Admission Requirements
- Students must submit proof of at least a bachelor’s degree, professional, or graduate degree from an accredited institution.
- Students are required to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0. (However, consideration may be given to professionals with relevant work experience and/or other supportive factors).
- The English (TOEFL or IELTS) is a requirement for the graduate certificate program. For international applicants, the English proficiency requirement may be waived if the applicant is from an English-speaking country or if a degree was received within the last 36 months from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the native language.
- At least six months of professional experience in an IT-related field.
- A current resume
- Students already admitted into a Purdue University graduate or professional degree program are eligible to earn a certificate after applying concurrently.
Application Deadline
Fall Semester:
Final Admissions: July 31st
Spring Semester:
Final Admissions: November 30th
Summer Semester:
Final Admissions: April 15th
How to Apply
Start by reviewing these application tips to walk through the process, then put together your application packet:
- Complete online application
- Options to select while completing the online application
- Applicant Information - Personal Background, Emergency Contact, Residency
- Campus: Select “West Lafayette”
- Proposed Graduate Major: Select “Computer and Information Technology”
- Area of Interest: Select “blank”
- Degree Objective: Select “Advanced AI and Cybersecurity Applications Graduate Certificate_”
- Entry Term:
- Course Delivery: Select “Distance (online or off-campus location)
- 0 letters of recommendation (from individuals who are familiar with your skills, experience and professional abilities)
- Official transcripts from all institutions
- Resume