| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | F5 Cybersecurity and information protection |
| Type | Undergraduate, Distance Learning |
| 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
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 the fundamentals of computer science, programming, mathematics, information technologies, computer networks, and basic cybersecurity principles. The first year focuses on developing technical thinking and understanding of secure digital systems.
2nd Year:
The curriculum includes network technologies, operating systems, cryptography, database security, web technologies, secure programming, and information protection methods. Students begin practical laboratory work and cybersecurity simulations.
3rd Year:
Students deepen their knowledge in ethical hacking, cyber threat analysis, digital forensics, cybersecurity management, cloud security, incident response, and secure infrastructure administration. The program also includes practical projects and professional training.
4th Year:
The final year focuses on advanced cyber defense technologies, risk management, security auditing, professional internships, applied cybersecurity research, and preparation of the bachelor’s qualification project. Graduates complete the program with practical experience and professional competencies for careers in cybersecurity and information protection.
Overview
The program prepares students to protect digital systems, computer networks, and information infrastructure from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and cyberattacks. The program combines fundamental IT education with practical training in information security, network technologies, cryptography, ethical hacking, cybersecurity management, and digital data protection. Students develop modern technical and analytical skills required for professional work in cybersecurity, information protection, and secure digital technologies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers as cybersecurity specialists, information security analysts, network security administrators, SOC analysts, penetration testing assistants, cybersecurity consultants, and digital systems protection specialists. The program also prepares students for employment in IT companies, banks, telecommunications, government institutions, technology startups, and organizations responsible for securing digital infrastructure and sensitive information systems.