CITY:Wroclaw
FIELD OF STUDY:Computer science

Computer networks and cybersecurity

Type of study:
Obtained title:
Engineer
Duration:
3.5 years
Language of study:
Polish, English
Form of study:
Full-time (weekdays)

Why study at ATA

Study abroad and earn a second diploma - tuition-free

Spend a year at Centria University of Applied Sciences in Finland and earn a second degree – all within a single study program!

  • You’ll receive two diplomas – one from our university and one from our partner institution

  • No extra tuition fees abroad – you only pay regular tuition at WAB

  • No extended study time – instead of spending one year at our university, you’ll simply study that year at the partner university in Finland

  • It’s a great addition to your CV – boost your qualifications and career prospects

  • You’ll gain international experience – get to know the culture of your host university and country firsthand

Career Opportunities

As a future IT specialist, you will gain the competencies needed to design, manage, and secure modern computer networks.
You will learn how to configure network infrastructure, monitor systems, and protect organizations from cyber threats in an increasingly digital world.

Network Infrastructure Skills

You will develop the ability to design and manage complex computer networks used in businesses and institutions.
The program will prepare you to work with modern networking technologies, ensuring stable and efficient communication between systems and devices.

Cybersecurity Expertise

You will learn how to identify security vulnerabilities and protect systems from cyberattacks.
The program will equip you with practical knowledge about security protocols, threat detection, and methods used to safeguard sensitive data and digital infrastructure.

Practical IT Knowledge

You will gain hands-on experience with technologies used in modern IT environments.
The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills related to network configuration, system administration, and cybersecurity management.

What career paths await you after graduation?

Employment prospects

Network Engineer

After completing a degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, you will be qualified to work as a Network Engineer responsible for designing and maintaining computer networks.
You will configure network infrastructure, ensure stable connectivity, and optimize network performance within an organization.

Cybersecurity Specialist

After completing a degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, you will be prepared to work as a Cybersecurity Specialist focused on protecting systems and data from cyber threats.
You will monitor security systems, identify vulnerabilities, and implement solutions that safeguard digital infrastructure.

System and Network Administrator

After completing a degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, you will be able to work as a System and Network Administrator responsible for managing servers and IT systems.
You will ensure that networks and systems operate efficiently, maintain system updates, and resolve technical issues.

Security Analyst

After completing a degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, you will be qualified to work as a Security Analyst responsible for analyzing potential threats and improving IT security strategies.
You will monitor network activity, investigate suspicious behavior, and support organizations in strengthening their cybersecurity defenses.

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

After completing a degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity, you will be qualified to work as a Penetration Tester responsible for testing the security of IT systems and networks.
You will simulate cyberattacks in controlled environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements that strengthen an organization’s cybersecurity defenses.

This program is perfect for you if:

Design and configuration

This program is ideal for you if you want to understand how modern IT infrastructure functions and how systems communicate with each other.
You will learn how to design, configure, and manage networks that support digital services used by companies and institutions.
You may work on projects that involve building a secure network environment for an organization.

You want to protect systems and data from cyber threats

This program is perfect for you if you are interested in cybersecurity and protecting digital information.
You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities, monitor network activity, and implement security measures that prevent cyberattacks.
For example, you may analyze potential threats and develop strategies that strengthen the security of an organization’s IT systems.

You enjoy solving technical problems and working with technology

This program is suitable for individuals who enjoy analyzing systems and finding effective technical solutions.
You will develop practical skills in network configuration, system administration, and cybersecurity management.
You might work on projects where you diagnose network issues and implement solutions that improve system performance and security.

Program and structure of studies

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practical profile of education

PRACTICAL SKILLS

53%

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

32%

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

15%

BORING CLASSES

0%
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CORE COURSES IN THE COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROGRAM

    • Algorithms and Data Structures
    • Computer Architecture
    • Automation and Robotics
      Databases
    • System and Network Security
    • Electrical Engineering and Electronics
    • Ethics
    • Physics
    • Computer Graphics
    • Software Engineering
    • English Language
    • Thesis Consultations and Completion
    • Logic and Set Theory
    • Logistics
    • Mathematics
    • Microeconomics
    • Fundamentals of Marketing
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Introduction to Web Development
    • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
    • Fundamentals of Digital Technology
    • Fundamentals of Telecommunications
    • Fundamentals of Management
    • Business Law
    • Professional Internship
    • Object-Oriented Programming
    • Event-Driven Programming
    • Computer Networks
    • Social Aspects of the Internet
    • Statistics
    • Operating Systems
    • Theory of Signals and Information
    • Introduction to Computer Science
    • Physical Education
    • IT Project Management

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for the studies in English language - academic year 25/26

Admission fee (non refundable)
200 €
FOR EU COUNTRIES
FOR NON EU COUNTRIES
FULL-TIME STUDIES TUITION FEE
(PER YEAR)
EU/CIS/ OECD - All EU countries, all Balkan countries, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Mongolia, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey.
2600 €
FULL-TIME STUDIES TUITION FEE
(PER YEAR)
For non-EU countries
3500 €

Admission rules

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

    • identity card (original for inspection),
    • copy of the secondary school leaving certificate (original/certified copy for inspection),
    • copy of proof of payment of the admission fee (if applicable),

    as well as the following documents downloaded from the online system:

    • application for admission to studies,
    • 2 copies of the tuition fee agreement together with the appendix,
    • student oath,
    • declaration of entry onto the student register.

    Submit your documents in the way most convenient for you:

    • In person at the Admissions Office (room 1/3). The office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • By Polish Post to the University’s address: ul. Ostrowskiego 22, 53-238 Wrocław, marked “Admission Documents”.
    • Via parcel locker: parcel locker WRO347M (phone number required for shipment: 784 367 758).

    IMPORTANT! Do not send the original or a certified copy of your secondary school leaving certificate. Please send a notarised copy instead.

    If you do not hold Polish citizenship, please read the information available on the ‘Admission for Foreign Nationals’ page.