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PhD Information Security at Purdue University

Purdue University, United States

Programme overview

The interdisciplinary PhD in Information Security is a research-driven programme in cybersecurity, privacy and security policy run with CERIAS, with degrees awarded through Communication, Linguistics or Purdue Polytechnic.

Faculty: Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (College of Liberal Arts and Purdue Polytechnic Institute)  |  Department: Interdisciplinary Information Security (INSC) with CERIAS  |  Duration: 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree (up to 30 as thesis research)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: West Lafayette, IN, United States

What you will study

Students complete 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, of which up to 30 may be thesis research. Requirements include eight required courses (four technical, two political/social, two philosophical/ethical), a five-course sub-concentration and electives, with courses from at least five different graduate programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Transcripts, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, personal history statement, writing sample and resume; GRE not required for applicants with a US MS or MA earned within the last five years. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0). Fall deadline December 31.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 90 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree (up to 30 as thesis research)

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