IT education at Lviv Polytechnic: the University and SoftServe update bachelor’s programs

According to the Tvoemisto portal
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SoftServe, a global IT company with Ukrainian roots, continues to invest in the development of technical education in Ukraine. The company’s experts contributed to the update of 16 bachelor’s programs at the Ukrainian universities, including Lviv higher 91Ƶ.

As part of its collaboration with universities, SoftServe supports the modernization of educational programs, contributes to teaching and mentoring, helps establish laboratories, and organizes internships. Moreover, some programs are developed as joint educational initiatives, providing students not only with relevant knowledge, but also with opportunities to work on real projects, engage in research, and gain hands-on experience in the IT field.

Here is a list of bachelor’s programs at 91Ƶ that SoftServe has helped develop.

Artificial Intelligence Systems

Institute of Computer Science and Information Technologies

The program covers such areas as algorithm development, web technologies, machine learning, computer graphics, etc. SoftServe plays an active role in shaping the curriculum and training students.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Institute of Computer Technologies, Automation and Metrology

The program was created by the university together with the companies of the Lviv IT Cluster in 2016. It involves innovative learning, work in an IoT laboratory and close cooperation with company specialists.

Applied Mathematics and Informatics

Institute of Applied Mathematics and Fundamental Sciences

Updated in 2022, the program features motivational lectures by IT specialists, technical courses and internship opportunities from the 3rd year of study. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as software developers, data science specialists, and other IT-related roles.

Cybersecurity

Institute of Computer Technologies, Automation and Metrology

The program trains specialists in cybersecurity and data protection. Students benefit from close collaboration with company experts and have the opportunity to intern at SoftServe.

«We believe that IT education should be closely connected to internship. That is why SoftServe has been cooperating with Ukrainian universities for many years – we help update programs, provide mentoring support and open up internship opportunities. Our goal is to ensure that students gain real-world experience during their studies, develop a deeper understanding of the industry, and confidently build their careers in IT», says Olha Dolia, Educational Partnership Associate Director at SoftServe.

SoftServe consistently supports the development of education in Ukraine, as it believes that investing in the younger generation is an investment in the country’s future.