The MSc in Cybersecurity (Applied Cryptography) programme is an intensive one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme by coursework taught in three trimesters per academic year. The courses are delivered in intensive formats of a full 13 weeks. All courses are conducted at NTU main campus.

• Coursework-only track: 30 AU coursework
• Coursework and Dissertation track: 24 AU coursework + Dissertation

The requirements for graduation are:

• Please note that ALL students will automatically be assigned the default Option 1 - Coursework Only. If you wish to apply for Option 2: Coursework and Dissertation, more information on the change of study option will be provided to you during Trimester 1 of the academic year. Change of option is only permitted once.
• ​​Successful completion of the courses of a total of 30 AU as prescribed by MSc in Cybersecurity (Applied Cryptography); and
• Attaining a minimum CGPA of 2.50 at the completion of the programme of study.​ 

Programme Features

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Applied Cryptography) provides rigorous and practice-oriented training in modern cybersecurity, with a distinctive specialisation in applied cryptography. The programme combines core cybersecurity foundations in computer security, application security, and network security with in-depth study of cryptography, secure protocols, cryptanalysis, and secure implementation.

Compulsory Courses

Prescribed Elective Courses

Unrestricted Elective Courses

Academic Calendar

For the Trimester Calendar (for NTU Graduate Programmes such as this one), please click here.

Admission Requirements

The admission criteria are as follows:

• A good Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative programme (e.g. mathematics, physics, engineering, computer sciences, finance, or related fields etc).
• A TOEFL score of 85 or more, or IELTS score of 6.0 or more, for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction
  
  Below are preferred but not required:
  

• A good GMAT score or GRE score
• Some relevant work experience

Refer to  Coursework Programmes Admission Guide for the general requirements for admission.

NOTE:

• Do not send a hardcopy admission package unless requested. 
• Complete set of supporting documents (must be legible) have to be uploaded via the fully digital application portal. Applicants to/may upload their TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT or GRE score via the online application.
• The criteria listed above are minimum admission requirements. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission, as selection is competitive.

Application Procedure and Timeline

Medical Check-Up

Enrolling students must undergo a medical check-up and obtain a receipt certifying that they are medically fit for studies. This certification must be presented before matriculation. Details about the check-up will be provided upon acceptance into the programme.

The tuition fees are as follows:

All fees shown are inclusive of 9% prevailing GST.

Please note the following:

1. All fees shown are inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).
2. The above fees are based on the shortest candidature period. Additional fees will be determined and applied on a case-by-case basis.
3. There is an application fee of S$50.
4. A one-time miscellaneous fee will be billed every academic year. Please click here for details.
5. Tuition fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and other course materials. The costs of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses must be borne by the student.
6. Tuition fees are paid in 3 instalments for full-time and 6 for part-time students, aligned with each trimester. Study grants and other incentives are evenly distributed across all trimesters.
7. The university currently has no scholarship, government service agreement, or service obligation scheme available for students.
8. The fees and grants are reviewed annually and subject to revision
   
   

SPMS MSc Studentship:

SPMS awards studentships to outstanding candidates to nurture talents for the competitive quantitative field. Studentship applicants must possess vital/strong academic records and demonstrate leadership qualities and potential.

This studentship is open to candidates of all nationalities except those already receiving a scholarship.

All applicants will be considered for the awards, and the shortlisted candidates will receive interview invitations.

The successful candidates will receive a studentship letter together with the offer letter.

Financial Assistance:

• Singapore Citizens (SCs): study grant of S$10,000 + prevailing GST (S$10,900).
• Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs): study grant of S$5,000 + prevailing GST (S$5,450)
• Needy SCs and SPRs may apply for financial aid (up to S$10,900 in addition to the SC/SPR study grant).
• NTU Alumni: On top of the above, alumni can enjoy a 10% grant of the tuition fee. Eligible for holders of bachelor’s, master’s, and/or doctoral degrees obtained from NTU Singapore.
• SCs and SPRs may enjoy tuition fee subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore (For enquiry: sfcredit@ntu.edu.sg)