Russia’s first master’s degree programme in cryptography launched

Russia’s Novosibirsk State University will start the specialized master’s degree programme in the field of cryptography. The teaching will be carried out in English. Students will study all aspects of blockchain technology, as well as encryption techniques.

The Univesristy’s press-office already announced the enrollment of 15 students for a two-years “Master in Cryptography” master’s degree programme.

“The main goal [of this programme] is to attract bright students from all over the world and give them the profound theoretical and practical knowledge in all the aspects of contemporary cryptography for the purpose of their further involvement in research and development activity in this field,” – stated the announcement posted on the university’s official website.

The program begins in September this year.