Cybersecurity Engineering
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Program Overview
Cybersecurity Engineering (Z073)
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.
Abstract
The Cybersecurity Engineering degree programs merge engineering applications with computer science principles, offered in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Computer Science, and the Maryland Cybersecurity Center.
Financial Assistance
Students in this program pay a special tuition rate, which does not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships, or tuition assistance. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
General Requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Program-Specific Requirements
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
- CV/Resume (optional)
- Supplementary Application (optional)
- Letter of Recommendation (optional)
Visa Eligibility
This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.
Application Deadlines
- Domestic Applicants:
- US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
- Fall Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Spring Deadline: December 16, 2025
- Summer Deadline: May 15, 2026
- US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
- International Applicants:
- F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants:
- Fall Deadline: N/A
- Spring Deadline: N/A
- Summer Deadline: N/A
- F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants:
Program Details
This program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus. In addition to in-person courses, you may have the option to take some course requirements in an online format. Course format offerings are subject to change. This program is also offered 100% online. Please see Cybersecurity (Z092) for more information.
