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Undergraduate Cybersecurity systems and technologies (BSc)

State University "Kyiv Aviation Institute"
Kyiv
Faculty of Cybersecurity, Computer and Software Engineering

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.

Apply now! Fall Semester 2026/27
Application deadline
31 Oct 2026 14:53
Studies commence
01 September 2026
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