🔍 Key Message
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The Cyberus team has announced:
“We are pausing recruitment for 2026. We will reopen it again for 2027 under a different name and with a slightly different, but still very attractive, academic programme. Keep following us on our website.” master-cyberus.eu
📆 Project Details & Timeline
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Project name: CYBERUS — Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Cybersecurity master-cyberus.eu
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Start date: 1 January 2022
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End date / Funding period: 31 December 2027
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Total duration: 6 years of funding (2022-2027) under the Erasmus+ programme
🎓 What CYBERUS Offered
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Degree structure:
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A two-year full-time Master programme (4 semesters) with 120 ECTS credits. UNI.LU EN
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Students would study in multiple countries: France, Estonia, Luxembourg, Belgium (depending on specialization) master-cyberus.eu.
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Specialization tracks:
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IoT Cybersecurity (Université Libre de Bruxelles etc.)
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Software Cybersecurity (University of Luxembourg etc.)
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Scholarships and Financial Support:
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The programme could offer €1,400/month stipend for selected students plus tuition fee waivers for top ranked applicants.
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Number of scholarships limited; also fee waiver opportunities for others.
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Admission Conditions (for 2025 intake):
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Applicants with computer science / computer engineering background strongly advised.
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Requirement of documents: CV, proof of identity, diplomas (with translations if needed), transcripts, proof of being in top 10% of class (recommended), etc.
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For pre-selected applicants: motivation letter, letters of reference, interviews etc.
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⚠️ What’s Changing in 2026
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No new student intake in 2026.
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The programme will resume in 2027, but:
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Under a different name.
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With a slightly different academic programme (though still very attractive).
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📌Alternatives
SECCLO has introduced new program: CYBERSURE
📝 What Applicants Should Keep Doing
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Keep an eye on the official Cyberus website for updates on the 2027 intake. master-cyberus.eu
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Prepare if you’re interested:
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Maintain strong academic record.
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Gather required documents (transcripts, diplomas, recommendations).
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Stay informed about possible specialization changes.
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🌟 Looking Ahead: Hope for 2027
Although the recruitment is paused for 2026, there’s strong reason for optimism:
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The project is still funded through 2027, which means there is institutional support to continue.
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A rebranded / updated programme often brings improvements: more relevant courses, new partners, better alignment with industry needs.
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For prospective students: this pause can be used to prepare and position well for when admissions open.
💬 Conclusion
CYBERUS was, and remains, a high-quality Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme in cybersecurity. While there will be no intake in 2026, the pause is temporary. The EU grant covers until end of 2027, which suggests that the programme will be renewed under a refreshed format in 2027.
Applicants interested in cybersecurity, especially those with strong technical backgrounds, should stay ready. When the name changes and the academic programme evolves, the opportunity will be back—and likely better.
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