Accredited universities in Belarus

SubjectsPublic Administration · State Management · Law · Economics · International Relations · Political Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity); Operates directly under the authority of the Presidential Administration. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Established in 1991 (reorganised 1995), the Academy of Public Administration operates directly under the authority of the Presidential Administration of Belarus. Trains senior civil servants and public administrators for the Belarusian state. Honest context: As an institution directly under presidential authority in an authoritarian state, its curriculum and research closely reflect official state ideology. Suitable for those specifically pursuing Belarusian public-sector careers; the institution operates under sanctions in some Western jurisdictions.

SubjectsPedagogy · Economics · Engineering · Foreign Languages · Computer Science

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Established in 2004 from the merger of two earlier institutes, Baranovichi State University is one of Belarus's younger regional universities. Approximately 5,000 students. Serves central-western Belarus from Baranovichi (Brest region).

SubjectsEconomics · Finance · Accounting · Marketing · Management · International Economic Relations · Statistics · Banking

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1933, Belarus State Economic University (BSEU) is the country's main specialised economics university. Approximately 16,000 students. Programmes cover economics, finance, accounting, marketing, management, and international economic relations. Historically the training ground for Belarus's economic and financial administration. Sanctions and Belarus's economic isolation since 2020 have affected the relevance of some international business programmes.

SubjectsMechanical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Architecture · Electrical Engineering · Mining · Energy · Transport · Information Technologies · Materials Science

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1920 as the Belarusian State Polytechnic Institute, the Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU) is the country's largest technical university. Approximately 35,000 students across 16 faculties. Programmes span mechanical engineering, construction, architecture, mining, energy, transport, and information technologies. Hosts a significant number of international students from CIS countries, China, the Middle East, and Africa. BNTU has historic links with Russian and CIS engineering institutions; Western academic partnerships have been reduced since 2020 sanctions.

SubjectsAgronomy · Animal Husbandry · Veterinary · Agricultural Economics · Land Management · Hydraulic Engineering

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1840, the Belarusian State Academy of Agriculture is one of the OLDEST agricultural higher education institutions in Eastern Europe. Located in Gorki (Mogilev region), it has trained agricultural specialists across the Russian Empire and Soviet Union since the mid-19th century. Approximately 7,000 students. Heritage programmes in agronomy, animal husbandry, veterinary sciences, agricultural economics, and land management.

SubjectsFine Arts · Painting · Sculpture · Graphic Arts · Design · Architecture · Theatre · Cinema · Art History

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1945, the Belarusian State Academy of Arts is the country's main higher education institution for fine arts, theatre, and cinema. Approximately 1,200 students. Programmes span painting, sculpture, graphic arts, design, architecture, theatre direction, acting, and cinematography. Marc Chagall, born in Vitebsk in 1887, was a precursor of the Belarusian modernist tradition the Academy partly preserves (though his work was officially suppressed during much of the Soviet era).

SubjectsAviation Engineering · Air Traffic Management · Aircraft Operation · Aviation Logistics · Air Transport Economics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Specialist higher education institution training aviation engineers, air traffic controllers, and aviation managers for Belarus's civil aviation sector. Cooperation with Belavia (Belarus's national carrier). Note: Belavia and Belarusian airspace have been subject to EU/US sanctions and overflight restrictions since 2021 (especially after the May 2021 forced Ryanair landing in Minsk incident) — this has substantially affected employment prospects in Belarusian aviation for international graduates.

SubjectsMusic Performance · Composition · Conducting · Musicology · Opera · Folk Music · Music Theory

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1932 as the Belarusian State Conservatory, BSAM is the country's flagship music academy. Approximately 700 students. Programmes span classical performance (all instruments, voice), composition, conducting, musicology, and folk music studies. Belarusian folk music traditions are deeply embedded in the curriculum alongside the European classical canon. Admission via highly competitive auditions.

SubjectsTelecommunications · Information Networks · Radio Engineering · Information Security · Postal Services

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Specialist higher education institution under the Belarusian Ministry of Communications, training engineers for the country's telecommunications, postal, and information networks sectors. Smaller specialist academy with focused programmes in telecom infrastructure, radio engineering, and information security.

SubjectsAgricultural Engineering · Agronomy · Mechanisation of Agriculture · Energy in Agriculture · Agricultural Economics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1954 as the Belarusian Institute of Agricultural Mechanisation, BSATU is the country's primary university for agricultural engineering and farm mechanisation. Approximately 7,000 students. Programmes oriented toward modern farming technology, agricultural energy systems, and rural economy — relevant given Belarus's significant agricultural sector (about 9% of GDP).

SubjectsGeneral Medicine (MBBS) · Dentistry · Pediatrics · Preventive Medicine · Pharmacy · Medical-Biological Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity); WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) listed; recognised by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

MBBS English-medium: requires English-medium high school certificate or equivalent; some institutions accept IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL iBT 60+. Russian language course (compulsory) for clinical years.

Tuition

MBBS for international students typically USD 3,500-5,500 per year — among the most affordable globally. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Degree recognised by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) for Pakistani students after qualifying NLE/IFMGE exam. Note: post-2022 Ukraine war proximity has caused some Pakistani families to reconsider; sanctions affect banking transactions.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1921 as the Minsk Medical Institute, Belarusian State Medical University (BSMU) is the country's flagship medical school. Approximately 7,500 students including significant international cohorts from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and the Middle East. Offers English-medium MBBS (six-year programme), considered one of the most affordable English-medium MBBS programmes recognised by Pakistan's PM&DC. Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Pakistani context: BSMU has been a significant destination for Pakistani medical students for over two decades; an active Pakistani Student Association exists. Post-2022 caution: Ukraine war regional proximity has caused some families to reassess; PM&DC recognition still in force but verification recommended directly with PM&DC.

SubjectsEducation · Pedagogy · Psychology · Special Education · Preschool Education · Primary Education · Subject Teaching · Social Pedagogy

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1914 as the Minsk Teachers' Institute, BSPU is the country's flagship teacher-training university. Approximately 14,000 students. Named after Maksim Tank (1912-1995), a major 20th-century Belarusian poet who served as a Member of the Supreme Soviet. BSPU trains the majority of Belarus's schoolteachers; programmes span all subject areas plus special education and educational psychology.

SubjectsChemical Engineering · Forestry · Wood Technology · Polygraphy · Information Technology · Economics · Environmental Engineering

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1930 as the Forestry Institute, BSTU specialises in chemical engineering, forestry, wood technology, and polygraphy (printing). Approximately 10,000 students. Belarus has significant forest cover (~40% of territory) and a substantial timber and paper industry — BSTU is the primary training institution for these sectors.

SubjectsMathematics · Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Geography · Economics · International Relations · Law · Philology · Journalism · History · Philosophy · Computer Science · Applied Mathematics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1921, Belarusian State University (BSU) is the country's flagship higher education institution and largest classical university. Approximately 25,000 students. BSU's faculties span the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and international relations. Distinguished alumni include numerous Belarusian government officials, scientists, and writers. Like all Belarusian state universities, BSU operates under the Ministry of Education and is closely aligned with the state ideological framework. Many faculty and students who supported democratic reforms after the disputed 2020 presidential election were dismissed or have departed. Honest context: Belarus's higher education has been heavily affected by the political situation since 2020 and the country's complicity in Russia's invasion of Ukraine (Feb 2022); international academic partnerships have been substantially curtailed.

SubjectsCultural Studies · Library Sciences · Museology · Folk Arts · Choreography · Theatre Arts · Cultural Management

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1975 as the Minsk Institute of Culture, becoming a university in 2004, BSUCA trains specialists in cultural studies, library sciences, museology, folk arts, and cultural management. Approximately 4,000 students. Curriculum particularly oriented toward Belarusian folk culture preservation alongside contemporary cultural management.

SubjectsComputer Science · Information Security · Software Engineering · Radioelectronics · Telecommunications · Microelectronics · Artificial Intelligence

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; English-medium MBBS at medical schools + some IT Master's. Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1964 as the Minsk Radioengineering Institute, BSUIR is Belarus's leading specialist university for IT, electronics, and telecommunications. Approximately 14,000 students. Programmes span software engineering, computer science, information security, microelectronics, and AI. Strong industry ties to Belarus's Hi-Tech Park (Minsk) — an IT cluster that has historically been a regional outsourcing hub, though sanctions have affected its Western client base since 2022. BSUIR has been a popular destination for Pakistani and other South Asian students seeking IT degrees.

SubjectsSport Sciences · Coaching · Physical Education · Sports Management · Sports Medicine · Rehabilitation

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1937, the Belarusian State University of Physical Culture is the country's flagship sports university and training centre for Olympic athletes. Approximately 5,000 students. Trains the majority of Belarus's coaches, physical education teachers, and sports administrators. Notable Belarusian Olympic medallists have trained or studied here.

SubjectsRailway Engineering · Transport Construction · Transport Logistics · Transport Economics · Transport IT

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1953, the Belarusian State University of Transport is the country's specialist higher education institution for rail and transport engineering. Approximately 8,000 students. Trains engineers and managers for Belarusian Railways and the broader transport sector. Belarus's position on the Moscow-Berlin and Moscow-Warsaw rail corridors made transport engineering historically important.

SubjectsCommerce · Trade · Economics · Marketing · Logistics · Accounting · Tourism

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Specialist higher education institution affiliated with Belkoopsoyuz (the Belarusian Republican Union of Consumer Societies), the country's consumer cooperatives network. Trains specialists in commerce, trade, marketing, logistics, and economics — particularly for the cooperative retail sector that remains significant in rural Belarus.

SubjectsEngineering · Economics · Construction · Information Technology · Mechanical Engineering · Joint Degrees with Russian Universities

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity); Joint accreditation with Russian Federation Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 2003 as a joint Belarusian-Russian higher education institution, BRU offers joint degree programmes recognised in both Belarus and Russia. Approximately 5,000 students. Programmes in engineering, economics, IT. Reflects the close Belarus-Russia 'Union State' relationship; particularly relevant for students seeking dual recognition in both countries.

SubjectsLaw · Information Technology · Social-Information Technologies · Economics · Psychology

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1990, BIP is one of Belarus's private higher education institutions specialising in law and social-information technologies. Approximately 3,500 students. As a private institution it offers more flexible programmes alongside state-aligned standards.

SubjectsCivil Engineering · Architecture · Mechanical Engineering · Economics · Information Technology

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1966 as the Brest Civil Engineering Institute, Brest State Technical University serves western Belarus from Brest — the city on the Polish border famed for the Brest Fortress (a major World War II memorial commemorating the 1941 Soviet defence). Approximately 5,500 students. Strong programmes in civil engineering and construction reflecting Brest's strategic position as Belarus's gateway to the EU.

SubjectsGeneral Medicine (MBBS) · Dentistry · Medical-Diagnostic · Medical-Preventive · Pediatrics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity); WHO WDOMS listed; recognised by PM&DC. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

MBBS English-medium available; IELTS 5.5+ or English-medium HSC accepted. Russian course required for clinical years.

Tuition

MBBS for international students typically USD 3,500-5,500 per year — among the most affordable globally. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Degree recognised by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) for Pakistani students after qualifying NLE/IFMGE exam. Note: post-2022 Ukraine war proximity has caused some Pakistani families to reconsider; sanctions affect banking transactions.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1990, Gomel State Medical University serves approximately 5,000 students including substantial international cohorts. Offers English-medium MBBS recognised by Pakistan's PM&DC. Gomel is in south-eastern Belarus near the border with Ukraine, in the region most affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster — the university maintains specialised research and clinical programmes in radiation medicine and post-Chernobyl public health, a unique area of expertise globally. Note for Pakistani families: Gomel is geographically close to the Ukrainian border; while the city itself is not in a war zone, regional proximity to active conflict (Ukraine, 100km south) has caused some families to reconsider.

SubjectsMechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Information Technology · Energy · Economics · Mining

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1968 as a branch of BNTU, becoming an independent university in 1998. Named after Pavel Sukhoi (1895-1975), aircraft designer (founder of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, USSR's premier military aircraft designer) — a Gomel native. Approximately 8,000 students. Main technical university serving southeastern Belarus.

SubjectsPhysics · Mathematics · Biology · Geography · History · Philology · Economics · Law · Computer Science

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1969, Gomel State University is named after Francisk Skaryna (also spelled Skorina) — the 16th-century humanist who in 1517 printed the first book in Belarusian and is celebrated as one of the founding figures of Belarusian literary culture. Approximately 11,000 students. Largest higher education institution in southeastern Belarus. Like all Belarusian regional state universities, follows the Ministry of Education's curriculum framework.

SubjectsAgronomy · Veterinary Medicine · Animal Husbandry · Biotechnology · Agricultural Economics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1951 as the Grodno Agricultural Institute, becoming a university in 2000, Grodno State Agrarian University serves western Belarus. Approximately 4,500 students. Programmes in agronomy, veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, and biotechnology — particularly relevant given Grodno region's role as one of Belarus's most productive agricultural areas.

SubjectsGeneral Medicine (MBBS) · Pediatrics · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Medical-Preventive · Medical-Psychological

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity); WHO WDOMS listed; recognised by PM&DC. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

MBBS English-medium; IELTS 5.5+ or equivalent. Russian course required.

Tuition

MBBS for international students typically USD 3,500-5,500 per year — among the most affordable globally. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Degree recognised by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) for Pakistani students after qualifying NLE/IFMGE exam. Note: post-2022 Ukraine war proximity has caused some Pakistani families to reconsider; sanctions affect banking transactions.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1958, Grodno State Medical University serves approximately 5,000 students. Located in Grodno in western Belarus near the Polish and Lithuanian borders — historically a multicultural region with Polish, Belarusian, Jewish, and Lithuanian heritage. Offers English-medium MBBS recognised by Pakistan's PM&DC. Has been a destination for Pakistani medical students for over 15 years; active Pakistani Student Association maintains community life. Grodno's location near the EU border made it historically the most internationally-connected medical school in Belarus, though Schengen border restrictions have tightened since 2020.

SubjectsHumanities · Sciences · Law · Economics · Pedagogy · Foreign Languages · Engineering

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1940, Grodno State University is named after Yanka Kupala (1882-1942) — the national poet of Belarus and a pioneer of modern Belarusian literature. Approximately 12,000 students. Largest university in the Grodno region of western Belarus. Strong programmes in Belarusian language and literature, foreign languages, and law.

SubjectsEntrepreneurship · Business Management · Marketing · Economics · Finance

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Private higher education institution specialising in entrepreneurship and business management programmes for the Belarusian SME sector. Smaller institution.

SubjectsCultural Studies · Foreign Languages · Tourism · Management · Design · Psychology

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Private higher education institution founded in 1992, one of the earliest private universities in post-Soviet Belarus. Named after Alexander Shirokov (the institution's founder). Smaller liberal-arts oriented institution.

SubjectsLaw · Political Science · Public Administration · Entrepreneurship · Economics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Private higher education institution offering programmes in law, political science, public administration, and entrepreneurship. Smaller institution.

SubjectsEconomics · Humanities · Law · Foreign Languages · Management

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Private higher education institution offering programmes in economics, humanities, law, and management. Smaller institution.

SubjectsEconomics · Law · Information Technology · International Relations · Tourism

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1990 by the Belarusian Federation of Trade Unions, MITSO (originally 'International Institute of Labour and Social Relations') became a university in 2014. Approximately 7,000 students across campuses in Minsk, Vitebsk, and Gomel. One of the larger private higher education institutions in Belarus.

SubjectsEconomics · Management · Law · Psychology · Information Technology · Innovation Management

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Private higher education institution focused on innovation management, business, IT, and economics. Smaller institution serving Minsk and the broader Belarusian private-sector employment market.

SubjectsForeign Languages · Translation · Interpretation · Linguistics · International Communications · Language Teaching · Intercultural Communication

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1948 as the Minsk State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, MSLU is Belarus's principal specialised university for foreign languages, translation, and linguistics. Approximately 4,500 students. Offers programmes in over 20 foreign languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, and Japanese. Traditionally the training ground for Belarus's diplomatic translators and international communicators.

SubjectsPedagogy · Mathematics · Natural Sciences · Foreign Languages · Philology · Physical Education · Economics

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1913 as a teachers' institute, the Mogilev State University is named after Arkadz Kulyashou (1914-1978), a prominent 20th-century Belarusian poet. Approximately 6,000 students. Largest university in the Mogilev region of eastern Belarus.

SubjectsFood Technology · Food Engineering · Biotechnology · Food Industry Economics · Catering

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1973 as the Mogilev Technological Institute, MSUFT is Belarus's specialist higher education institution for food technology, food engineering, and food industry management. Approximately 3,500 students. Trains specialists for Belarus's substantial dairy, meat processing, brewing, and confectionery industries.

SubjectsPedagogy · Mathematics · Sciences · Foreign Languages · Physical Education · Preschool Education

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1944 as a teachers' institute, becoming a university in 1995, MSPU is named after Ivan Shamyakin (1921-2004), a major 20th-century Belarusian novelist. Approximately 3,500 students. Trains teachers for schools in southeastern Belarus.

SubjectsEconomics · Banking · Finance · Biotechnology · Information Technology · Tourism

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 2006, Polessky State University is one of Belarus's youngest universities. Located in Pinsk in the Polesie region — a vast wetland area of the Pripyat Basin spanning southwestern Belarus into Ukraine. Specialised programmes in banking and finance (the university was established on the base of an earlier banking college) alongside biotechnology and IT. Approximately 3,000 students.

SubjectsEngineering · Construction · Petroleum and Gas · Information Technology · Economics · History · Philology

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Founded in 1968 as the Novopolotsk Polytechnic Institute, becoming a university in 1993, Polotsk State University serves northeastern Belarus from its main campus in Novopolotsk. Approximately 8,000 students. Polotsk (the historic city, founded 862 CE) is one of the oldest cities in the East Slavic world and was a major medieval principality. The university maintains historical and cultural studies programmes connected to this heritage. Engineering programmes particularly oriented toward Belarus's petroleum refining industry centred in Novopolotsk.

SubjectsManagement · Business Administration · Economics · Marketing · Finance

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Private higher education institution specialising in management and business education. Smaller institution.

SubjectsEmergency Management · Firefighting · Civil Protection · Radiation Safety · Industrial Safety · Rescue Operations

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity); Operates under the Ministry for Emergency Situations. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

Belarusian nationals admitted on state-funded military-discipline basis; international admission limited.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

Specialist higher education institution under the Belarusian Ministry for Emergency Situations (MES), training officers for the country's emergency services, fire service, and civil protection. A uniformed service institution: students typically wear uniform and follow military-style discipline. Belarus has significant institutional expertise in radiation safety and post-disaster response stemming from the 1986 Chernobyl experience.

SubjectsPedagogy · Mathematics · Information Technology · Biology · Chemistry · Physics · Philology · History · Law · Arts

Accreditation

Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus; Department of Quality Control of Education; Belarusian accreditation system (not part of EHEA since suspension 2022 — though Belarus was admitted to Bologna Process in 2015, its participation has been suspended/limited following political crisis and Ukraine war complicity). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Russian-medium primarily; some English-medium programmes (medical MBBS, IT). Russian prep course typically required for non-Russian speakers. Check institution for IELTS/TOEFL.

Tuition

International students typically USD 2,500-4,500 per year for most programmes. Living costs USD 1,500-2,500 per year. Among the most affordable European tuition fees, though sanctions affect banking transactions for non-Russian/CIS countries.

Scholarships

Limited

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesBelarusian academic year typically begins 1 September. International applicants apply via the Ministry of Education or directly; deadlines vary by institution.

⚠️ Note: Collector file labelled this entry 'Brest State University named after A.S. Masherov' — this was incorrect. The institution at vsu.by is Vitebsk State University named after P.M. Masherov, located in Vitebsk. Founded on 21 November 1910 as the Vitebsk Teachers' Institute, becoming a university in 1995. Named after Pyotr Masherov (1918-1980), Hero of the Soviet Union and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Belarus 1965-1980 (a Vitebsk-region native). Approximately 7,000 students from over 25 countries including Pakistan (active cooperation with Gazi University in Pakistan documented 2025). Largest higher education institution in northeastern Belarus.