5 Steps Towards Becoming a Student

Belarusian universities can prepare you for almost any career in demand in the global market, all you have to do is choose a suitable programme (specialty, city, training form and duration of study). You can easily do this on our website https://studyinby.com/en/education-in-belarus/specialnosti/

Visit the website of your university of choice or contact its representatives by phone/e-mail to learn about admission and training terms: necessary documents, entry requirements, curricula and other details.

In most cases, universities will require you to submit a primary application with all relevant supporting documents by e-mail.
Send your application directly to your university of choice, it is FREE. If the documents meet all the criteria, you will receive an official invitation.The invitation is FREE.

Visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus or the consulate of the Republic of Belarus in your country to learn if you need a visa to come to Belarus.

If residents of your country need a visa to come to Belarus, then you will need to get your university to send you an invitation to study and apply for a student visa in the Belarusian embassy in your country.

If your country does not have a diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Belarus, you can obtain a visa upon arrival at Minsk National Airport (at the Division for the Admission of Foreigners of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

PLEASE NOTE! Remember to notify your university about the date of your arrival to Belarus! You can also send a request to the Centre for International Relations of the Ministry of Education to organize your transfer from the airport.

When you enter the Republic of Belarus, you will have to provide enough funds to cover your tuition fee for a year, as well as other expenses:

  • Medical insurance (if necessary) – 46 USD
  • Transfer to university (if necessary) – 30 USD or more
  • Medical examination – 50 USD
  • Exit visa – 25 USD
  • Registration of temporary stay – 13 USD
  • Registration of temporary residence – 39 USD
  • Translation of documents (if necessary) – 50 USD or more
  • Accommodation in the dormitory – 40 USD (monthly)
  • Personal expenses – 350 USD or more (per month)

Travel expenses to and from Belarus are covered by the foreign nationals..

All international students must report to their university within three days of arriving in Belarus, in line with the terms of their invitation.

After you come to Belarus, you will need to go through the interview process in the university. The interview can be in English or Russian (depending on the chosen language of instruction). Students applying to part-time learning programmes can pass the interview remotely.