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 that you 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 a bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate studies. You can continue your higher education on the postgraduate level (postgraduate study, or residency training in medical specialities), which ends with the defence 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 school graduation. 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 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 specialities are provided.

In most Belarusian universities, education is conducted in one of the official languages ​​(Russian / Belarusian). Every applicant who comes to a new country faces many difficulties despite language limitations. In order to help foreign students to adjust, each university has is a faculty of pre-university training. Teachers tell their students about the educational institution, the country, the specifics of studying, help to master the language at least on 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 for obtaining quality knowledge. For a more complete understanding of the education system, we will describe each of the levels in detail.

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 of such educational institutions. The list of specialities 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 speciality.

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

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 speciality (thesis). In case of a successful defence 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 speciality, 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 member of the Bologna Process. Thanks to this, the bachelor's, master’s, postgraduate diplomas and doctoral degrees are recognized in European countries. In total, Belarus counts up to 52 universities that educate specialists in various fields. For advice and assistance regarding the choice of the educational level, please contact our experienced managers.