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The special admission procedure takes place once per academic year!
Registration period:
11th of January to 31st of July
Master Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Contents of degree programme
The MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity provides students with a sound understanding of both disciplines. It puts considerable emphasis on their intersection, and on the social, ethical and legal aspects that arise in their practical use.
The MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity is a two-year taught programme. It consists of three semesters of taught courses followed by a research project leading to the submission of a thesis and its defence at the end of the fourth term.
Particularities
- The MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity is a highly focused programme that enables students to concentrate on the core subjects Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (and their intersection) with an additional emphasis on the social, ethical and legal aspects that arise in practice.
- The programme is run jointly (as a “double degree programme”) with the University of Udine. Students from the Universities of Klagenfurt and Udine will be able to collaborate in lectures (delivered online) and projects.
- Students may branch out and study courses that are related to and relevant for the application areas of both Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, taking full advantage of the offerings of both universities.
Fact Box
Duration: 4 semesters
ECTS: 120
Level of qualification: Master’s degree programme
Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Prerequisites: Yes
Supplemental examinations: Yes
Special admission procedure: Yes
ECTS: 120
Level of qualification: Master’s degree programme
Degree: Master of Science (MSc)
Prerequisites: Yes
Supplemental examinations: Yes
Special admission procedure: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Contact details
Student Guidance Service
E-mail: studieninfo [at] aau [dot] at
Office of the Programme Director
E-mail: admissions-maics [at] aau [dot] at
Study objectives
The MSc programme aims to equip students with a sound understanding of the techniques of Artificial Intelligence, as well as the foundational techniques that underpin Cybersecurity. Considerable emphasis is placed on their intersection (i.e. Artificial Intelligence techniques to support Cybersecurity, and Cybersecurity techniques that enable secure Artificial Intelligence) and on the social, ethical and legal aspects that arise in their practical use.
Special admission procedure
To apply for the Master’s programme, applicants have to register online first. After they have created their personal account for registration, applicants have to upload a letter of motivation in English as well as further documents needed for the administrative procedure, such as a CV, a transcript of records, a Bachelor’s certificate as well as a copy of their passport. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Registration period for the special admission procedure
11th of January to 31st of July 2021
Prerequisites
Applicants need to have a BSc degree in either computer science, mathematics, statistics, or any related field within the wider range of science or technology degree programmes; in particular applicants need to demonstrate some knowledge of basic computer science concepts (either via courses/modules during your BSc or any kind of projects). Applicants also need to demonstrate proficiency in English, and the personal and professional qualities that make them suitable for this MSc degree programme.
Information on Bachelor’s degree programmes that are relevant for admission (PDF)
Programme structure
Programme structure: a tabular overview
| SUBJECT | DESIGNATION | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Required subjects |
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity | 8 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 14 | |
| Cybersecurity | 20 | |
| Elective subjects |
Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity | 34 |
| Responsible Innovation | 8 | |
| Optional Subjects | 6 | |
| Master’s thesis incl. seminars |
30 | |
| Total | 120 |
Recommended course of studies
Important note regarding lecture courses scheduled on a cyclical basis: Although certain lecture courses are only offered once a year, the corresponding examinations can be taken year-round on specific dates.
1. Semester (Starting in the winter semester)
| SUBJECT | ECTS | Course number + title | Course type |
| Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity | 4 | Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity | VC* |
| 4 | Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity | VC* | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 8 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | VC* |
| 6 | Machine Learning and Deep Learning | VC* | |
| Cybersecurity | 8 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | VC* |
| Total | 30 |
* compulsory attendance
| SUBJECT | ECTS | Course number + title | Course type |
| Cybersecurity | 12 | Verification and Validation for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (UDINE) | VC* |
| Responsible Innovation | 6 | Responsible Engineering of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity | SE* |
| Elective Subject & Optional Subjects | 12 | Further Information on the subjects can be found in the campus system (link: “LV Anmeldung”) | |
| Total | 30 |
* compulsory attendance
PDF, German version
legally binding!
PDF, English version
for information purposes only!
Periods of study abroad
In general, students are encouraged to spend a period of time studying abroad.
Erasmus+ and Joint Study programmes and the good international relations of your professors allow students to study at numerous partner universities in Europe and across the globe.
Careers and occupational profiles
Graduates of the Master’s degree programme in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity are distinguished by their special expertise in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. They are able to develop and implement complex solutions based on Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity, taking into account social, ethical and legal aspects. In addition, the Master’s programme prepares graduates for doctoral studies in the field of computer science.
Continuing your studies
Upon successful completion of the Master’s degree programme, students can continue their studies in the Doctoral degree programme.
Specialist courses
Within the scope of the free electives and in accordance with the respective curriculum, students can receive credits for individual courses or for entire modules from other subject areas.
Information for international applicants
If you have questions about applying for a visa, please visit the following sites:
International Office at the University of Klagenfurt
HELP.gv.at
OEAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research)
MIGRATION.gv.at
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