BS Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria. The Bachelor of Science in Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering will provide students with a solid foundation in key emerging technologies of the Internet of Things (IoT), the ability to integrate devices into complete IoT systems, and an understanding of how IoT fits within the wider context of information and communications technology, including data analytics and cloud computing.

Faculty: A. James Clark School of Engineering | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Calculus I, Calculus II, Academic Writing, General Chemistry for Engineers, General Physics: Mechanics and Particle Dynamics, General Physics: Electricity, Magnetism and Thermodynamics.

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Entry requirements

Programme admission (A. James Clark School of Engineering): Clark School Admissions Criteria All students applying to the Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering (CPSE) program must first meet the Clark School of Engineering's Limited Enrollment Program requirements : Engineering LEP Requirements Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (from all previous institutions) Completion of MATH141 (Calculus II) with a minimum grade of a B- Completion of PHYS161 (Physics I) with a minimum grade of B- Completion of either CHEM 135, CHEM 271 or CHEM134* with a minimum grade of C-.

Domestic applicants: USD 11,015 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for Maryland residents, fall and spring semesters; one university-wide undergraduate rate that applies to all bachelor's programmes. Excludes mandatory fees ($1,820), room and board. Juniors and seniors majoring in Business Source

International applicants: USD 42,266 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for residents of the District of Columbia, other states and other countries, fall and spring semesters; one university-wide undergraduate rate that applies to all bachelor's programmes. Excludes mandatory fees ($1,820), roo Source

Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for Fall are automatically considered for Spring admission.

Fall entry, U.S. and international freshmen: Early Action deadline November 1 (decision by February 1; non-binding), Regular deadline January 20 (decision by April 1); enrollment confirmation by May 1. Applications after the regular deadline are considered on a rolling, space-available basis.

Fall entry, U.S. and international transfers: Early Action deadline March 1 (decision by late April), Regular deadline June 1 (decision by mid-July); enrollment confirmation within 30 days of admission.

Spring entry: international freshmen and transfers must apply by August 1; U.S. freshmen Early Action deadline December 1; U.S. transfers Early Action August 1 and Regular November 15.

The undergraduate application fee is $80 (non-refundable). Admitted students pay a $400 non-refundable enrollment confirmation deposit, credited to tuition. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are optional through the Spring and Fall 2027 application cycles.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umd.edu/apply

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