A Home. A Hub. A High Point for Technology and Innovation in the Northeast.
Cybersecurity and networks. Computer Science. Data science. Electrical and computer engineering. Artificial intelligence. If ever a set of disciplines needed an institute, it is these. That’s why we created a home for them that would coalesce these synergistic disciplines, elevate their status, and make the successes achieved in them visible to all.
Residing within the University’s Tagliatela College of Engineering, the Connecticut Institute of Technology is an exciting hub of research and applied learning that pulls in programs from both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
$7M
Received in Federal Funding
Top 10
Ranked Cyber Program in Country
Top 3rd
Undergrad Engineering Program (U.S. News)
Career Fields That Can’t Get Any Hotter
Want to be on the tech cutting edge? Want to be on employers’ Most Wanted list? These are the Big Four areas that are calling your name.
99%
Working in Their Field of Study
99%
Career Outcomes Rate
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Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Dual Degree Programs
- B.S. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Direct Entry)
- B.S. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Computer Science (Direct Entry)
- B.S. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Data Science (Direct Entry)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. in Computer Science (Direct Entry)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. in Data Science (Direct Entry)
Learn from experts who are dedicated to your success.
Our faculty and advisory board are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
We prepare you for all career possibilities
Student career placement with IBM, Dell, Tesla, Cisco, MITRE, Red Hat, Webster Bank, NASA, Raytheon, Eversource, FBI, General Dynamics, Tallan, UI, Pratt Whitney, Aetna, Travelers, NSA, MetLife, SAP, Humatics, United Bank, Booz Allen, McDonald’s, HP, Leidos, Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase, Apple, E&Y.
CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program
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Cyber Service Academy (formerly Cybersecurity Scholarship Program)
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Student Leadership & Clubs
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Smart Device Security Awareness Workshop
Dr. Khare leads the "Smart Device Security Awareness Workshop for Seniors" in partnership with the New Haven Free Public Library. The initiative educates seniors on safely using their smartphones and other smart devices, recognizing the unique vulnerabilities faced by this demographic. Students participate in research opportunities exploring the intersection of technology and security.
The Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC)
The competition is designed to assess students' depth of understanding and competency in managing the challenges of protecting network infrastructures and information systems. It enables students to apply the skills they have learned in the classroom while fostering teamwork and effective communication. http://www.nationalccdc.org/
Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC)
CPTC is a bit different from several other collegiate Cybersecurity competitions. Instead of defending your network, searching for flags, or claiming ownership of systems, CPTC focuses on mimicking the activities performed during a real-world penetration testing engagement conducted by companies, professional services firms, and internal security departments around the world. http://cp.tc/overview
National Security Agency’s Codebreaker Challenge
The NSA Codebreaker Challenge provides students with a hands-on opportunity to develop their reverse-engineering / low-level code analysis skills while working on a realistic problem set centered around the NSA's mission. While the challenge is intended for students, professors are encouraged to participate as well.
The 2024-25 Challenge launches September 16, 2024. http://nsa-codebreaker.org/home
CTF@CIT
The university’s cyber capture-the-flag competition invites participants from around the world to compete for prizes.
Red Hat Academy @ CIT
CIT partners with Red Hat Academy to provide free Linux systems admin courses and discounted certification exams for undergraduate and graduate students. To register for the upcoming cohort, email CIT@xyschool.net.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Workshop
CIT has partnered with American Eagle Financial Credit Union to offer workshops for their members and residents addressing various types of cyber threats and attacks and their possible remediation strategies.
Satellite Imagery Analysis Workshop (ArcGIS Pro)
Use satellite imagery to generate spatiotemporal data on geopolitical events in ArcGIS Pro (lead: Dr. Michelle Fabiani).
Technology & Research Roundtable
UNH faculty and graduate students showcase their research and brainstorm ideas to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
GenCyber Summer Camp
Funded by the NSA/NCAE-C, CIT affiliated faculty offer cybersecurity summer camps for high school teachers and students.
Security Resources and Awareness for Students
Cutting-Edge Research
Driving Innovation
The Connecticut Institute of Technology is committed to pursuing cutting-edge research and to ensuring that our undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to work alongside our world-class scholars. Over 7 million dollars received in federal funding from organizations like NSF, DHS, DoD, and NSA.
University-Affiliated Labs and Research Groups:
- CURIA: http://curialab.org/
- SAIL: http://sail-lab.org/
- Laser: http://laser.xyschool.net/
- Intelligently CONnected Secure Systems (ICONSS): Contact Dr. Shivanjali Khare
Accreditation and Awards
Nationally Recognized
The Connecticut Institute of Technology has been acknowledged for its commitment to providing a world-class educational experience by leading organizations in the field.
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University News
University of New Haven Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Lead Coalition Creating Workforce Development Program for Careers in AI and Cybersecurity
Funding from the National Security Agency supports an alliance that includes colleges and universities in five states nationwide.
The Charger Blog
University of New Haven Continues to Strengthen its Reputation as a Destination for Cybersecurity Education
A Cyber Threat Intelligence Seminar on campus brought together a local financial institution, the North Haven Police Department, and a cybersecurity expert supporting the state of Connecticut to interact with graduate students.
In the Media
NBC Connecticut: Why are Connecticut's electricity prices so high?
Brian Marks, a senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, and Ali Golbazi, a professor of electrical engineering, discuss the complex pricing regulations and the rising cost of delivering power and maintenance of power lines, which are part of the reason the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority raised electricity prices in Connecticut.
The Charger Blog
Empowering Senior Citizens: Professor Leads Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar
Dr. Shivanjali Khare conducted a workshop at the New Haven Free Public Library to educate senior citizens on smart-device security and to help protect them from cyber threats.
In the Media
NBC Connecticut: A vote from the FCC has changed how we all use the internet
Tirthankar Ghosh, professor of computer engineering and computer science and director of the Connecticut Institute of Technology, discusses a vote from the FCC to treat internet service providers equally through net neutrality.
The Charger Blog
University Hosts Immersive Satellite Imagery Workshop
Satellite imagery is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in many fields, and several Chargers recently had the opportunity to learn how to apply it to do everything from tracking the conflict in Ukraine to determining whether images had been tampered with.
In the Media
PIX 11: Scam alert: NY CityPay text messages are fake
Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, data, computer science, computer, and electrical engineering, and the SAIL Lab director, discusses ways to avoid being scammed by texts asking for money. One way is to not click on any links in the message and to contact the source's authority using a different method to validate the information.
In the Media
All About Cookies: Ad Blocker Adoption: Majority of Americans Block Ads — Do They Feel Bad About It?
Adrian Rusu, professor of cybersecurity and networks, electrical & computer engineering, and computer science, responds to questions about ad blockers, examining whether users should enable them and if there are drawbacks to doing so.
The Charger Blog
University Charges to Impressive Finish in NSA Competition
Several Chargers recently competed in the NSA Codebreaker Challenge, a competition developed by the National Security Agency, finishing in 12th place out of more than 450 schools across the country. Several students were also recognized by the NSA as high achievers for their outstanding performance.