Yes. The Cyber Security & Business (BSc) programme at HTW Berlin is fully taught in English, making it ideal for international students who want to study Cyber Security in Germany without German language requirements for instruction.

This makes the programme highly attractive for students searching for:

• English-taught Cyber Security degree in Germany
• Bachelor in Cyber Security in Berlin in English
• IT Security degree in Europe in English

Core subjects include:

• Cyber Security fundamentals
• Network and system security
• Secure software development
• Cryptography
• IT forensics and incident response
• IT risk and compliance management
• Business administration
• Corporate governance

The programme emphasises practical learning, project work, and real-world case studies.

Germany is one of Europe’s strongest technology and cybersecurity markets, with increasing demand for IT security professionals across industries.

Studying Cyber Security in Germany offers:

• Strong industry connections
• Excellent career prospects in the EU
• International study environment
• Competitive tuition compared to other countries

Berlin, in particular, is a leading European tech hub.

Unlike traditional IT security degrees, this programme combines:

• Technical Cyber Security expertise
• IT Risk Management
• Business administration
• Strategic decision-making
• IT law and compliance

This interdisciplinary approach prepares graduates for both technical and management-level roles in cyber security.

The Cyber Security & Business (BSc) programme has a standard duration of 6 semesters (3 years). It includes a 12-week specialised internship in the 5th semester and the Bachelor’s thesis in the 6th semester. 

Applicants generally need:

• A recognised university entrance qualification equivalent to the German Abitur
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Analytical and technical aptitude

While the admission requirements are the same for all applicants, please note that the application process differs depending on your nationality and higher education entry qualification.

More information about the application process can be found under Application.

It is required to present a document that proves English language proficiency skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) unless you obtained your higher education entrance qualification in an English-speaking OECD country. The test must not be older than two years at the time of application. List of all recognised language tests

You can find the application deadlines on the Application page. Timely submission is essential as applications sent before or after this period will not be considered or reviewed.

Yes. Even though the programme is fully delivered in English you need basic German skills as those are beneficial for daily life, university administration and internships in Germany.

There are plenty of scholarship programmes you can apply for.

Based on your application, HTW Berlin will evaluate your previous coursework and exams to determine which credits can be recognized and in which semester you will be placed. More information

Approximately four weeks after the application deadlines, the notices of admission or refusal can be viewed online in the application portal of HTW Berlin. Please note that the programme director does not decide the admission or refusal of students and can therefore not grant information or special privileges. Noting the competitiveness and scarcity of spots in the study programme, we recommend quickly accepting your study place in case of a received admission. 

Graduates are qualified for international careers such as:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• IT Security Consultant
• IT Risk Manager
• Information Security Officer
• Compliance Manager
• Cyber Forensics Specialist

Germany and the EU face a significant shortage of cyber security professionals, creating strong long-term employment prospects. Further information about career opportunities can be found under Careers.

Germany offers attractive post-study work opportunities for international graduates. Cyber security is considered a high-demand field, which increases employment potential.

Yes. Graduates of the Cyber Security & Business (BSc) programme at Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin are eligible to apply for relevant Master’s programmes, subject to the specific admission requirements of each programme.
At HTW Berlin, suitable consecutive Master’s programmes include:

• MSc in Applied Computer Science (Angewandte Informatik)
• MSc in Business Computing (Wirtschaftsinformatik)

Please note that these Master’s programmes at HTW Berlin are currently taught in German.

The Bachelor’s degree follows the European Bologna framework and awards ECTS credits. It is therefore fully recognised within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). This enables graduates to apply for Master’s programmes at universities across Germany and throughout Europe, including English-taught programmes, provided they meet the respective entry requirements.

In other words, the degree offers strong academic mobility and international progression opportunities.