17.10.2024.

Description
The specialisation focuses on the general ideas, techniques and methods of Applied Cryptography as well as on the theoretical background and solid knowledge, putting security in a wider context. Students will learn Advanced cryptography and its applications and protocols, Economics of Security and Privacy.

How much does it cost?
The tuition fee is 3,200.00 EUR per semester, needs to be paid by semester start OR in case you need it for a visa, until the deadline of the visa administration.
Furthermore, you have to pay a 150 EUR application fee. (It is a NON-REFUNDABLE one-time fee) It is the fee of the administration costs of your application: checking your documents, organising your interview. Without the payment of this fee your application will be rejected.

How can I apply?

IMPORTANT! Before submitting your application, please double check your personal data AND the e–mail address. This will be your official e-mail address, we will write you information letters ONLY onto this e-mail address. In case you would like to change your e-mail address later, please write an e-mail to coordinator@csmsc.elte.hu

  • Please, sign in at the site and upload the following application materials wholly:
    • Secondary school certificate (GCE / GCSE / …)
    • Bachelor-level degree. If you don’t have a final document yet (because you’re in your final year), you can send it later, as soon as possible, but please send us your transcript anyway.
    • Transcript of records
      Without these documents the admission committee rejects your application!
    • Copy of any further documents - e.g. computer courses, language exams etc.
    • A curriculum vitae, listing your personal data, your educational background, and work experience (if you have), and mentioning whatever you find relevant
    • A motivation letter describing your situation and objectives with applying to our University’s training
    • A copy of the main pages of your valid passport.
    • A passport photo not older than 3 months.
    • Proof of application fee transfer – 150 EUR

In case the academic transcript of your Bachelor studies is missing, your application will be rejected.
In case any of the necessary documents is still missing by the application deadline, your application will be rejected.
If a document is not in English, please send both a copy of original and an official English translation, otherwise we cannot evaluate it.
Of course, you must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally come to the university.
In case you apply for more than one training programme in an application period, only one application fee needs to be paid.

What happens next?

  • In case you payed the application fee, your documents will be checked
  • In case you have uploaded everything correctly, you will get an invitation e-mail for an online test to your e-mail address registered during the application process, and we organise you an interview in English to check if you have an intermediate level language knowledge.
  • Once everything is done and your results exceed the expected level, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance via the application site.
  • With the Letter of Acceptance you can apply for a visa.

How to pay the application fee of 150 EUR? - Essential guide

  • Open the official payment platform of ELTE.
  • Accept the privacy notices at the bottom of the page.
  • Then click on Start Shopping.
  • Select the Faculty (Faculty of Informatics) from the drop-down menu,
  • then the payment title (application fee),
  • then add the related study programme in the Subtitle section.
  • Click on To the Cart.
  • The cart summary will appear on the right-hand side of the screen. If you selected the right fee, click on Next.
  • Fill out the Billing data.
  • IMPORTANT!!! Fill in following Notice: MSc in Computer Science, E10204/18
    Without the correct comment, your payment will not be accepted!
  • then click on Go to Payment.
  • Check your billing information; if everything is correct, click 'Pay'.

Rules regarding application fee:

  • The fee can only be paid via the ELTE Webshop. 
  • Cash payment is not accepted. 
  • The fee can only be paid in euros (EUR). 
  • No other currency is accepted. 
  • The application fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-redistributable. 
  • If you apply for multiple courses, you must pay the fee separately for each course. 
  • A third party can also pay on your behalf (e.g. family member, academic advisor, representative). 
  • We do not accept group payments: a separate transaction is required for each application. 
  • In case of re-application, the fee must be paid again. 
  • Payment of the fee does not mean automatic admission. 

With any questions or remarks, please contact the coordinator: coordinator@csmsc.elte.hu