Linnaeus University
Bachelor of Science in Network Security

Växjö, Sweden

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

3 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

15 Jan 2027

EARLIEST START DATE

31 Aug 2027

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Science in Network Security program focuses on providing students with the technical skills needed to protect computer networks. It covers key topics, including network architecture, security protocols, and risk management, preparing you for challenges in the field. This program emphasizes hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge essential for effective network security.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various paths in the technology sector. Possible careers include network administrator, information security analyst, and penetration tester. This degree equips you with the competencies to adapt and succeed in the ever-evolving landscape of network security.

Trojans, ransomware, phishing, and other threats to both individuals and businesses demand ever more attention. If you want to learn how to stop these threats, this program is the right one for you!

Sensitive and confidential information, such as credit card numbers and medical records, is sent between computers around the world. How can we ensure that this information only reaches those it is meant for?

To become an expert in IT security, particularly network security, a series of competencies are required. You have to be good at handling a computer, of course, and at understanding how the different parts of a computer system interact. In particular, you also need to be able to program computers.

Degree

Bachelor of Science with specialization in Network Security. The main field of study: Computer Science.

This is Linnaeus University

Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the southeast of Sweden. We are located in two nature-loving cities, one by the Baltic sea and one surrounded by lakes in the greenest city in Europe. More facts about Linnaeus University:

Founded in 2010 through a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University;
Located in Kalmar and Växjö;
44,000 enrolled students;
2,200 enrolled international students;
6th largest university in Sweden in terms of the number of students;
780 partner universities in more than 80 countries;
100-degree programs on the first-cycle level, 8 of them taught in English;
80-degree programs on the second-cycle level, 35 of them taught in English.

Växjö

Roughly 15 minutes by bike from the city center, you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. It is like a small society with a university, student accommodation, and student life. Here you become part of a creative knowledge environment.

What will you come across on an excursion in Växjö – the city of contrasts? You will find good restaurants, a celebrated hockey team, and cozy cafés where you can enjoy a latte with lingonberry flavor. In Växjö, beautiful nature is always just around the corner; the city is surrounded by lakes and forests. Students like the combination of the city center and the active student life on campus. Your dream of the future starts here!