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Study cybersecurity, data and cloud computing in Europe

Looking to specialise in digital security and data systems? Erasmus Mundus programmes in cybersecurity and cloud computing combine advanced technical training with international mobility, preparing you for research and industry roles.

Why choose Erasmus Mundus for cybersecurity, data and cloud computing studies?

Access to advanced research infrastructure

Study at leading European technical universities equipped with high-performance computing clusters and dedicated laboratories for security testing and cloud systems.

Curriculum aligned with industry requirements 

Join programmes developed with input from industry partners in telecommunications, cloud computing, and cybersecurity and gain  engineering skills relevant to current digital service challenges.

Interdisciplinary technical expertise 

Master software engineering, data science, and security while addressing the legal and ethical frameworks of the EU digital economy.

Structured pathways to industry and doctoral study 

Many programmes include internships, research projects, or industry-linked theses that build professional networks and support progression to senior technical roles or PhD research.

Plan ahead!

Most scholarship deadlines fall between October and January, so start preparing early!

4 Erasmus Mundus programmes in this area

SECCLO - Master’s Programme in Security and Cloud Computing

Study locations: Aalto University (Finland), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), NTNU The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, (Norway), DTU (Denmark), University of Tartu (Estonia), or EURECOM (France).

What makes it unique

Focuses on the full stack of secure systems engineering and distributed computing, providing students with two degrees from leading Nordic and European technical universities.

Security for mobile and cloud platforms 

Develop technical expertise in network architectures, secure systems design, and the engineering of scalable, distributed applications for mobile environments.

Industry-integrated learning 

Includes summer schools and opportunities for industry internships where students work on R&D projects with global technology partners.

DEAI - Erasmus Mundus joint master: Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Study locations: Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain), TU Wien – Technische Universität Wien (Austria), Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France).

What makes it unique

Connects students to a network of AI researchers across five European countries, with a focus on the engineering foundations of large-scale data systems and artificial intelligence.

Data engineering foundations and specialisation tracks

Build a core understanding of data management, distributed systems, and machine learning, before specialising in one of three tracks: Business, Economics and Financial Data Science; Knowledge-Driven Data Management and Intelligence; or Data and Intelligence for Heterogeneous Systems.

Project-based and research-oriented learning

Participate in applied projects, seminars, and collaborative research activities, including a summer school with contributions from academic and industry experts.

CYBERUS - Erasmus mundus joint master in cybersecurity

Study locations: Université Bretagne Sud (France), Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia), University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium).

What makes it unique

Addresses software and Internet of Things (IoT) security through a dual-degree pathway that integrates technical training with professional placements in the cybersecurity industry.

IoT and software security specialisations

Choose between focus areas in hardware-level security and side-channel attacks for IoT, or advanced software engineering for secure digital infrastructures.

Professional and technical skill development

Includes a five-month international internship and modules covering the legal and entrepreneurial aspects of the cybersecurity field.

EDISS - Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Programme on the Engineering of Data-intensive Intelligent Software Systems

Study locations: Åbo Akademi University (Finland), Mälardalen University (Sweden), University of L’Aquila (Italy), University of the Balearic Islands (Spain).

What makes it unique

Integrates software engineering with data science, training experts to incorporate machine learning and data-driven solutions into real-time software architectures.

Model-driven and intelligent software systems 

Follow specialised paths in Industrial Software Engineering, Computer Vision and Intelligent Systems, or Model Driven ML Software Engineering, focusing on building and integrating data-driven solutions into complex software systems.

Research and industry collaboration 

Complete a master’s thesis linked to active research or an industrial project, supported by a mandatory internship to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

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