BS Computer and Cybersecurity Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Cybersecurity Engineering prepares students for an engineering career that involves design and application of secure and resilient computer hardware and software systems. This is a unique program that combines computer engineering and cybersecurity topics into one major.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Illinois Tech’s undergraduate computer and cybersecurity engineering curriculum combines computer engineering and cybersecurity topics into one major. This program emphasizes the cybersecurity engineering of cyber physical systems, which are becoming more prevalent every day.

Career pathways

Our computer and cybersecurity engineering program will prepare you for such careers as: Cybersecurity engineer; Software engineer; Security consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): Students of this program must be admitted to Illinois Tech. If interested in transferring to this program, students should consult their academic adviser.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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