International Graduate Admissions
STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE • UTICA, NEW YORK Bachelor’s • Master’s • Doctoral
SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York’s premier public polytechnic, provides innovative and affordable advanced degrees for international graduate students. Our commitment to a hands-on education situates students with both a rigorous academic structure and unique opportunities for training and cutting-edge research, ultimately providing learners an unmatched education targeted for success in our fast-changing world.
Funding + Scholarships
Recognized as a “Best Value” University for International Students by Study Abroad Aide SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers various opportunities to support students’ pursuit of an advanced degree.
International Merit Scholarship
Competitive, partial tuition scholarships are applied to the total cost of two semesters of full-time study.
• Merit-based partial tuition scholarships
• Awards range from $5,000 - $9,000
• No additional application required
• All admissible candidates considered
• Up to 25% reduction of total tuition cost
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships provide an opportunity to work closely with faculty members in the areas of teaching, research, or laboratory environments.
• Open to full-time graduate students
• Eligible to apply after the first semester of study; positions are competitive
• Positions support second and third semesters of study
• Compensation is a stipend
• Hours and stipend vary by position
Student Assistantships
All SUNY Poly students are invited to apply for on-campus employment in various campus offices. Compensation and hours vary by position.
Billable Tuition + Fees
Students entering in the
a prorated rate of $1,266.16 for the spring semester. For semesters in which students enroll in 9 credit hours, the estimated charges are $9,369 for tuition and $579.78 for fees Non-billable, estimated costs include housing and food for $3,150 per semester and books and supplies for $700 per semester. (Subject to Change)
3 F-1 Visa Eligible Programs
800+ Enrolled Graduate Students
25+ Countries Represented
46% of Full-Time Grad Students are International
13:1 Student-toFaculty Ratio
5,000 Graduate Program Alumni
$59M+ Industry Investments in Research + Scholarships
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
The MS in Cybersecurity offers students a cutting-edge curriculum in the field of cybersecurity. The program has been developed in conjunction with local experts in both industry and government, and provides students with a rigorous foundation of coursework that prepares them for management and technical positions in the fields of cybersecurity research and IT security management. *This program is eligible for fall entry only
Lab Facilities
Multiple lab facilities, including the Newman Cybersecurity Lab, Cisco lab, and the Advanced Cybersecurity Research Lab (ACRL) provide Cybersecurity students with access to networking and computer resources used for both in-class lab sessions and individual projects. Eight “pods” provide students with their own “branch office” that can be configured and secured within the closed lab environment. Each pod contains a switch (Cisco Catalyst 2960), router (Cisco ISR 1921), firewall (Cisco 5505 ASA), wireless access point (Cisco Aironet model AIR-AP1142N), IP phone (Digium D40), and Linux host PC.
The Cybersecurity department is actively developing an advanced Cyber range lab that will offer the most realistic hands-on, indepth labs on the cybersecurity market that emulate enterprise environments.
Career Opportunities
Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand throughout industry and government sectors, including Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Assured Information Security (AIS), BNY Mellon, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Dell SecureWorks. SUNY Poly alumni have job titles such as:
• Information Security and Risk Specialist
• Information Technology Support Specialist
• Network Engineer
• Principle Security Analyst
• Security Researcher
• Security Engineer
• Software Security Analyst
• Systems Engineer
Recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data suggests 32% growth in cybersecurity-related careers by 2032 accompanied by solid, sixfigure career earnings.
Admission Requirements
To be admissible to the MS in Cybersecurity, candidates must:
• Generally have academic credentials that are the U.S. equivalent of a B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 60% minimum academic credential)
• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
• Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college in cybersecurity, network and computer security, computer science or systems, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrate an academic background in:
• Calculus
• Computing Fundamentals
• Computer Organization
• Discrete Math
• Networking of Information Systems
• Statistics
• UNIX/Linux Programming
GRE Optional
English Language Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the minimum score noted below from one of the following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet based score of 79
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5
• PTE Academic (PTE): Overall score of 53
• Duolingo English Test (DET): Total score of 105
• iTEP: Overall score of 4.4
Students who have earned an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the U.S., or whose native language is English, are exempt from this requirement.
Spring Start • November 1
Fall Start • July 1
Note: Applications open 10 months in advance of the semester you wish to enroll.
• A mandatory International New Student Orientation program takes place the week before classes begin.
“Several of my classes were tied to real world examples from my career, such as exploring case studies which provided valuable insight into the technical details and financial models used for decision-making. The Linux, security, and the research methods courses helped me better prepare for the US job market.”
—Nikhil Mohod MS in Cybersecurity
Partial Tuition Scholarships
