Education Levels

The quality of educational services in Belarus is one of the highest in the East European region. Before you go for new knowledge, we suggest you to study carefully the information given in this section. This information will help to determine the appropriate curriculum and its duration.

The provision of educational services in this area is divided into two large parts: secondary vocational education and higher education. The first part consists of colleges, lyceums, technical schools and vocational schools. The second part consists of  bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate studies. The continuation of higher education is the postgraduate level (postgraduate study / residency training - in medical specialties), which ends with the defense of the thesis and the assignment of the scientific degree of a candidate of science (similar to western PhD). The highest level is considered to be obtaining a scientific degree of a doctor of sciences after completing a doctoral program.

Higher education usually takes place after   graduation of a school. Possession of a certificate (or other similar document confirming the successful completion of basic education) gives its holder the right to become an applicant and enter the Belarusian universities on a common basis. If you have a higher education, you can apply for a master's degree (master's program) or PhD (postgraduate).

Please note: in addition to standard levels of education,  the following options for obtaining new knowledge and specialties are provided.

In most Belarusian universities, education is conducted in one of the official languages ​​(Russian / Belarusian). For each applicant who comes to a new country for himself/herself, in addition to language limitations, many difficulties arise. In order to adapt foreign students, each university has is a faculty of pre-university training. Teachers talk about the educational institution, the country, the specifics of studying, help to master the language at least at the initial level. That helps to get an idea of ​​the future profession and place of study. Duration of the preparatory courses is  8-10 months.

When the adaptation process is completed, everything is ready to obtain quality knowledge. For a more complete understanding of the education system, we will describe in detail  each of the levels.

Foreign citizens, stateless persons and refugees can receive  a profession in Belarusian colleges, lyceums, technical schools and vocational schools on a general basis (including at the expense of the republican budget). In total there are more than 400 such educational institutions. The list of specialties is very wide, mainly handling vocational professions. Upon successful completion of a secondary vocational school, a number of universities allow you to become a second- year student. Often graduates of technical schools and colleges decide to continue their studies at universities in the same specialty.

Duration of study: 2-3 years.

Form of study: full-time, by correspondence.

Tuition fee: from 1500 USD per the academic year (2 semesters).

Higher education in the Republic of Belarus consists of three levels.

Full higher education, as a result of which the chosen specialty is mastered and a state  diploma is issued. A graduate can immediately start working or continue studying for a master's degree.

Duration of study: 3-4 years.

Form of study: full-time, by correspondence.

Tuition fee: from 2500 USD (1400 USD - by correspondence) per the academic year (2 semesters).

In-depth study of a specialty at a  different level of proficiency. Scientific and practical developments are conducted and a master's study (thesis) is being conducted. In case of successful defense of the master’s thesis, a scientific degree of Master of Science is awarded. A graduate can start working or continue  postgraduate studiesl.

Duration of study: 1-2 years.

Form of study: full-time, by correspondence.

Tuition: from 2500 USD per academic year (2 semesters).

Scientific activity of the highest category. A deep scientific and applied research is being conducted on selected issues within the framework of his/her specialty (thesis). In case of successful defense of the thesis, a scientific degree of a candidate of sciences is awarded. A graduate works on his/her educational specialization. At the same time he/she can continue his/her doctoral studies.

In the process of studying, a student or a learner can simultaneously receive a second specialty, improve their qualifications or undergo retraining. This is the so-called system of continuing education. To clarify this possibility, please contact our specialists.

The Republic of Belarus is a party to the Bologna Convention. Thanks to this, the bachelor's, master’s, postgraduate diplomas and doctoral degrees are recognized in European countries. In total, 52 universities have been opened in Belarus, which educate specialists in various fields. For advice and assistance regarding the choice of the educational level, please contact our experienced managers.