A combination of in-person and online learning
The master program offers you pathways corresponding to 8 ECSF (European Cybersecurity Skills Framework) profiles in the field of cybersecurity, essential in the digital economy of the future. With its hybrid format it balances your existing professional career with a online and in-person activities, providing the foundation to build your future career in cybersecurity.
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Key information
Master’s format: Hybrid program, with both online, self learning and in person activities
Applications deadline: Friday, 11th September 2026 – 22:00 CET
Course duration: 2 years
Course start date: Monday, 28th September 2026
Certification: ARACIS (Romania)-accredited masters’s degree (120 ECTS)
Language: English
Fees: €1,200 per year
Hybrid learning: What does it mean for me?
Hybrid learning gives you the opportunity to interact online with international staff and be part of in-person activities in the POLITEHNICA University campus. In-person activities are carefully placed to maximize your campus experience and fit with your program, typically 3 weeks per semester.
Mandatory Modules:
Develop leadership skills to build resilient security cultures within complex organisations.
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The master class aims to provide the knowledge and skills related to modern enterprise security and infrastructure principles
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Understand cybersecurity’s legal landscape, applying governance and compliance strategies ethically.
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Build foundational skills in SOC operations, focusing on threat identification and mitigation.
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Develop communication strategies for managing cybersecurity incidents and protecting organisational reputation.
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This module equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to bridge the gap between technology and human behaviour.
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Analyse cybersecurity’s economic impact, managing supply chain risks and budgeting for security.
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Design and deliver cybersecurity training, filling knowledge gaps and enhancing awareness.
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Protect operational technology by securing industrial and cyber-physical systems against evolving threats.
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Navigate EU cybersecurity laws, ensuring compliance in data handling and cybercrime investigations.
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The module emphasizes the integration of legal frameworks, best practices, and case studies to develop resilient, safe, and secure cyber-physical systems.
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The awarding institution is POLITEHNICA Bucharest (UPB).
The general semester schedule is:
- Semester 1 (October–January, 1st year): Week 1, Week 13, and Week 14 (3 weeks) in person; Weeks 2–12 online
- Semester 2 (March–May, 1st year): Weeks 1–11 online; Weeks 12–14 (3 weeks) in person
- Semester 3 (October–January, 2nd year): Week 1, Week 13, and Week 14 (3 weeks) in person; Weeks 2–12 online
- Semester 4 (March–May, 2nd year): Weeks 1–11 online; Weeks 12–14 (3 weeks) in person
- In-person activities: Mostly take place during weekends, and at the end of a day (2–4 hours) or at the beginning of a day (2–4 hours) in the respective weeks.
Only EU citizens (and Romanian nationals) can be part of the hybrid master program.
After you apply, after doing the admissions exam, and after being admitted, you will have to:
- Pay the 600 EUR deposit (1st semester)
- Have your proof of graduation of a bachelor's degree
- Program yourself on the platform: https://programari.acs.upb.ro/
- Bring the proof of payment and proof of graduation in person to POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Faculty of Automatic Control and Computers, according to the instructions on the website (https://acs.pub.ro/admitere/masterat/)
After you apply, after doing the admissions exam, and after being admitted, we will send your documents to and put you in touch with the UPB international office. They will then be sent to the agency for equating studies (https://cnred.edu.ro/). This takes about 1-2 months. Afterwards, you will go through the same steps as Romanian national students, to enroll.
You need a bachelor's degree, proof of English language, and be a Romanian national or EU citizen. Before enrollment, you need to pay the 600 EUR deposit for the 1st semester.
You can ask for a refund before signing the study contract with UPB. After that, no refund is possible.
Future career opportunities
Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to apply their knowledge in a diverse range of careers, such as:
- CISO
- Cybersecurity manager
- Risk analyst
- Threat intelligence expert
- Digital forensics investigator
- Compliance officer
- Cybersecurity educator
An innovative, industry-leading consortium
The Digital4Security Consortium is a dynamic pan-European partnership of innovators in the field of cybersecurity. It unites higher education institutions, industry partners, training providers and cybersecurity clusters, working together to deliver a transformative cybersecurity management programme. Collectively we are nurturing elite cybersecurity talent, ready to advance Europe’s digital resilience and security on a global stage.
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