Belarusian State University
Minsk, Belarus
Quick facts
- World rank
- #516
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 25,500
- International students
- 15%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1921
Overview
Belarusian State University (BSU) is the leading public higher education institution in Belarus, established in 1921. It serves as a major scientific, educational, and cultural center in the country, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields of science, humanities, and social sciences.
Fields of study
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Law
- International Relations
- Economics
- Philology
- History
- Geography
- Philosophy
- Journalism
Accreditation: Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- August 15 for international students
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admission@bsu.by
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$2,500 – $4,800 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees for international students are quoted in USD but paid in Belarusian rubles. Fees vary by faculty and language of instruction (English-taught programs are more expensive).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.