IT-Courses and IT-education in Belarus

In the 21st century, the chances of success are those who quickly respond to changes in the labor market in connection with constantly developing information technologies and digitalization. Today, many corporations use information technology in order to increase their competitiveness, so the job market is replete with advertisements for the search for an IT specialist.

BSUIR

The address of the university: 6 P.Brovki str., Minsk.

Phone: 80(17)293-88-15

Website: https://www.bsuir.by/

Brief information about the university

BSUIR is the leading IT University of the country. It was opened on March 15, 1964 and then was called Minsk Radio Technical Institute (MRTI). After 11 years at the All-Union review of the introduction of science and technology in the national economy, MRTI was recognized as the best university. On November 16, 1993, MRTI was renamed into Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (BSUIR). This name it bears until nowadays.

BSUIR offers foreign citizens:

• training in Russian and English;
• additional education in educational centers of the leading world companies Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, SAP, National Instruments, INTES, A1QA, Android Software Center;
• an international diploma recognized throughout the world;
• internship and practice abroad, student exchange programs;
• demand for graduates in the international labor market.

Specialties

The university offers 5 faculties and 30 specialties, where IT specialists are trained.

1. Faculty of Computer Systems and Networks.

Specialties:

• computing machines, systems and networks;
• information technology software;
• computer science and programming technologies;
• electronic computer facilities.

2. Faculty of Information Technologies and Management.

Specialties:

• computer-aided information processing systems;
• artificial intellect;
• information technologies and management in technical systems;
• industrial electronics;
• information systems and technologies.

3. Faculty of Engineering and Economics.

Specialties:

• information systems and technologies (in economics);
• information systems and technologies (in logistics);
• electronic marketing;
• economics of electronic business.

4. Computer design faculty.

Specialties:

• design and production of software-controlled electronic means;
• modeling and computer design of radio electronic means;
• programmable mobile systems;
• software-controlled electronic-optical systems;
• medical electronics;
• engineering and psychological support of information technologies;
• electronic security systems;
• information systems and technologies:
• information systems and technologies (in industrial safety provision);
• information systems and technologies (in business management).

5. Faculty of Radio Engineering and Electronics.

Specialties:

• micro- and nanoelectronic technologies and systems;
• quantum information systems;
• nanotechnologies and nanomaterials in electronics;
• radio engineering (programmable radio electronic means);
• radio-electronic systems;
• radio informatics;
• radio electronic information protection;
• electronic and information management systems for physical installations;
• vocational training (informatics).

Pass mark

1. Faculty of Computer Systems and Networks.

In 2019 the entrance minimum for the paid department of the faculty was 246 points, and for the budget 335 points.

2. Information Technologies and Management Faculty.

The minimum for a paid department in 2019 was 250 points, and for the budget 319 points.

3. Faculty of Engineering and Economics.

The minimum for the paid department was 205, and for the budget 358 points.

4. Computer design faculty.

To enter the paid department of computer design faculty, an applicant had to gain a minimum of 247 points, and the budget department 323 points.

5. Faculty of Radio Engineering and Electronics.

The minimum score for the paid department was 241 points, and the free one was 296 points.

Annual tuition fee

Training in preparatory courses in Russian will cost you 2000$ for 9 months, and in English – 4000$ for the same period.

Studying at the university lasts 4-5 years. Tuition in Russian is 2500$ per year, and in English – 5000$ per year.

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BSTU

The address of the university: Minsk, 13a Sverdlov str.

Phone: 80(17)226-14-32

Website: https://www.belstu.by/

Brief information about the university

On June 1, 1930 the Lesnoy Institute was opened, and already 4 years later it was renamed into the Belarusian Lesotechnical Institute. In 1935, the Institute was named after S. M. Kirov. At the beginning of World War II the Institute was evacuated to Sverdlovsk, and in 1946 it moved to Minsk.

Due to the rapid development of the chemical industry, the Institute was entrusted with training engineering and scientific personnel and in 1980, it was renamed into the Kirov Belarusian Technological Institute.

The real heyday of the Technological Institute began in the late 1980s: science was developing, new specialties were opened, the material base was improving, and the Institute was equipped with unique laboratory equipment. In 1993, the Government of Belarus decided to rename the Institute into the Belarusian State Technological University.

Specialties

Training of IT-specialists in BSTU is held at the Faculty of Information Technology. It consists of 6 departments and 4 specialties:

• information systems and technologies;
• information security software for mobile systems;
• information technology software;
• design of electronic and web publications.

Pass mark

In 2019, in the specialty "Information Systems and Technologies" the minimum number of points for paid training was 252, and for the budget 320 points.

In order to enter a paid training in the specialty "Information security software for mobile systems" it was necessary to gain a minimum of 240 points, and for the budget 318 points.

In order to study in the field of information technology software on a fee-paying basis, an applicant had to submit documents with a minimum of 272 points, and on a budget basis with 330 points.

In the specialty "Design of electronic and web publishing" the minimum passing score for paid training was 250 points, and on a budget of 324 points.

Annual tuition fee

The cost of training in Russian language courses is:

• 1290$ - 10 months;
• 860$ - 6 months;
• 730$ - 5 months;
• 430$ - 3 months;
• 150$ - 1 month.

The cost of training at BSTU is 2830$ per year in Russian and 5000$ per year in English. The duration of the curriculum is 4.5-5 years. However, please note that the cost changes annually, you need to clarify it in the selection committee.

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BSU

University address: Nezavisimosti pr. 4, Minsk, Minsk.

Phone: 80(17)209-50-44

Website: https://www.bsu.by/

Brief information about the university

BSU is the leading university in the Belarusian education system. The University was opened on October 30, 1921. It consists of 20 faculties and educational institutes, 4 research institutes, 13 scientific centers, 41 research laboratories, 4 museums and others. BSU employs more than 3 thousand teachers and about 450 research workers. BSU also employs 12 academicians, more than 400 doctors of sciences and about 1900 candidates of sciences.

Specialties

BSU is considered the most prestigious university in Belarus. Future IT specialists are trained at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as at the Faculty of Radiophysics and Computer Technology.

Among the specialties of these faculties are such as computer mathematics, web programming and Internet technologies, computer science and others. In addition, the BSU Institute of Business offers training in the specialty "Information Resource Management" (3600$ per year). The specialty provides professional competencies in the field of:

• economics and management of information resources, means of information systems and technologies;
• security management of information resources;
• designing, creating and using information systems in economics;
• management and business;
• introducing new equipment and new information technologies;
• supporting information technologies and systems;
• information analysis and forecasting the development of economic systems;
• administration and use information resources.

Passage points

1. Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics.

In 2019 the entrance minimum for the paid department of the faculty was 249 points, and for the budgetary form of education 297.

2. Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics.

In 2019, applicants with 231 points could enter this faculty for a fee and 328 points for a free one.

3. Faculty of Radio Physics and Computer Technology.

In order to study on a fee-paying basis at the faculty, an applicant had to gain a minimum of 251 points, and on a free of charge basis from 294 points.

Cost of tuition

The cost of training in preparatory courses varies depending on what knowledge you need to get. For example, if you decide to enter the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, then a general course of study with additional professional vocabulary will cost you 2500$ for the entire period of study. And if you just need to tighten up the Russian language for the university, then you can choose only language courses. The cost of training in this case will depend on the duration of the courses (from 4 to 36 weeks) and will vary from 310$ to 2,300$.

The cost of training at the first stage of higher education at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics for the entire period of study (4 years) will be 11095$. At the faculty of applied mathematics and computer science for the entire training period (4 years), the cost of training will be 12,900$. At the Faculty of Radiophysics and Computer Technology, the price for 4 years of study varies from 11,095$ to 12,900$, depending on the chosen specialty.

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BNTU

Address of the university: 65, Nezavisimosti pr., Minsk

Phone: 80(17)292-77-52

Website: http://www.bntu.by/

Brief information about the university

The Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU) was opened in 1920. At that time it was called the Belarusian State Polytechnic Institute (BSPI). The creation of the institute was due to the fact that in the 20s of the 20th century the BSSR required highly qualified personnel for all sectors of the economy to restore its economy.

In the first academic year, 305 students and 119 preparatory students attended the Institute.

In 1991, the Institute received the status of an academy, and in 2002 it was transformed into the Belarusian National Technical University.

Specialties

BNTU IT specialists are trained at the Faculty of Information Technology and Robotics. It consists of 5 departments, and training is conducted in the following specialties:

• information technology software;
• information systems and technologies in design and production;
• information systems and technologies in the processing and presentation of information;
• automation of technological processes and production;
• automated electric drives;
• industrial robots and robotic systems.

Passage points

At the faculty of Information Technology and Robotics the passing minimum was 235 points in the specialty "Automated Electric Actuators", and the maximum (273 points) in the specialty "Information Technology Software". And in order to enter the budget department of the faculty, the entrant had to gain a minimum of 284 points.

Annual tuition fee

The cost of training at the Faculty of Information Technology and Robotics of BNTU in Russian is 2650$ per year, and in English 4000$ per year. Also at BNTU, there are preparatory courses in the Russian language.

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In order for a foreigner to enter a Belarusian university, you must pass an interview on knowledge of the Russian language and basic knowledge of majors or pass the final tests after preparatory courses. We wish you good luck!