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CAS ETH in Cyber Security

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  • Autumn Semester

    Start

  • 1 semester

    Duration
  • ETH Zurich
    Location
  • English
    Tuition language

  • 01.04–01.07.2025

    Application period

  • CHF 12,000

    Programme fee

In brief: The CAS ETH in Cyber Security

Exploring the fundamentals of cyber security from a computer science and policy perspective.

Structure and content

Programme description

Cyber security is an umbrella term for a wide range of different topics. In this programme we focus on the fundamentals of cyber security from a computer science point of view. The purely technical view of cyber security is complemented with more policy-​based views, where implications for the state, the industry, and the private sector are discussed.

Objectives

The main goal of the CAS is to introduce the fundamentals of modern information security. Attendees of the programme gain a solid basis to understand today's challenges and problems associated with cyber security.

Professional perspectives

Graduates should understand the complexity associated with many problems in cyber security and thus be well prepared to understand the diversity of aspects necessary to take sustainable and rational decisions to address cyber security related challenges.

Structure and format

The programme comprises of three modules designed specifically for the CAS ETH in Cyber Security. The central module introduces the technical foundations of cyber security, whereas the other two modules focus on concurrent challenges related to cyber security. The technical focus of the programme is complemented with policy-​based aspects of cyber security.

Tuition language(s)

English

Credits

10 ECTS credits
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Target group and admission

Target group

Professionals, not necessarily with a strong background in computer science, working in a position, where they need a basic understanding of technical as well as more policy or strategy related aspects of cyber security.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science acknowledged by ETH plus work experience in an area relevant for the topic of the programme.

Required language skills

English: C1 – external page Show proficiency scales

Language(s) of performance assessment

English
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Dates and venue

Start

Every Autumn Semester

Duration

1 semester, part-time (one day per week); expected effort: approx. 250–300 hours

Application period

01.04–01.07.2025 (rolling admission)

Location

ETH Zurich
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Fees

Programme fee

CHF 12,000

Application fee

CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-​refundable, credit card payment only)

Withdrawal fee

  • Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
  • More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 4,000
  • After the start of the programme: CHF 12,000

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Application

Questions about the application

ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail

Recommended procedure for a successful application

Application documents

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Organiser

Programme management

Dr Siniša Matetić
Programme Director/Programme Coordinator
Dr Siniša Matetić
Professor Kenneth Paterson
Deputy Programme Director
Professor Kenneth Paterson

Contact

Dr Siniša Matetić
  • +41 44 632 28 67

ETH Zurich
Institute of Information Security

Tamlyn Altmann
  • +41 44 633 85 94

ETH Zurich
Institute of Information Security
Universitätstrasse 6
8092 Zurich

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, Department of Computer Science (D-INFK)

Further information

CAS ETH in Cyber Security
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