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    Cyber Security

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    The Hague, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €44,600.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    23
    Cohort
    students
    €100.00
    App fee

    Cyber Security at Leiden University is a 2-year, in-person MSc program based in The Hague, NL. Tuition is €44,600.

    About the program

    Multidisciplinary part-time executive master’s programme covering technological, legal, administrative, economic and psychological aspects of digital security. Offers technical or governance specialisation, including coursework phases and a thesis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 overall, with at least 4.0 (new 1-6 scale as of 21 January 2026) or 20 (old 0-30 scale) for each separate component
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 for each separate component score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)

    €14,568.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cyber Security at Leiden University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cyber Security at Leiden University is €44,600.
    Is Cyber Security at Leiden University online or in-person?
    Cyber Security at Leiden University is offered in-person.
    How long does Cyber Security at Leiden University take to complete?
    Cyber Security at Leiden University is structured around 2 years.
    How large is the Cyber Security at Leiden University cohort?
    Cyber Security at Leiden University typically enrolls around 23 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Cyber Security at Leiden University?
    Post-completion work rights for Cyber Security at Leiden University: 12 months Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)