1.2.4 Cybersecurity

Format of study

full-time

Language

russian

Place of study

st. petersburg, russia

Outcome (diploma/credits)

master of science

Duration

2 year

Annual tuition fee

780 000 ₽

Application deadline

5 august 2026

Enlarged group of scientific specialties

1.2.4. Компьютерные науки и информатика
41

Tuition-free

10

Fee-based

ITMO Postgraduate Study Opportunities

advantages16 own dissertation councils in 35 scientific specialties
advantagesThe only fully digital dissertation defense procedure system in Russia
advantagesIndustrial track in partnership with leading technology companies
advantagesContinuous track «Master's — PhD»
advantagesDiploma of academic degree in Russian and English
advantagesTraining integrated into scientific projects and R&D

About the specialty

The specialty covers a wide range of topics, including cryptography, information system protection, threat forecasting, and the use of modern technologies to ensure security. You will be able to participate in joint projects with leading companies such as Positive Technologies, Yandex, Sberbank and Rostelecom.The program provides unique opportunities for developing new data description languages, big data analysis, and cognitive modeling. The research also covers current issues of information technology security and reliability, as well as new Internet technologies and business process intellectualization tools.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

Key scientific leaders

ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Exams in the field of study and foreign language
Entrance exams are held remotely and are based on five-point (specialization) and three-point (foreign language) scales.
For exact dates and questions, please refer to the Entrance Exams page of the official website (link in Russian).
To take an exam, you need to submit your documents via your personal account on the admissions website.

Research plan for PhD thesis
During your entrance exam, you will be asked about the topic of your future PhD thesis. You’ll need to have a prepared research plan that covers its goals and objectives, methodology, and key data sources and literature.

Exams in the field of study and foreign language
Entrance exams are held remotely and are based on five-point (specialization) and three-point (foreign language) scales.
For exact dates and questions, please refer to the Entrance Exams page of the official website (link in Russian).
To take an exam, you need to submit your documents via your personal account on the admissions website.

Research plan for PhD thesis
During your entrance exam, you will be asked about the topic of your future PhD thesis. You’ll need to have a prepared research plan that covers its goals and objectives, methodology, and key data sources and literature.

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