Ph.D. in Computer Science - Cybersecurity & High-Assurance Systems

Doctoral research program specializing in trustworthy AI, cryptographic protocols, cloud security, automated software verification, and privacy-preserving data systems.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: BS or MS in computer science, mathematics, or computer engineering with 3.3+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GRE scores recommended
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of purpose in computer science
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantships covering tuition plus $34,000 stipend
Application fee: $80
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by assistantship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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