Universities in Belarus

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 48 Universities in Belarus

The Republic of Belarus is divided into 6 regions (Belarusian: voblasts) and one autonomous city, Minsk, which serves as the capital. These regions are further subdivided into districts (Belarusian: raions). The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in Minsk, situated in the central part of the country. The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all administrative divisions that include at least one Belarusian higher education institution fulfilling the uniRank selection criteria.

Brest Region (4)  
City of Minsk (25)  
Gomel Region (6)  
Grodno Region (3)  
Minsk (1)  
Mogilyov Region (4)  
Vitebsk Region (5)  

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The Higher Education System in Belarus

The Belarusian higher education system is supervised by the Ministry of Education and includes both public and private institutions. It follows a two-stage process with a focus on professional proficiency and research. Education is free in public institutions for students who pass entrance exams, while private institutions require tuition fees.

Types of higher education institutions in Belarus

In Belarus, there are three main types of higher education institutions:

1. Universities: these institutions offer a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities.
2. Academies: typically focus on specialized fields such as arts, economics, and engineering.
3. Institutes: these focus on specific areas of study and may offer professional degrees.

Access to higher education in Belarus

Students in Belarus typically complete 11 years of general secondary education and obtain a certificate that grants access to higher education. Admission to universities is competitive and requires passing entrance exams. Specialized secondary education or vocational qualifications also provide access to higher education institutions.

Languages of instruction in Belarus

The languages of instruction in Belarusian higher education institutions are primarily Belarusian and Russian.

Stages of higher education in Belarus

1. First stage: the first stage typically lasts 4 to 6 years and leads to the award of a Diploma of Higher Education.
2. Second stage: the second stage, lasting 1 to 2 years, awards the Master’s degree (Diploma of Magistr) after thesis defense and exams.
3. Third stage: the third stage involves postgraduate studies and leads to the highest scientific degree of Doktor Nauk (Doctor of Sciences) after research and thesis defense.

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