Ph.D. in Computer Science - Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security

Academic Overview & Description

NSA-designated Center of Excellence doctoral program specializing in power grid cybersecurity, industrial control systems defense, formal protocol verification, and embedded firmware security.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Center for Secure and Dependable Systems Assistantships $30,000/year plus full tuition

Tuition Rate

Covered by assistantship

Application Fee

$65

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with GPA 3.3+

English Language

TOEFL 79+

Standardized Exam

GRE General recommended

Application Materials

Statement of purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Three academic references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Idaho's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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