Overview

Learning outcomes

In the Ph.D. in Informatics program at Pennsylvania State University, you will engage in cutting-edge research areas with our graduate faculty and will develop important skills in computer and information sciences as well as social and behavioral sciences.

You will learn how to analyze qualitative and quantitative effects in data and to understand, test, and contribute to scientific theory. All of which will prepare you to contribute expertise and take on faculty and research positions in academia, industry, and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cybersecurity Forensics and Management
Information Security and Assurance
Cybersecurity Analytics
Cloud Cybersecurity
Technologies for Web and E-Commerce Application Security
Cybersecurity Project Management
Healthcare Informatics
Search Engines & Information Retrieval

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 52 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Because the program is multidisciplinary in nature, students from many different disciplines may be accepted for entry into the program. A bachelor's degree in a related area (e.g., engineering and science), while not necessary for admission, is helpful in the successful completion of the degree.
It is expected that students will have a basic level of competency in statistics, as well as computer and information technology. Related work experience can be used to demonstrate such competency.
Applicants to the program are required to submit three letters of reference, a current resume (including present position and any publications), a 1 to 3 page statement of research background and goals related to pursuing an advanced degree and career in informatics, which also briefly discusses personal motivation for obtaining a Ph.D., and a sample of the applicant’s writing (e.g., technical paper, etc.).

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Tuition Fee

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International

46790 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 46790 USD per year during 96 months.
National

46790 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 46790 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

27116 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 27116 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for University Park

1000 - 1500 USD /month

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