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Bachelor of Cybersecurity Engineering

Lawrence, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering is offered by the School of Engineering in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Cybersecurity Engineering. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Software Developer
Systems Analyst
Data Analyst
IT Specialist
Cybersecurity Analyst

Curriculum

Minimum 120 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Managing Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
Network Security Laboratory
Decision-making Under Uncertainty
General University Physics I. The programme includes an internship
Practicum or clinical placement course and ends with a capstone course.

Entry requirements

Academic

Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for all previous coursework
proof of secondary-school graduation for the applicant's country
academic records
English proficiency scores must be submitted (no minimum for admission)
the school or department may add requirements.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation proof for the applicant country; transfer students submit all academic records (cumulative transferable GPA)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: for students outside the US
fall 1 May and spring 15 Nov. Apply online and pay the 90 USD application fee (cannot be waived). Upload proof of secondary-school graduation
academic records (unofficial accepted at application
official before enrolling)
English proficiency scores and
if applicable
a gap statement. SAT or ACT only where the school requires them.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,854 USD
Application fee	$90 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Lawrence campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering
Department	Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	126
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International first-year undergraduate applicants may be eligible for competitive merit awards, generally USD 8,000 to USD 16,000 per year; international transfer awards can differ. Final eligibility depends on admission pathway, merit and scholarship deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.