| Code | JC-SI |
|---|---|
| Organizational unit | Faculty of Computer Science |
| Field of studies | Computer Science |
| Form of studies | Full-time |
| Level of education | first cycle |
| Educational profile | academic |
| Language(s) of instruction | English |
| Minimum number of students | 20 |
| Admission limit | 30 |
| Duration | 3.5 years, 7 semesters |
| Tuition fees | For foreigners - 1.800 euro/semester. |
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APTITUDE
If you are interested in new technologies, enjoy mathematics, logical thinking and programming, and want to understand how systems work from the inside — Computer Science is the right study programme for you.
This is a degree programme for those who do not merely wish to use ready-made tools, but aspire to genuinely create, deploy and protect the technologies of the future.
The study programme is ideal for candidates who are curious about the world, ready for continuous learning and solving complex engineering problems. During the first two years, students acquire solid foundations in programming, networking, databases and operating systems. From the 5th semester, each student chooses one of two specialisations:
- Cybersecurity - for those who wish to protect systems, networks and data against attacks and intrusions. A specialist in this field is able to think like an attacker and defend like an expert.
- DevOps - cloud engineering and software deployment - for those who want to understand what the cloud is, how to manage it, and how to deploy applications so that they operate stably and efficiently.
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION (MATURA)
A modern foreign language and 2 subjects from the following: mathematics, computer science, physics (with astronomy), Polish language.
CAREER
Computer Science opens doors to some of the most sought-after professions in the IT market. Graduates of both specializations are currently employed by technology companies, start-ups, banks, public institutions and organizations from around the world.
Upon completion of the degree programme, you will be able to work as:
Cybersecurity specialisation:
- cybersecurity specialist - protects an organisation’s systems and networks against threats,
- penetration tester (pentester) - legally breaks into systems in order to identify their vulnerabilities,
- SOC analyst (Security Operations Center) - monitors systems and responds to security incidents,
- software security engineer - designs and verifies security measures at the application development stage,
- DFIR specialist (Digital Forensics & Incident Response) - conducts investigations following cyber incidents,
- Cloud Security Engineer,
- software engineer (Software Engineer / Solution Engineer),
- network and systems administrator, database administrator/developer, software tester / QA engineer.
DevOps - Cloud Engineering and Software Deployment specialization:
- DevOps engineer - combines programming with systems administration and is responsible for the entire software delivery process,
- Cloud Engineer - designs and manages infrastructure in AWS, Azure or Google Cloud,
- SRE engineer (Site Reliability Engineer) - ensures the reliability and performance of operating systems,
- AI Engineer - builds applications utilizing artificial intelligence and large language models (LLM),
- MLOps engineer - deploys and maintains machine learning models in production environments,
- software engineer (Software Engineer / Solution Engineer),
- network and systems administrator, database administrator/developer, software tester / QA engineer.
Many professionals work remotely, including for foreign companies. You may also develop your own projects or continue your education in a Master’s degree programme.
CURRICULUM
The core content of the degree programme includes, among others:
- mathematical analysis,
- linear algebra,
- probability theory and statistics,
- logic and set theory.
The programme-level content (common to both specializations) includes, among others:
- algorithms and data structures,
- computer networks and operating systems,
- databases,
- software engineering,
- computer architecture.
Specialisation content Cybersecurity:
- network and systems security,
- penetration testing and red team methods,
- cryptography and data protection,
- malware analysis and digital forensics,
- cloud and container security,
- security regulations and standards,
- AI in cybersecurity.
Specialization content DevOps - cloud engineering and software deployment:
- cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud),
- containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes),
- CI/CD pipelines (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery/Deployment),
- system monitoring and reliability,
- MLOps - deploying machine learning models in production environments,
- artificial intelligence and large language models (LLM).
The curriculum combines solid theoretical foundations with a practical approach to designing, deploying and securing modern computer systems.
LOCATION OF THE MAJORITY OF CLASSES
Opole, ul. Prószkowska 76, Campus II of Opole University of Technology.
FIRST-CYCLE STUDIES
The degree programme lasts 7 semesters and is offered in full-time mode. Upon completion, graduates are awarded the professional title of Engineer.
SPECIALISATIONS
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps - cloud engineering and software deployment
Lectures are also available for students arriving from abroad under the Erasmus+ programme.
The assessment awarded to this field of study by the Polish Accreditation Committee, as well as by the Accreditation Commission of Technical Universities, guarantees a high quality of education.