Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is one of Germany's largest research universities and a recognised centre for IT security education. It offers a dedicated bachelor's and master's programme in IT security.
The curriculum spans network and systems security, secure software development, and digital forensics, backed by active research groups and close ties to the regional technology industry.
As a Bavarian public university, studies carry only a small semester contribution, making the specialised IT-security degree broadly accessible.