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Master’s program

Cybersecurity

Protect the systems people depend on.

The program prepares specialists able to design secure systems, find vulnerabilities and build security processes in an organisation. Practice takes place in the university’s cyber range and with partners.

“Here we get a chance to solve real human problems, not textbook examples.”
Portrait of a student of the program

Artem

Cybersecurity student

  • 2 years

    MSc in Information Security

  • Russian and English

    Language of instruction

  • Global

    opportunities

  • Hands-on

    projects from year 1

Program overview

Attack in order to learn to defend.

Students study both sides: offensive security and defence. Training incidents are dissected on the real infrastructures of the cyber range.

Students discussing a project in a campus common area

Real projects. Real impact.

Program facts

Degree
MSc in Information Security
Duration
2 years4 semesters
Language of instruction
Russian and English
Next intake
Next intakeSeptember 2027
Location
Innopolis, Republic of Tatarstan

Curriculum

Two years at the front line.

Cryptography, network and application security, incident response, law and risk management — and a thesis on a real task.

  1. Students discussing a project in a campus common area

    Advanced courses in information security, a research seminar and the choice of a supervisor.

    • Advanced Algorithms
    • Statistical Learning
    • Research Seminar
    • Electives
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    Laboratory work, a publication and a master’s thesis with an industry or research partner.

    • Laboratory Project
    • Scientific Writing
    • Master’s Thesis

Labs and research

From ideas to real-world solutions

Join our research labs and work on cutting-edge technologies with world-class researchers and industry partners.

Our faculty

Learn from world-class researchers

Our faculty are leading researchers and industry experts working at the frontier of their fields.

Student projects

Real projects. Real impact.

  • The Smart Home Security Assessment project: a working moment

    Smart Home Security Assessment

    IoT Security

    12 vulnerabilities found and fixed in a partner’s devices.

  • The Incident Training Platform project: a working moment

    Incident Training Platform

    Response

    Attack scenarios for training security teams.

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Your future

Specialists trusted with systems.

Graduates work in security operations centres, product security teams and consulting.

98%
Employment ratewithin 6 months
20+
Partner companiesbanks, telecom, industry
5
Industry certificationspreparation within the courses
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“Innopolis gave me the skills, confidence and network to build a career I’m excited about.”
MichaelAlumnus, machine learning engineer

Admissions

Ready to build a brighter tomorrow?

We look for curious, motivated problem-solvers who want to make a difference.

  • Completed secondary education (or equivalent)
  • Strong background in mathematics and computer science (recommended)
  • English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
  • Online application and motivation letter
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Be part of a story that shapes a brighter tomorrow.

Apply now