Belarus is a beautiful, small country in Eastern Europe. It is a landlocked country bordered in the north by Latvia and Lithuania. Ukraine occupies the southern border while Russia is the neighbor to the east. And the western border is occupied by Poland. Ok, enough about this beautiful city. Let us dive in straight to our topic.

More About Study Abroad In Belarus: Cost Of Living, Visa, Tuition & Top 10 Universities

The country’s culture is heavily influenced by Russian culture. That is why the capital Minsk is dotted by several Russian styled-buildings. The country of about 10 million people speaks mostly Belarusian and Russian, the two official languages of the country.

Why study in Belarus

Firstly, the country’s educational system is well-organized and known internationally to be of high quality. International students whether undergraduates or postgraduates have a wide choice of courses and programs to choose from. In the same vein, studying in Belarus is an opportunity to learn new languages as both Belarusian and Russian are spoken widely in the country. In addition, international students should expect a safe and welcoming environment from people who accept visitors with open arms. The cultural diversity is interesting too, with modern and old historical classical architecture competing for space with modern architecture. Lastly, for international students on a tight budget, Belarus would be a good choice as the cost of living and study are modest compared to other countries in Europe.

Cost of living in Belarus

Belarus is a very cost-effective study destination for students coming to the country. However, the cost of living would depend greatly on location and lifestyle. Below is the cost of some common items in Belarus:

Transportation – $0.26 (local transport)Taxi – $0.30/kmMonthly transport pass – $15Food in a modest restaurant – $6.67Milk – $0.57/literRice –  $0.89/kgEggs – $1.12/dozenMeat – $5.78/kgUtilities – $47/monthInternet – $8.98/monthRent – $222/month for a one-bedroom apartment outside the city center.

Student’s Accommodation

International students won’t have to worry much about where to stay as most universities provide on and off-campus. On-campus student accommodation cost between $15 – $50 depending on whether it is a single room or shared with other students.

Belarus Tuition Fees

Tuition fees in Belarus depend on the course of study, University, and duration of course. Generally, though, international students pay between $2,000 and $4,000. This makes it one of the cheapest destinations in Europe in terms of tuition fees.

Top 10 universities in Belarus

Foreign Students Language Requirements

International students coming to Belarus who cannot speak or understand the language must have to enrol for a one-year language study at some universities. In addition to studying Russian or Belarusian, they would also study maths and physics. Students who failed the language study preparatory program after one year would not be admitted to their primary choice of study. They would be required to leave the country.

Admission Requirements

The following documents must be presented in Belarus: All intending students should note that approval to study in Belarus is granted by the Foreign Registration and Immigration office only and not by the chosen university.

Study Visa

Study visas are given to international students coming to Belarus. There are two ways of getting a study visa.

At the Airport

On arrival at the Minsk International Airport, students can show their invitation to study from the immigration and registration office to the airport immigration officer. The officials at the airport then stamp/attach the study visa to the international passport of the student. This option is only chosen by those who don’t have a Belarusian embassy in their country. The Visa fee is not more than $150

At home country

Students from countries with Belarusian embassies can obtain a visa from the embassy. They should present the required documents including the study invitation by the Immigration office. The time frame for getting the visa should be about two weeks all things being equal. The study visa is then presented on arrival at the Minsk airport to immigration officials.

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