Cybersecurity
Help make our digital world safer
In the Security & development major, you study specific problems in the field of security and learn how to arm yourself against them. As a cyber security specialist you will be trained in the very latest technologies and techniques in the field of cyber security, cyber crime and cyber warfare. Cyber security specialists provide more security and privacy in the digital world.
This course program is actively supported by
- The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium, who actively delivers guest lecturers that inspire the student with realistic insighs.
- Cyber Security Coalition
- Enisa - European Union Agency for Cybersecurity
- Antwerp Maritime Academy
- Agoria - Cyber Made in Belgium
- IBM - World Tech Leader on Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing
Did you ever want to understand how a hacker works and to counter their attacks through reverse malware engineering? Are you interested in becoming an ethical hacker and help private and public sector organizations find their weak spots through penetration testing (system, web, and network)? Do you want to help fight Cybercrime and find the bad guys by conducting a forensic analysis? Or is your life’s goal to strengthen security in the industry by learning about Industrial Control Systems Security (OT)? Or do you want to understand cryptography and how it can be used to protect or attack (ransomware)? Data Privacy and GDPR provide you the essential knowledge on your way to become a Data Protection Officer (DPO). You will acquire thorough expertise in Information Security Management and threat modelling and intelligence. All of this and more is offered in this program.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
Note:
- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
- Mathematics – Good mathematics knowledge will be needed for your studies, so a higher level in Mathematics at school is recommended.
- Application Fee – Howest charges a €50 application administration fee.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Where will you end up later?
With your bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity under your belt, you are immediately employable. You have a specific expertise that responds to real needs.
You are sought after by companies specializing in cybersecurity as well as those with IT departments or consulting firms.
You can also work in the specific security department of governments, the police, the military or (inter)national organizations from the profit and non-profit sectors.
