Cyber Security Engineering-Bachelor at Tallinn University of Technology

Programme Overview

The Cyber Security Engineering programme at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is a 3-year (180 ECTS), full-time undergraduate programme taught in English and leading to a BSc (Bachelor of Science in Engineering). The programme provides a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training to develop skills for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure IT systems and addressing complex cybersecurity challenges.

Programme Structure

The curriculum includes general IT and cybersecurity studies, core subjects such as networks, programming, databases, and web applications, and advanced cybersecurity topics including IT systems administration, penetration testing, malware, forensics, cryptography, and cybersecurity governance. More than 50% of the curriculum focuses on practical laboratories and real-world scenarios. Students also complete an internship and a graduation thesis involving the analysis and solution of a practical cybersecurity problem.

Key Subjects

Students study networking and network security, logging and monitoring, cybersecurity governance and management, and programming. Programming studies include languages such as Java, C#, Python, C, and C++.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent and have at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA. If the secondary education CGPA is below 60%, the requirement may be fulfilled through a higher education qualification with at least 60%, provided the secondary education CGPA is not below 50%. Applicants must provide proof of adequate English proficiency, submit a programme-specific motivation letter, and complete a proctored online test and online interview.

The motivation letter must address the applicant’s interest in IT and cybersecurity, reasons for choosing Estonia and TalTech, relevant work and IT experience, programming languages, operating systems, previous competencies, achievements, and interests. The source specifically states that AI-generated text is not acceptable for the motivation letter.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can begin their careers as IT specialists and progress toward roles such as CERT member or Chief Security Officer. Students can also continue their studies with TalTech’s MSc in Cybersecurity.