OpenFieldPh.D. in Engineering - Cyber-Physical Systems & Cybersecurity
Specialized doctoral engineering concentration in industrial control system security, hardware reverse engineering, smart power grid cybersecurity, and machine learning defense.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BS or MS in electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering with 3.3+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE scores required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research statement in cybersecurity or energy systems
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CEROC Graduate Research Assistantships providing full tuition waiver and $30,000 annual stipend
- Application fee
- $40
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by assistantship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tennessee Tech University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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