| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | F5 Cybersecurity and information protection |
| Type | Postgraduate, Distance Learning |
| Nominal Duration | 1,5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Master of Cybersecurity and information protection |
| Entry qualification | The Bachelor's certificate 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
The tests are expected to ensure entrant’s base level in language and certain disciplines is up to national standards.
Exams are taken online. I 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 Academy’s grounds and the link to that recording is available in the united base of Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
Program Structure
1st Year:
Students study advanced information security systems, network security, cryptography, cybersecurity management, secure software development, cyber risk analysis, digital communications protection, and incident response strategies. The program includes practical laboratory work, analytical tasks, and cybersecurity simulations.
2nd Year:
The second year focuses on cyber defense technologies, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cloud and infrastructure security, security auditing, professional internships, applied cybersecurity research, and preparation of the master’s qualification thesis. Students develop advanced technical and strategic competencies required for leadership roles in cybersecurity and information protection.
Overview
The program prepares highly qualified specialists capable of protecting digital systems, information networks, and organizational infrastructures from modern cyber threats and cyberattacks. The program combines advanced studies in information security, cybersecurity management, cryptography, network protection, risk analysis, and cyber defense technologies with practical training and analytical research. Students develop professional competencies in securing information systems, managing cybersecurity processes, and implementing modern cyber protection strategies for both public and private sectors.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers as cybersecurity analysts, information security specialists, cyber defense engineers, network security administrators, penetration testers, digital forensics specialists, security consultants, and cybersecurity managers. The program also prepares graduates for employment in IT companies, financial institutions, government agencies, telecommunications, international corporations, and organizations responsible for protecting critical digital infrastructure and information systems.