Selection Process

Master’s Programme in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence

Procedure


There are two calls for application. The same process will be adhered to for the acceptance of applicants in both calls. However, those who successfully pass the selection process in the first round will be given preference for admission. 

It is essential to note that the first call is the only time in which non-European graduates will be considered. For non-EU applicants who have not yet completed their studies, the deadline for the submission of academic transcripts and the application for equivalency will be mid-May. 

Those students who are pursuing their degree in Europe and therefore will obtain a degree in the Bologna framework and who at the time of application have not completed their studies can take part in both calls but must submit their final transcripts by September 5th.

The selection process involves the following steps:

  • Application Submission: Through the online platform by specified deadlines.
  • Initial Screening: Based on academic qualifications and relevance of previous studies.
  • Interview: Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a selection committee.
    • Communication skills
    • Expertise in technology
    • Motivation for the programme
    • Work-group ability
    • Academic achievements
  • Final Selection: Successful candidates are notified and must register through the University of Granada, the coordinating university.

(*) Eligibility = fulfil the criteria

  • Minimum accredited level of proficiency in English: B2 CEFR.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. (If not available at the time of application, a signed statement of commitment to submit within the specified application period must be provided).
  • Accredited Technology Competence, given by any of the following criteria:
    • Degree in IT-related programme (e.g., Computer Science Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Informatics, Software Engineering), or
    • 2 years of professional experience in the IT field, or
    • Equivalence to 3 years of training on IT topics.

Documents for the application


In order to prepare your application, you need the following documents:

1. Completed application form – via the application system

2. Copy of ID card / passport

3. English language accreditation. One of these documents:

  • Bachelor’s degree taught in English.
  • Affidavit of being a native English speaker.
  • Official accreditation of B2 level of proficiency in English (language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – can be checked here)

4. Diploma of bachelor’s degree – Undergraduate diploma (or higher). If you haven’t finished your studies yet but will have your diploma before the starting date of the Master’s, you can submit your application by uploading a signed personal statement.

Diplomas will need to be verified and authenticated in due course.

5. Transcript of records for bachelor’s degree

6. Certificates of merits to accredit Technology Competence

  • Diplomas in IT related programmes and courses
  • Accredited work experience in the IT field

7. Motivation letter

8. Curriculum Vitae

9. At least 2 recommendation letters from university or employer

10. A document that summarises (3 pages maximum) a previous work or a project carried out by the applicant in the field of technology

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