Belarusian State University: Heritage and Modernity

1. Science & Research

1.1. 6 research institutions and centers

1.2. 5 innovation enterprises

1.3. 40+ research laboratories

1.4. 1,000+ researchers and specialists

1.5. 100+ scientific events

1.6. 1,000+ scientific publications per year

1.7. BSU researchers are the most cited in Scopus and Web of Science among Belarusian scientists

1.8. Student and postgraduate competitions: Best BSU Student Research Laboratory, thesis defense incentives

2. Student Life

2.1. Student self-government, public organizations

2.2. Creative studios, clubs for self-expression

2.3. Traditional university events (Knowledge Day, Student’s Day, Graduation, etc.)

2.4. Comfortable dormitories with study rooms, lounges, sports facilities

2.5. Sports activities: wrestling, football, basketball, athletics, chess, swimming, tourism, etc.

2.6. Student organizations: BSU Student Assembly, Youth Union, Student Quality Union, Council of Group Leaders, Coordination Council of Student Dormitories

3. General Information

3.1. Leading scientific, educational, innovative, and cultural center of Belarus

3.2. Meets the intellectual, cultural, and social needs of society

3.3. Contributes to the sustainable development of the country

4. History

4.1. Founded on October 30, 1921

4.2. First rector: Vladimir Picheta

4.3. During WWII, staff and students fought in the army and partisan units

4.4. 1943 – BSU resumed operations in Skhodnya (near Moscow)

4.5. Relocate back to Minsk.On October 16, 1944, lectures resumed.

4.6. 1991 – Recognized as the leading university of independent Belarus

4.7. Helped establish specialized universities (BSMU, BSEU, BNTU, etc.)

5. Education

5.1. Pre-university training courses available

5.2. First stage (undergraduate): 79 specialties, study duration 4-5.5 years

5.3. Second stage (master’s degree): 1-2 years, advanced scientific and pedagogical training

5.4. Double diploma programs (2+2, 1+1) with foreign universities

5.5. Programs taught in Russian and some in English