National Aerospace University «Kharkiv Aviation Institute»

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The Department of Software Engineering is a leading unit of the Faculty of Software Engineering and Business, specializing in training elite IT professionals in the field of Information Technology, specifically in F2 Software Engineering.

We provide education through modern Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, covering the full software development life cycle (SDLC).

Mission: To transform student talent into the professionalism of a digital world architect. We combine the fundamental engineering school of KhAI with Agile/Scrum methodologies and cutting-edge global technology stacks.


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Core Technologies and Disciplines

The curriculum focuses on hard and soft skills demanded by employers, constantly updated to meet market requirements.

Programming Languages and Development Environments:
Core and object-oriented languages: C#, Java, C++, Python (numerical methods and AI applications).
Web Development (Full Stack): JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, HTML/CSS, network programming, web design.
Mobile Development: Android programming, cross-platform solutions.
Game Development & Graphics: OpenGL, 3D graphics, Unity, visual programming.
Professional Engineering Technologies:
Architecture & Quality: Software architecture (.NET), design patterns, requirements analysis, software QA/QC.
Infrastructure & Data: SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud computing, operating systems, computer networks.
Teamwork: IT project management, collaborative tools (Git, Jira), human-computer interaction (UI/UX).
Security: Software and data security, application cybersecurity.
Future Tech & Trending Areas:
Artificial Intelligence: AI systems, neural networks, machine learning.
Big Data & IoT: Internet of Things, big data processing.
Immersive Tech: VR & AR programming.
Generative AI & Prompt Engineering: Learn ethical, professional use of ChatGPT, MidJourney, GitHub Copilot, and other LLMs for coding and content generation.

PRACTICE & INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Education is hands-on, not theoretical. The Department partners with IT industry giants, giving students internships, practical experience, and early job offers with: NIX, SoftServe, EPAM Systems, Sigma Software, DB Best Technologies. Workshops and real commercial cases are part of the curriculum.


RESEARCH & R&D
The Department is an innovation hub, where faculty and students work on R&D projects in:

Intelligent decision-making systems
Digital transformation of aerospace
Startup development
Defense Tech & Grants:

Contributing to national defense and applied research funded by the state.
Two research teams have won prestigious grants from the National Research Foundation of Ukraine for projects strengthening Ukraine’s defense.
Students participate in dual-use R&D, tackling military challenges and publishing results in professional journals.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER
Graduates of the Department of Software Engineering are versatile professionals, working as:

Software Engineer
Full Stack / Backend / Frontend Developer
Game Developer
Software Architect / Tech Lead
QA Engineer (Manual / Automation)
IT Project Manager
Data Scientist / AI Engineer
KhAI Department 603 is not just education—it is your gateway to high-tech careers, stable income, and global opportunities.