Cybersecurity

Student Representation – Computer Science Degree Program
The student representatives can be reached at the following email address:
📧 rapp_cyber@uniroma1.it (for issues related to the Bachelor's degree program)
For matters concerning the department more broadly, please contact:
📧 rappstud@di.uniroma1.it
The student representatives of the degree program are responsible for collecting feedback, concerns, and proposals from students and bringing them to the attention of the teaching staff, the program coordination, and other relevant bodies. These may include reports of critical issues, requests for clarification, or constructive suggestions to improve teaching and services.
Among the main tasks of the student representatives:

• Listening to and collecting reports, requests, and suggestions from students, and identifying the appropriate channel (professors, administrative office, program chair, etc.) to address them
• Collaborating with representatives in other bodies (e.g., Department Council, Faculty Assembly, Committees, etc.) to raise issues or proposals that go beyond the scope of the individual degree program

Anyone who has feedback, proposals, or concerns in line with the above is encouraged to contact the student representatives of the degree program.
 

Professor Tiziana Calamoneri
She is the go-to professor for students with disabilities and SLD regarding teaching issues. She liaises with teachers, facilitating the identification of personalized compensatory and dispensatory measures that are also compatible with exam procedures.  

Dr. Alessandra Fremiotti 
fremiotti@di.uniroma1.it

The Student Ombudsman for the three-year period 2023-2024 is Professor Fabio Grasso

Educational Affairs Office (for incoming and current students):
segr.didattica@di.uniroma1.it
We answer all your questions related to teaching: classes, exams, study plans, graduation sessions, attendance issues, and any doubts regarding course content.
We do not answer questions about administrative matters such as student records or tuition fees.

Faculty Student Office for all administrative matters, from enrollment to graduation:
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/segreteria-amministrativa-studenti-di-ingegneria-dellinformazione-informatica-e-statistica

Art. 1 Access Requirements
Art. 2 Verification of Access Requirements
Art. 3 Transfers, Course Shortening, and Credit Recognition
Art. 4 Completion Plans and Individual Study Plans
Art. 5 Teaching Methods
Art. 6 Attendance, Prerequisites, and Advancement to Subsequent Years
Art. 7 Part-Time Status
Art. 8 Students Beyond Regular Duration and Validity of Acquired Credits
Art. 9 Tutoring
Art. 10 Excellence Programs
Art. 11 Final Exam
Art. 12 Extracurricular Exams
Art. 1 Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity requires the possession of a three-year bachelor’s degree or another equivalent university qualification obtained abroad that is deemed suitable.
Additionally, applicants must have knowledge of fundamental computer science topics, including computer architectures, algorithms and data structures, programming languages, databases, computer networks, and operating systems. Applicants must have earned at least 44 university credits (CFU) in the following disciplinary sectors: at least 18 CFU in MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/05, MAT/06, FIS/01, INF/01, SECS-S/01; and at least 24 CFU in MAT/08, MAT/09, INF/01, ING-INF/01, ING-INF/02, ING-INF/03, ING-INF/04, ING-INF/05, ING-IND/31, ING-IND/35, SECS-P/06, SECS-P/07, SECS-P/08, SECS-P/10, IUS/01, IUS/20.
Applicants who do not meet these curricular requirements may enroll in individual courses, as provided in the University Study Guide, and take the corresponding exams prior to enrolling in the master’s program. Students who have not yet obtained their degree may also enroll, provided they complete it by the deadline indicated in the Study Guide for the relevant academic year.
Art. 2 Verification of Admission Requirements
Possession of the required knowledge will be assessed by a commission appointed by the Degree Program Board (CdS), which will evaluate the applicant’s preparation based on:

• Relevance of the undergraduate curriculum;
• Other extracurricular activities, including work experience and additional training;
• English language proficiency at B2 level;
• An interview.

Art. 3 Transfers, Changes of Program, Shortened Courses, and Credit Recognition
Art. 3.1 Transfers and Program Changes
Applications from students transferring from other Master’s programs at Sapienza University or from other universities, military academies, or higher military institutions are subject to approval by the Cybersecurity CdS, which:

• Assesses the possibility of full or partial recognition of previous studies, including validation of completed exams and credits; for transfers within the same degree class, at least 50% of credits per disciplinary sector must be recognized (Art. 3, paragraph 11 of D.M. 1649/23);
• Determines the academic year in which the student will be enrolled;
• Establishes any additional training obligations;
• Prepares a completion plan for obtaining the degree.

If the student could be admitted to a year beyond those currently offered, they may choose between enrolling in the corresponding year of the previous program or the most advanced year currently active (Art. 33, paragraph 5 of the University Academic Regulations). Applications must be submitted according to deadlines and procedures in the University Study Guide.
Art. 3.2 Shortened Courses
Students already holding a four-year, five-year, or previous specialist degree or a current master’s degree wishing to pursue an additional degree may request enrollment in a year beyond the first. The CdS evaluates:

• Recognition of previous studies and credits;
• The academic year of enrollment;
• Any additional educational requirements;
• The completion plan.

Students cannot enroll in a master’s program of the same class in which they have already earned a degree. Applications must follow the deadlines and procedures in the Study Guide.
Art. 3.3 Credit Recognition Criteria
Previously earned university credits (CFU) may be recognized if the courses’ content, documented by course syllabi, aligns with the master’s degree curriculum. For transfers within the same class (LM-66), at least 50% of credits in each disciplinary sector are guaranteed recognition.
The CdS may recognize equivalence between disciplinary sectors based on course content and curriculum alignment. Credits already recognized in a previous degree cannot be counted again for the master’s program. Professional or post-secondary certified knowledge may also be recognized, up to 6 CFU of complementary activities.
Art. 4 Completion Plans and Individual Study Plans
Students must obtain official approval from the CdS for their complete study plan before registering for non-mandatory courses; otherwise, exam registrations may be annulled.
Approval may be obtained through:

1. Adopting one of the official completion plans;
2. Submitting an individual study plan.

All plans must be submitted online via the university system (Infostud) between September 1 and December 31.
Art. 4.1 Completion Plans
Adopting a completion plan involves:

1. Selecting one of three proposed study tracks;
2. Choosing 3 optional courses within the track;
3. Choosing additional courses totaling 12 CFU from the entire Sapienza course offerings.

Approval by the CdS ensures the student may register for both mandatory and selected optional courses.
Art. 4.2 Individual Study Plans
Students not adopting a completion plan may propose an individual study plan by:

1. Selecting 3 courses from at least one proposed track;
2. Choosing additional courses totaling 12 CFU from the University’s offerings.

Approval requires that the proposed plan aligns with one of the suggested tracks.
Art. 4.3 Modifications
Students may change plans in subsequent academic years. Already recorded exams cannot be replaced.
Art. 5 Teaching Methods
Courses are semester-based and delivered through lectures, exercises, and lab activities, allowing sufficient time for independent study. The nominal duration of the master’s program is 4 semesters (2 years).
Art. 5.1 University Credits (CFU)
One CFU represents approximately 25 hours of student workload. For the Cybersecurity Master’s:

• 1 CFU = 8 hours of lectures, or 12 hours of lab/exercises, or 20 hours of guided professional training or assisted study.
• The total program workload is 120 CFU, with at least 50% reserved for individual study.

Course syllabi are available at https://corsidilaurea.uniroma1.it.
Art. 5.2 Academic Calendar
The academic year has two semesters and three exam periods:

• First teaching period: late September to late December;
• Second teaching period: late February to early June;
• Exam periods: January-February, June-July, and September;
• Extraordinary exams in April and November for out-of-course, repeating, or working students.

Art. 5.3 Examination Procedures
Grades are awarded on a 30-point scale (minimum 18/30) or as pass/fail. Evaluation may include written exams, oral exams, and independent student work.
Art. 6 Attendance, Prerequisites, and Progression
Attendance is highly recommended but not mandatory. No mandatory prerequisites exist, though recommended sequences are indicated by the curriculum. Exams of the second semester are advised after completing the first semester’s exams. There are no restrictions on enrollment in the second year.
Art. 7 Part-Time Enrollment
Part-time enrollment procedures are regulated by Article 13 of the University Study Guide.
Art. 8 Out-of-Course Students and Credit Validity
Students who fail to complete the program within 2 years are considered out-of-course. Deadlines for completing remaining exams depend on enrollment status (full-time or part-time). Credit validity is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Art. 9 Tutoring
Tutoring is provided by designated faculty, with information available online.
Art. 10 Excellence Programs
An excellence track is available for second-year students. Application details are available online.
Art. 11 Final Exam
Eligibility requires completion of all CFU and administrative requirements. The final exam involves the discussion of a master’s thesis written in English, which will be checked for originality. The thesis is typically completed in the second year under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The final grade is on a 100-point scale, with the possibility of honors.