During the spring semester, Oleksandr Yevtushenko, a fourth-year student of the Department of Automation and Control in Technical Systems of NTU «KhPI», studied computer and information sciences at the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia). The course «Organization Security» turned out to be very interesting for him, where he learned to respond and develop action plans to real cyber threats. The trip of the Kharkiv Polytechnic student to the Slovenian university was made possible by his participation in the Erasmus+ academic mobility program of the European Union.
Oleksandr Yevtushenko, a 4th year student of the Department of Automation and Control in Technical Systems of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Computer Modeling, Applied Physics and Mathematics of NTU «KhPI», studied at the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), majoring in Computer and Information Sciences. This took place during the spring semester. The future engineer was pleasantly surprised by the modern campus of the Faculty of Informatics of the Slovenian higher education institution, which is equipped with everything necessary for comfortable and productive work. This includes a library with rooms for group work, comfortable classrooms equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, and a wonderful dining room.
«I will remember the picturesque Alps for years to come. It was so great to see beautiful nature right in the center of the capital! At the university, I chose the disciplines I studied on my own. It was very convenient! Practical and lecture classes were held both in spacious halls and in small rooms with poufs and big screens, where there was no distance between the teacher and students at all,» Oleksandr Yevtushenko shares his impressions.
He found the course «Organization Security» useful and informative, where real cyber threats were considered and action plans for attacks were developed. These classes were taught by a professor from the UK, a former employee of the Cambridge University computer lab. At the final exam, the students were given a scenario of a cyberattack on the infrastructure of the company they were supposed to be working for. The students had to analyze the situation, respond promptly, and prepare an action plan to protect and minimize the consequences. After completing the task, they presented their solutions to the entire group.
According to Oleksandr Yevtushenko, a student of NTU «KhPI», the scholarship provided by the EU Erasmus+ program was enough to cover his accommodation, food and leisure activities. The future engineer from Kharkiv Polytechnic lived in a student dormitory with a student from Slovenia, which gave him the opportunity to integrate even better into the local culture.
Alexander’s trips to Croatia, Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia were very exciting and exciting for him. The university often organized guided tours and transfers for university students at a minimal cost. It was a great opportunity for them to see new cities and countries and broaden their horizons.
Kharkiv Polytechnic Oleksandr Yevtushenko met students from the USA, Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia, etc. and keeps in touch with them even now.
«Participation in the Erasmus+ program is not only an academic experience, but also an international cultural exchange, new friends, and acquaintances that can be useful in my professional life. It is an unforgettable experience that I sincerely recommend to every student. These are adventures, new knowledge and opportunities that will stay with you for life!» says a student of the Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute.
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The University of Ljubljana is one of the most famous universities in Slovenia with over 64 thousand students. It is the largest higher education, research and art institution in Slovenia. Founded in 1919, it trains specialists at 23 faculties and has, in addition, 3 academies of arts and a college. The University promotes fundamental, applied and research work. Today, the University of Ljubljana is among the top 3% of the world’s best universities.
National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute» is one of the leading and largest technical universities in Ukraine, founded in 1885. Today, NTU «KhPI» consists of 10 educational and scientific institutes, 103 departments, where more than 15 thousand students study. Kharkiv Polytechnic is among the top 5 universities in Ukraine and is included in international rankings: QS World University Rankings, THE World University Rankings and others. In 2010, NTU «KhPI» received the status of a research national university. Kharkiv Polytechnic is also one of the leaders in IT education in Ukraine. In particular, the university implements a unique educational program for training IT specialists called Innovation Campus with modern software. In 2022, this program was awarded the world «silver» in education.
ERASMUS+ is a program of international cooperation between the European Union and other countries in the field of education, youth and sport. Its goal is to support the educational, professional and personal development of citizens in the EU and beyond to contribute to sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion, to foster innovation and strengthen European identity and active citizenship. The program provides opportunities for educational and academic mobility in education and for young people, projects and partnerships, strategy development and cooperation, professional networks and open resources.