Master of Science in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, offering advanced coursework in secure hardware design, network protocol security, and digital forensics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 3.0+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 85 or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose outlining cyber defense career focus
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental tuition scholarships and research assistantships
- Application fee
- $75 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $16,500 domestic / $32,000 international per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Delaware documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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