How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity is a master’s programme at University of Klagenfurt in Klagenfurt, taught in English. It runs for 2 years (4 semesters) and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Klagenfurt as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. University of Klagenfurt is a public university in Carinthia.
How it compares
Master in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity is one of 4 English-taught Artificial Intelligence programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 3 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
The Master's in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at the University of Klagenfurt is an English-language degree that puts the two core subjects, and the point where they meet, at the centre. It is a public university programme of 120 ECTS over four semesters, and it leads to a Master of Science (MSc).
What you study
The curriculum is built around required subjects and electives. The required block covers Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (12 ECTS), Artificial Intelligence (14 ECTS) and Cybersecurity (8 ECTS). The first semester, as the recommended course of study lays it out, includes Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Social, Ethical and Legal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, and Introduction to Cybersecurity. In the second semester you take Verification and Validation for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, taught with Udine, and Responsible Engineering of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, a seminar.
Electives carry real weight: a Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (42 ECTS), Responsible Innovation (8 ECTS) and Optional Subjects (6 ECTS). The Master's thesis, including seminars and the final overall examination, accounts for 30 ECTS. The programme stresses the intersection of the two fields: AI techniques that support cybersecurity, and cybersecurity techniques that make AI secure. Social, ethical and legal aspects run through the teaching.
How the programme is organised
You study in Klagenfurt, and the programme is also run as a double degree with the Università degli studi di Udine. Students from both universities work together in lectures delivered online and in projects, and you can draw on courses from both institutions. Several courses are marked as compulsory attendance, including the introductory lectures and the Udine course. Some lectures run on a cyclical basis, once a year, but the exams can be taken on set dates through the year. A recommended course of study guides you semester by semester, and you can study at your own pace.
Who it suits
This is for someone with a Bachelor's in computer science, mathematics, statistics or a related science or technology field who wants to go deep into AI and security rather than sample many areas. You should be comfortable with basic computer science concepts, shown through courses, modules or projects. The programme also asks for personal and professional qualities that fit the degree. The number of students is limited, which the programme presents as a way to give each student closer support.
Admission, language and next steps
Entry goes through a special admission procedure. You register online, create a personal account and upload a motivation video in English plus a transcript of records, your Bachelor's certificate and a copy of your passport. Incomplete applications are not considered. The application period is published on the programme's own page, and applications go straight to the institution. English proficiency at level B2 of the CEFR is required at the time of application, and the university publishes the accepted qualifications. The teaching language is English. At a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Graduates can go on to the Doctorate in Technical Sciences.
What the register says
The master's programme in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at the University of Klagenfurt focuses on (combining) the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The aim is to enable graduates to use artificial intelligence and cybersecurity solutions in a high-quality, ethical manner. This requires profound basic knowledge and skills in the subject area of computer science/mathematics and deeper knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence or cybersecurity and relevant ethical aspects.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Developing and implementing complex AI and cybersecurity solutions
- Roles that combine AI techniques with security work
- Work that weighs social, ethical and legal aspects of AI in practice
- Doctoral studies in computer science, including the Doctorate in Technical Sciences
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Klagenfurt. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure consisting of submission of a curriculum vitae in English and a letter of motivation. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at University of Klagenfurt. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years (4 semesters) of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Klagenfurt as the campus town for this programme at University of Klagenfurt.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Klagenfurt. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure consisting of submission of a curriculum vitae in English and a letter of motivation. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at University of Klagenfurt.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with University of Klagenfurt.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at University of Klagenfurt is linked from this page so you can compare.
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