/or electronics, Data science, Theoretical computer science, or similar.
Students must be familiar with research methods, academic writing and critical thinking, which could be demonstrated e.g. by having completed a final BSc thesis or internship.
Please note 1 credit is equal to 28 hours of study.
A strong interest in security, demonstrated by relevant internships, awards, participation in hackathons, capture the flag competitions etc. is considered a plus. Also, excellent or very good grades in the home grading system is considered a plus.
Check your eligibility
Please note: The Computing Science Master's specialisations at Radboud University are mostly theoretical, fundamental, and based on Mathematics skills, and are less focused on technical, engineering or applied sciences.
If you have queries about whether your prior education will give admittance to this Master’s programme, you can contact the admissions officer.
You need to have fluency in both written and spoken English. You can prove that with a language test (TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, or Cambridge) or with a Bachelor's degree from a research university in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
TOEFL iBT
≥ 90 + subscores ≥ 22
Please note: the TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted.
IELTS Academic
≥ 6,5 overall + subscores ≥ 6,0 + writing subscore ≥ 6,5
Cambridge certificate (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
C1 Advanced: Overall minimum score 176, minimum component score 169, minimum writing component score: 176
C2 Proficiency: Overall minimum score 180, minimum component score 169, minimum writing component score: 176
Please send a detailed email to the admissions officer, stating clearly which diplomas you have achieved and in which country you have achieved them. We will then advise you which procedure to follow in your specific situation.
Application procedure
You must first make sure you meet the admission requirements of the Master's programme you would like to apply for. To apply for a programme, you need to submit an enrolment application in Studielink before the application deadline and then follow the steps below.
Steps
Step 1: Submit an enrolment application in Studielink
You can apply for a Master’s programme at Radboud University via Studielink. You can apply for a programme for the following academic year from 1 October onwards.
If you completed a Bachelor’s programme at Radboud University that grants you direct admission to your chosen Master’s programme, you can skip the steps below and enrol in the Master’s programme after you have applied in Studielink.
Step 2: Complete the digital questionnaire
If your previous education needs to be assessed by the Admissions Committee, you will receive login details for a digital questionnaire, OSIRIS Application, at the email address that you provided in Studielink. You will need to log in to the questionnaire, and once you have completed it you will need to upload the requested documents.
Please make sure that you complete the questionnaire and upload the documents before the application deadline. If you do this after the deadline, there is no guarantee that we will be able to process your application for admission in time. You can find the application deadline at the top of the Admission & Application page of the Master's programme.
Step 3: Keep an eye on your inbox
Your request for admission will then be processed. Within approximately three weeks after you have submitted the digital questionnaire, Student Admissions will inform you by email about the admission decision. There are three possible outcomes:
- You will be unconditionally admitted, which means you can enrol in the study programme.
- You will be conditionally admitted: your admission decision contains the conditions that you will need to fulfil before you will be able to enrol in the study programme.
- You will not be admitted: your application will then be withdrawn from Studielink. You will receive further details by email about why your application was rejected.
The details of this outcome will be sent to the email address that you provided in Studielink.
Have you been admitted ?
Go to the enrolment procedure and follow the steps to enrol.
Application procedure
You must first make sure you meet the admission requirements of the Master's programme you would like to apply for. The application procedure then consists of two steps: first, submitting an enrolment application in Studielink, then uploading documents in OSIRIS Application.
Steps
Step 1: Submit an enrolment application in Studielink
To apply for a Master’s programme, you have to create an account and an enrolment application in Studielink (the national online registration system for Dutch universities). First you will be asked to fill in your previous education, then select the programme you wish to apply for in the list that appears.
Step 2: Upload documents in OSIRIS Application
After you have submitted an enrolment request in Studielink, you will receive an email with personal login details for OSIRIS Application. You have 56 days to upload your documents and submit a complete application. If you have not submitted your application after this period, it will be automatically cancelled. Please note that if you apply close to the deadline, you will have fewer than 56 days.
You will be asked to upload the following documents:
- Scan of valid passport (personal details page only) or European ID card
- Bachelor’s diploma or equivalent
If you have graduated and received your diploma, you are required to upload it (signed and stamped) to your application. If you have graduated but have not received your diploma or if you have not yet graduated, you can indicate this in the application form. In OSIRIS Application, please list the full, official name of the diploma that you have or will receive. Please use the language and name in which the diploma is issued.
- An official transcript of your Bachelor's degree or equivalent
If you have not yet obtained your degree, upload your most recent signed and stamped transcript of records. If you have graduated, please upload your full and complete transcript of grades. Also, please upload the description of the grading scale that can usually be found at the end of your transcript (if applicable).
- Sworn translations of diploma and transcript of grades
Translations need to be made by a legally sworn translator. Certified translations are not required if your diploma and transcript are originally in Dutch, English or German. If your school provides English versions of your documents, please upload those along with versions of the documents in the original language.
- Course description for unfinished courses
If you have not yet completed your degree, please upload a list of the courses that you are currently taking or still need to take, including the course content, the number of hours, and the literature used per course; see the example below in downloads. Be sure to include information about research courses, practical work and your thesis/internship (if applicable).
- Course description for finished courses
Upload a list of all the courses you have taken during your degree, including the course content, the number of hours, and the literature used per course; see example below in downloads. Be sure to include information about research courses, practical work and your thesis/internship (if applicable).
- Personal statement/motivation letter (depending on programme)
Your personal statement should contain, at least, a brief description of why you have chosen this specific Master's programme and how it fits your previous education.
For the motivation letter please describe your future plans and what you would like to learn and research at Radboud University. What are the topics of the research you would like to do? Please be specific about your ambitions and explain how your previous education prepared you for this specific Master's programme. This will allow us to find out if your previous education is appropriate. Last but not least, include your interest in studying at Radboud University (specific disciplines, facilities or other considerations).
- Reference letter(s)
Reference letters are required if you are applying for a scholarship and/or a selective Master's programme and you will be asked to upload them to OSIRIS Application. Please note; these must be signed and stamped or signed and on official letterhead.
Reference letters are not required for non-selective programmes; however, it is still possible to upload one to your application if you wish.
- Overview of education/experience
Please upload an overview that contains, in chronological order, information about your education and knowledge/experience acquired during an internship, training, or work; for example, a resume.
- English language certificate
You are allowed to apply without a language certificate. However, if you are admitted to the programme and a language certificate is listed as a requirement in your admission email, you will be required to provide proof of proficiency before the enrolment deadline. If you can prove English proficiency through your previous education, a certificate is not required. Visit the language requirements page for full details.
- Handling fee
Non-EU/EEA applicants are required to pay a handling fee before their application can be processed. Visit the handling fee website for full details and how to pay.
Step 3: Admission decision
Your request for admission will then be processed. Within approximately 3 weeks after you have submitted the digital questionnaire, Student Admissions will inform you by email about the admission decision. There are three possible outcomes:
- You will be unconditionally admitted, which means that you can enrol in the study programme.
- You will be conditionally admitted: your admission decision contains the conditions that you will need to fulfil before you will be able to enrol in the study programme.
- You will not be admitted: your application will then be withdrawn from Studielink. You will receive further details by email about why your application was rejected.
The details of this outcome will be sent to the email address that you provided in Studielink.
Have you been admitted to the Master's?
Go to the enrolment procedure and follow the steps to enrol.
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