IT Cyber security

IT Cyber Security is a program for those who wish to combine knowledge of computer science with knowledge of political science and administration.

The knowledge related to political science and administration includes:

1. the place of cybersecurity in the contemporary understanding of security;
2. the complexity of security threats in cyberspace;
3. diversity of areas of activities to ensure security in cyberspace, taking into account political science, but also legal, economic and sociological approaches.

Knowledge related to computer science includes:

1. The principles of operation of the operating system, its tasks and weaknesses;
2. basic programming structures and rules of designing programming scripts;
3. functioning of web applications and knowledge about the basic weaknesses of web applications;
4. principles of operation of computer networks and, weaknesses of protocols and mechanisms operating in all layers of the OSI model;
5. principles and best practices for safe web application programming;
6. principles of operation of cryptographic modules and the manner of their application in IT Systems;
7. the process of performing penetration tests and ability to describe each stage;
8. standards for information security management.

Computer science skills include:

1. efficient performance of tasks in the Linux operating system; 2) designing a simple algorithm and creating its implementation using Python;
2. conducting security tests for Web applications based on the OWASP standard;
3. analyzing the weaknesses of the computer network and applying a security mechanism to protect against potential attacks;
4. finding security bugs in web applications and applying corrections to eliminate them;
5. performance of the required analysis regarding the application of cryptographic methods and the use of appropriate cryptographic modules;
6. performing all stages of penetration testing;
7. creating process documentation of the IT system and conducting a risk analysis of such a system.

https://itcybersecurity.umcs.pl/

Schedule of Admission for Candidates Subject to the Regulations Applicable to Polish and EU Citizens

April 17, 2026 – registration opens

July 10, 2026 – registration and fee payment deadline

July 20–22, 2026 – submission of documents by qualified candidates*

One tuition‑free place is offered.

Where to Submit Documents

Building of Faculty of Political Science and Journalism (the Commission)

1. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents (visit Application Procedure Tab), including the certificate proving the applicant’s English language skills (list of recognized certificates: https://www.umcs.pl/en/language-requirements-at-umcs,33977.htm ) or a document confirming that the Education was fully conducted in English (issued by the school/University) and/or based on an interview in English (please contact the UMCS Admissions Office: studyinenglish@umcs.pl )
2. Registration is open within the admission period or until all the vacancies are filled.

Qualification rules

1. Admission is open to both Polish citizens and international candidates.
2. The programme is offered on a tuition-fee paying basis to candidates holding a bachelor's degree or any other equivalent degree, which entitles them to undertake the Master’s degree programme in the country where the documents were issued. Documents must be appended with a legalisation or an apostille.
3. Polish and EU citizens, as well as other candidates who are eligible under the same regulations*, can study for free if places are available. One tuition‑free place is offered. *For more detailed information, please contact the UMCS Admissions Office.
4. A candidate must submit a complete set of application documents, including the NAWA individual recognition statement and English certificate (more information).
5. Registration is open within the admission period (April - September) and until all the available vacancies are filled.
6. The required registration fee payment is PLN 85. Please check the instructions on how to make a payment in the system.

Tuition fee:
1st year € 3520
2nd year € 3300

An Early Bird Discount of 150 euros is offered for the one-time payment for the first year of studies made by 30.06.2026!
Admission enquiries: studyinenglish@umcs.pl