How to get into cyber in 2026?
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Looking to start studying cybersecurity but you are unsure where to study? Here you can find some tips on where to start or continue your cyber journey through courses organized by our educational partners, other online courses, and different learning opportunities. If you speak Finnish, check out the Finnish version of the article for more options.
Aalto University:Â
Study language: EN
Teaching period: 21.4 - 26.5.2026Â
Application deadline: 6.4.2026
Teaching method: OnlineÂ
Study Credits: 5 ECTS
Application through Fitech.
Lectures are mandatory and held on Tuesdays 14:15 - 18:00.Â
Quick description: The course focuses on overall understanding of cybersecurity including different types of threats, cyber defense strategies, evaluation of technological solutions and emerging trends. After the course students are expected to understand digital security.
Haaga-Helia:Â
Study language: ENÂ
Duration of studies: 3.5 years, 210 ECTSÂ
Mode of teaching: Full-time studies on Pasila campus (Helsinki)
Application period: the application period was in January for 2026Â
Bachelor of Business Administration (Tradenomi), Business Information Technology Â
In this study program you have several major and/or minor study options of which ICT Infrastructures and Cloud Services include the most Cyber security related opportunities
Study language: ENÂ
Duration of studies: 1,5 - 3 years (alongside work or full-time), 90 ECTSÂ
Campus: PasialÂ
Mode of studies: evening, weekend, online, virtual and intensive studiesÂ
Application period: 31 August to 10 September 2026Â
Degree Programme in Business Technologies, Master of Business Administration
In this study programme you can choose ICT Management which includes cybersecurity studiesÂ
Other universities
These universities have also offered cyber degree programmes in English in the past. Their application periods have typically been in January, and they are not taking applications at the time of publication.
Laurea University of Applied Sciences offers a 3,5 year (210 ECTS) Bachelor Of Business Administration degree in Business Information Technology and Cyber Security. In this programme you will deepen your expertise in Cybersecurity with business management perspective. Programme content is connected to cybersecurity frameworks provided by the most prominent associations including Comptia, ISC2 and ISACA. The next application period are not yet published at the time of writing this article.Â
University of Turku offers a 2-year Master’s Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology: Cyber Security. The application period for 2026 was in January, but if this University interests you, you can check back for next year’s application later.
Turku AMK offers a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering programme in Information and Communications Technology with a Data Networks and Cybersecurity competence track. Applications have closed for 2026 but took place in January, however the application period for Path Studies takes place 21.7. – 4.8.2026.
JAMK has an Online study course: Deepen Your Cyber Security Skills in Cyber Defense.Â
The studies are intended for cybersecurity professionals wishing to expand their cyber security skills from a cyber defence perspective.
The application information will be updated later when a better schedule for the next session is known.Â
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Online courses
You can also delve deeper into cyber with individual courses.
FITech offers university courses free of charge for degree students and adult learners in Finland. They have both beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses.
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate offered through Coursera includes 170 hours of instruction and hundreds of practice-based assessments and activities that simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios that are critical for success in the workplace. The course can be completed at your own pace, however a Coursera Plus subscription is required.
Cisco Networking Academy contains free courses, modules, and contents on cybersecurity, networking, and other ICT topics.
Microsoft Learn is the place to go for Microsoft-related learning paths. The courses are free of charge, but taking a certification exam has a fee.
Gamified learning environments
Hack The Box Academy and Try Hack Me are platforms containing both theory and practical exercises as well as learning paths. They are free to use for the basic content, but more advanced content requires a subscription. Well suited for beginners.
Capture the Flag
CTF competitions and practices are a great way to polish your skills - and so is reading write-ups of the flags others have solved.
Next Gen Hack Challenge is mainly aimed for people under the age of 26. A team made up of qualifying participants will officially represent Finland in the European Cyber ​​Security Challenge. This year, the pre-qualifiers run 20th Feb through 23rd March 2026.
PicoCTF hosted by Carnegie Mellon University is a beginner-friendly platform. You can sign up to use the practice area picoGym to test your skills at previous years’ CTF challenges. The PicoCTF competition of 2026 takes place 9th through 19th March.
Text: Maria Talvela & Varpu Huhtinen, W4CFI Articles