Key Information
Duration: Full-time, 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting August 2027 — Apply anytime.
Applications for most graduate programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. Admission is offered for the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Language: English
Credits: 72 SCH
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Tulsa, United States
Disciplines: Cyber Security
Overview
Cyber security skills are in high demand, yet there aren’t enough professionals who offer them. It’s estimated that more than 1 million cyber security jobs worldwide remain unfilled, with more than 200,000 in the United States.
We pride ourselves in being a pioneer in the field of cyber security, with more than two decades at the forefront of research and education. Visit the programme website for more information
The Cyber Studies PhD programme from the University of Tulsa is designed to combine hands-on and project-based learning experiences with faculty expertise in wide-ranging fields, allowing you to cultivate broader perspectives and gain technical and non-technical skill.
Key Facts
- Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the discipline’s foundational areas by successfully completing coursework in cyber security, networking, data analysis, and a disciplinary specialization relevant to cyber studies;
- Create and advance the body of scientific knowledge in cyber topics by writing and submitting scholarly papers to peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals;
- Demonstrate research skills and professional behavior consistent with the scholarly cyber scientific community.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Network Security Concepts and Applications
- Research Methods in Cyber Studies
- Research Seminar in Cyber Studies
- Interdisciplinary Seminar in Cyber Studies
- Cyber Security
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GRE General Test: Required
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- A completed Graduate School application
- $60 application fee
- Transcripts from all universities attended
- Statement of Purpose (admission essay)
- 2 – 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your academic potential
- GRE General Test results
- International students who studied at a university outside of the U.S. should submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Pearson English International Test results.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 37,037 AUD/year (≈ 26,532 USD/year)
- Out-of-State: 37,037 AUD/year (≈ 26,532 USD/year)
- In-State: 37,037 AUD/year (≈ 26,532 USD/year)
Additional Details: Tuition fee for 10 credits per year
Living Costs
Tulsa, United States: 1,302 – 2,020 AUD/month
Funding
Scholarships
Graduate Assistantships — Provided by University of Tulsa — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline: Anytime
John S. Zink Fellowship for Students with Physical Disabilities — Provided by University of Tulsa — Grant, 4,000 USD — Deadline: Anytime