Ph.D. in Computer Science - Cyber Operations & Hardware Security

Academic Overview & Description

Elite NSA/DHS-designated cyber defense doctoral program investigating SCADA industrial control security, automotive electronic control unit (ECU) exploitation, and firmware reverse engineering.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Fellowships providing full tuition and $34,000 annual stipend

Tuition Rate

Covered by fellowship

Application Fee

$60

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Degree in computer science or computer engineering with 3.3+ GPA

English Language

TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5

Standardized Exam

GRE scores recommended

Application Materials

Cybersecurity research proposal

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

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

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