Conditions of Building a Career in the IT Sector from the Point of View of Students of Selected Universities in Poland

The purpose of the paper is to explore students’ perspectives on their future careers in the IT (Information Technology) profession. Additionally, the study compares differences in the desire to pursue a career as an IT specialist between students from the two universities in Poland. The article analyzed students’ perceptions of the current IT market and trends, focusing on the challenges and fears associated with working in the IT industry. The research was conducted in 2023 with the Computer Assisted Web Interview method and covered over 480 students. The analysis of the results enabled the authors to assess the level of IT career awareness among the students and understand how respondents’ opinions differ in both universities. The originality of the research lies in its comprehensive approach to the topic, examining the conditions for a career in IT and highlighting differences in opinions resulting from the location of both universities and their specific circumstances.