About this programme
Master in Cyber Security is a Master's Degree programme at Kristiania University College in Oslo, taught in English. It runs for 2 years and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Oslo as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. Kristiania University College is a private institution in Oslo.
How it compares
Master in Cyber Security is one of 5 English-taught Cybersecurity programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 4 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
What you study
The Master in Cyber Security at Kristiania University College is a two-year, 120 ECTS degree taught in English. The programme trains you in secure software development, IT governance, audit and management, with a focus on protecting critical systems and national infrastructure. The courses named on the programme page include Secure Software Development, End-Point and Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cryptography and Blockchain, AI for Cyber Security, Ethics, Sustainability and Society, Research Methods, and Proposal Development. You finish with a Master's Thesis. The programme also lists topics such as secure DevOps with cloud integration and the ability to take a leadership role in managing an organisation's cyber security strategy.
How the programme is organised
The degree runs over two years full-time and is made up of 120 ECTS. Teaching methods named on the page include lectures, seminars, oral presentations, group work, supervision and assessment, use case work and project execution, workshops offered by the research environment, independent practice, lab work and exercises, and collaboration projects through the cyber security lab. The page also mentions industry consultations to align with industry needs. You can take elective subjects or exchange studies to tailor the degree to your interests. The programme is linked to the School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology.
Who it suits
This master's suits you if you already have a bachelor's degree in software engineering, information security, computer science, information technology, information systems, human computer interaction or a related discipline. You need programming knowledge of at least 7.5 ECTS (for example Python, Java or C/C++) and knowledge of cyber security principles of at least 7.5 ECTS, such as confidentiality, integrity and availability, and frameworks like NIST. A minimum grade average of C (2.7 ECTS) is required, though relevant practice or other special considerations may in some cases weigh up for non-compliant grade requirements. You also write a motivational letter of 400 to 500 words in English.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme is taught in English. The application deadline is 15 April, and the deadline for submitting diplomas and certificates is 1 July. You apply through Min Side for søkere, where you accept the offer and upload documentation. The page states that for programmes with rolling admissions you can receive a conditional offer within 1 to 3 days if there are available slots. Kristiania is a private institution and sets its own tuition fees. Check the programme page for the exact fee and any updates to deadlines. All study programmes at Kristiania are publicly approved and give the right to apply for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
Job opportunities after graduating
- Cyber security consultant
- Security Engineer
- DevSecOps engineer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Information security risk management
- IT governance
- IoT security and cloud security orchestration
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Kristiania University College, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme. Deadlines are set by each institution for each programme, so confirm yours. Entry requirements and language tests are also set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, study permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Norway register, the official English-programme list run by HK-dir, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. Fees are in NOK as the institution lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Cyber Security taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at Kristiania University College. Only English-taught degree programmes are included here.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Oslo as the campus town for this programme at Kristiania University College.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme, and some programmes require a minimum grade average. Kristiania University College publishes its requirements on the programme page.
When is the application deadline?
Each institution sets and publishes its own deadline for each programme, and the dates can differ between applicants from outside the EU/EEA, EU/EEA applicants and Nordic applicants. Confirm the date for your own situation on the programme page at Kristiania University College.
What does it cost?
No annual fee is listed for this programme. Degree students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland normally pay tuition at Norwegian institutions, and the fees vary by institution and programme, so ask Kristiania University College what applies to you. The fee for EU, EEA and Swiss students is not listed for this programme. Students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition at public institutions, while private institutions set their own fees, so confirm with Kristiania University College before you assume it is free. Fees are in NOK as the institution lists them. Every student also pays a semester fee of about NOK 1,000 to the student welfare organisation linked to the institution.
Do I need a permit to study there?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland need a study permit from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). UDI asks for proof of admission, housing and funds of NOK 15,488 a month or NOK 170,368 a year (2026/27), on top of any tuition fee. A study permit allows work of up to 20 hours a week during term and full time in the holidays. Students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland register with the police within three months of arrival instead.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Norway register at studyinnorway.no, the English-programme list run by HK-dir, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. The programme page at Kristiania University College is linked from this page so you can compare.
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