NorthVoy is a free academic guidance tool for high school students. It uses a structured 9-question questionnaire to match students with their ideal university major, career paths, and universities across 20+ countries.

How does NorthVoy work?

Answer questions about your subjects, interests, strengths, work style, and goals. NorthVoy's scoring engine evaluates your answers across 9 personality dimensions and ranks the best-fit majors from a list of 30+ academic fields. Results include career paths, skill breakdowns, university suggestions, and a 12-month action plan.

What is the difference between the Quick Quiz and the Detailed Analysis?

The Quick Quiz takes about 5 minutes (9 questions) and gives you an instant first read on your best-fit majors. The Detailed Analysis takes about 12 minutes (24 questions) and adds a 16-statement personality profile plus real-life scenario questions, producing more detailed, better-differentiated recommendations. Both are free and cover all 30+ majors.

Is NorthVoy free to use?

Yes. NorthVoy is completely free. No registration is required to take the quiz and see your results. You can optionally create a free account to save your results and track your applications.

How long does the NorthVoy quiz take?

The quiz takes approximately 5 minutes. There are 9 questions covering your academic interests, strengths, work style, learning approach, and career goals.

What university majors does NorthVoy cover?

NorthVoy covers 30+ university majors including Computer Science, AI & Robotics, Business, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), Creative Arts, Music, Environmental Science, Psychology, Law, Data Science, Biotechnology, Physics, Education, Finance, Architecture, Pharmacy, Sports Science, Hospitality, Media Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Game Design, Nursing, Marketing, and Linguistics.

What languages is NorthVoy available in?

NorthVoy is fully available in English, Turkish (Türkçe), and German (Deutsch). You can switch languages at any time using the language selector in the navigation bar.

Does NorthVoy have information about studying in Turkey?

Yes. NorthVoy includes a dedicated Turkey Hub with information on studying in Turkey and abroad, including YKS exam types, top Turkish universities, scholarships, and city guides.

Cybersecurity & Network Engineering

Cybersecurity & Network Engineering is one of 30+ university majors covered by NorthVoy's free academic guidance platform. Graduates typically earn $80,000–$160,000 per year, with projected job growth of 32% (High).

Key skills you will develop

Network Architecture & Protocols
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Cryptography Fundamentals
Threat Detection & Incident Response
Security Auditing

Career paths

Cybersecurity Analyst
Penetration Tester
Security Engineer
Network Engineer
CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Forensic Analyst

Salary and job outlook

Graduates typically earn $80,000–$160,000 per year, with projected job growth of 32% (High).

Highest-paying roles: Security Architect, CISO, Penetration Tester.

Best countries to study Cybersecurity & Network Engineering

United States
United Kingdom
Israel
Germany
Netherlands
Australia

Top universities

TU Delft (Netherlands)
Ruhr University Bochum (Germany)
University of Helsinki (Finland)
TU Berlin (Germany)
University of Edinburgh (UK)
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Deakin University (Australia)
Royal Holloway, University of London (UK)
Carnegie Mellon University (USA)
MIT (USA)
University of Oxford (UK)
Georgia Tech (USA)
Imperial College London (UK)

How to get started

Start with CompTIA Security+ or Google's free Cybersecurity Certificate on Coursera.
Set up a home lab using free tools like VirtualBox and practice ethical hacking on legal platforms like TryHackMe.
Look into Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Network Engineering programs.

Your first project

Set up a free TryHackMe account and complete the 'Pre-Security' learning path. Write a one-page reflection on what you learned: what surprised you about how systems can be attacked and what basic defences matter most.

12-month action plan

Jan–Mar: Learn the Fundamentals

Complete Google's free Cybersecurity Certificate (Coursera) or CompTIA Security+ prep
Understand how the internet works: IP addresses, DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP
Create a free TryHackMe account and complete the beginner learning path

Apr–Jun: Build Practical Skills

Set up a virtual machine using VirtualBox (free) and practice safely in isolated environments
Learn basic Linux commands — most security tools run on Linux
Complete 5 TryHackMe or HackTheBox beginner rooms

Jul–Sep: Go Deeper

Study a real-world cyberattack (e.g. SolarWinds, WannaCry) — what went wrong and why?
Learn basic Python scripting for security automation
Explore cryptography basics: how encryption, hashing, and certificates work

Oct–Dec: Prepare & Apply

Earn a beginner certification (CompTIA Security+ or Google Cybersecurity Certificate)
Document your labs and projects on a GitHub portfolio
Research Cybersecurity or Computer Science programs with strong security specializations

Study cost: Moderate.

Take the free quiz to see whether Cybersecurity & Network Engineering matches your profile.