| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | F5 Cybersecurity and information protection |
| Type | Undergraduate, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor of Cybersecurity and information protection |
| Entry qualification | The certificate of Completed Secondary Education is required. Compulsory entrance exam. The entry qualification documents are accepted in English (except for documents issued in Ukraine upon completion of studies at local educational institutions) . In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | General entry requirement - Student visa. Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea who do not hold a permanent residence permit in Ukraine may be admitted for studies only with an individual authorization from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exams that evaluate the level of study-language and basic subjects depends on speciality.
The exams can be conducted online. In order to validate the entrant’s person, exams taken remotely are recorded on video, as is the person verification process. The recording is archived for at least five years on University’s grounds and the link to that recording is available in the united base of Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
Program Structure
Year 1 – Foundations of IT & Security
Programming Fundamentals (Python / C++), Computer Architecture & Operating Systems, Mathematics for Engineers (Calculus, Linear Algebra), Introduction to Cybersecurity, Information Technologies & Tools, Foreign / Ukrainian Language.
Your first year builds the base: programming, computer basics, math, and an introduction to cybersecurity principles.
Year 2 – Core Security Principles
Data Structures & Algorithms, Network Fundamentals & Protocols, Digital Electronics & Embedded Systems, Cryptography Basics, Security Policies & Legal Frameworks, Applied Mathematics & Statistics.
The second year focuses on the core building blocks of cybersecurity — networks, encryption, and understanding how systems can be secured.
Year 3 – Advanced Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Network & Information Security, Cyber Threats & Vulnerability Analysis, Secure Software Development, Risk Assessment & Security Auditing. Electives (e.g., Ethical Hacking, IoT Security).
This year, you’ll learn to protect systems, detect vulnerabilities, and respond to cyber threats effectively.
Year 4 – Practical Experience & Capstone Project
Advanced Cryptography & Data Protection, Security in Cloud & IoT Systems, Pre-diploma Internship / Practical Training, Bachelor’s Thesis / Capstone Project. Advanced Electives (e.g., Cyber Defense Strategies, Incident Response).
Your final year is hands-on: securing complex systems, completing an internship, and finishing a capstone project that shows off your cybersecurity skills.
Overview
The program trains students to design, implement, and manage modern cybersecurity systems. You’ll learn about cryptography, secure communication, risk management, access control, and legal frameworks for protecting information.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are ready to work as information security specialists, system administrators, cyber defense experts, or security auditors in IT companies, government agencies, and critical infrastructure, equipped with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.