Foreign students preparation for studying at any educational institution is carried out at the ICD Preparatory Training Office.
After graduating from the Preparatory Course, a foreign student is awarded the official Certificate that grants him a possibility to pursue any master's, PhD or doctoral program he chose. The Certificate is valid on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, The Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
The Preparatory training process is carried out by directions depending on the field of studies a student would like to major in:
Engineering and Economics;
Architecture;
Humanities;
Medicine.
Preparatory Course by directions:
Form of studies: full-time, on a fee-paying basis
Duration: 1 academic year (9 months), starting from the October, 1
Vacations: February, 1 – February, 14
The students study in groups. A group usually unites 12 students.
Curricula
Engineering and Economics:
Discipline
|
Number of
academic hours
|
Type of assessment
|
Fall semester
|
Spring semester
|
Compulsory disciplines
|
|
|
|
Russian
|
816
|
Grading test
|
Exam
|
Mathematics
|
156
|
-
|
Exam
|
Physics
|
140
|
-
|
Exam
|
Chemistry
|
36
|
-
|
Grading test
|
Technical Drawing
|
52
|
-
|
Grading test
|
Optional disciplines
|
|
|
|
Social Adaption
|
18
|
-
|
-
|
Architecture:
Discipline
|
Number of
academic hours
|
Type of assessment
|
Fall semester
|
Spring semester
|
Compulsory disciplines
|
|
|
|
Russian
|
816
|
Grading test
|
Exam
|
Mathematics
|
140
|
-
|
Exam
|
Physics
|
140
|
-
|
Exam
|
Drawing
|
88
|
-
|
Exam
|
Design
|
52
|
-
|
Grading test
|
Technical Drawing
|
104
|
-
|
Grading test
|
Optional disciplines
|
|
|
|
Social adaption
|
18
|
-
|
-
|
Humanities:
Discipline
|
Number of
academic hours
|
Type of assessment
|
Fall semester
|
Spring semester
|
Compulsory disciplines
|
|
|
|
Russian
|
816
|
Grading test
|
Exam
|
Russian Literature
|
208
|
-
|
Exam
|
Country Studies
|
140
|
-
|
Grading test
|
Philology
|
72
|
-
|
Grading test
|
Optional Disciplines
|
|
|
|
Social Adaption
|
18
|
-
|
-
|
Medicine:
Discipline
|
Number of
academic hours
|
Type of assessment
|
Fall semester
|
Spring semester
|
Compulsory disciplines
|
|
|
|
Russian
|
796
|
Grading test
|
Exam
|
Chemistry
|
144
|
-
|
Exam
|
Biology
|
140
|
-
|
Exam
|
Physics
|
124
|
-
|
Grading test
|
Optional disciplines
|
|
|
|
Social adaption
|
18
|
-
|
-
|
Modern teaching methods are used to facilitate the students' progress. They include lectures, practical classes, and workshops. Attendance is the obligatory condition to be admitted to final examinations.
During the academic year, the students visit museums, exhibitions, and theatres. For an additional fee, foreign students can also go on different excursions around Belarus.
Tuition fees
The tuition fee for the Preparatory Course is officially set by the BNTU Rector's order.
In 2020/2021 the tuition fee is 1950 USD for the whole academic year.
Specialities of Main Course
Master Degree Course
The term of study at the Master Degree Course is 1 academic year (after graduation with the term of study of 5 years). International students graduated with the term of study of 4 years shall study at the Master Degree Course for 2 years.
For admission at Master Degree Courses an applicant should have Bachelor Diploma (BA) with the term of study not less than 4 years and the Appendix to the Bachelor Diploma with Russian legalized translation as well as the Preparatory Department Certificate.
Before admission an applicant shall be also tested in Russian in accordance with the chosen specialty.
Specialities of Master Degree Course
PhD Course
The term of study at PhD Course is 3 years for full-time study and 4 years for correspondence study. International students should have the Diploma of Higher Education and Master of Science Degree (MSc).
Application period is from September till December.
Specialities of Ph.D Course
Russian Language Course
Six reasons for training under the program "Russian as a Foreign Language" at the BNTU:
qualified and skilled teachers work for us;
our university is located in the city center;
lecture classes are light and comfortable;
there is an equipped computer center and a cinema hall;
training programs are made according to the level of knowledge of applicants.
Tuition fees for foreign citizens 2020-2021 academic year
1. STUDENTS:
1.1. Full-time students in Russian:
|
Faculty |
Cost of education, USA |
1 |
Architectural Faculty |
3150 |
2 |
Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship Faculty |
2950 |
3 |
Management Technologies and Humanitarization Faculty |
2950 |
4 |
Information Technologies and Robotics Faculty |
2750 |
5 |
Civil Engineering Faculty |
2800 |
6 |
Engineering and Pedagogy Faculty |
2700 |
7 |
Transport Communications Faculty |
2700 |
8 |
Power Plant Construction and Engineering Services Faculty |
2700 |
9 |
Automotive and Tractor Faculty |
2700 |
10 |
Mining Engineering and Engineering Ecology Faculty |
2700 |
11 |
Instrumentation Engineering Faculty |
2700 |
12 |
Sports and Technical Faculty |
2700 |
13 |
Power Engineering Faculty |
2700 |
14 |
Mechanical Engineering Faculty |
2700 |
15 |
Mechanics and Technology Faculty |
2700 |
* speciality (full-time) 1-70 02 01 "Industrial and Civil Engineering": 2900 USD.
1.2. Part-time students in Russian:
|
Faculty |
Cost of education, USA |
1 |
Management Technologies and Humanitarization Faculty |
1450 |
2 |
Information Technologies and Robotics Faculty |
1450 |
3 |
Civil Engineering Faculty |
1450 |
4 |
Engineering and Pedagogy Faculty |
1450 |
5 |
Transport Communications Faculty |
1450 |
6 |
Power Plant Construction and Engineering Services Faculty |
1450 |
7 |
Automotive and Tractor Faculty |
1450 |
8 |
Mining Engineering and Engineering Ecology Faculty |
1450 |
9 |
Instrumentation Engineering Faculty |
1450 |
10 |
Sports and Technical Faculty |
1450 |
11 |
Power Engineering Faculty |
1450 |
12 |
Mechanical Engineering Faculty |
1450 |
13 |
Mechanics and Technology Faculty |
1450 |
1.3. Full-time students in English: 4000 USD.
1.4. Part-time (distance) students in Russian: 850 USD.
1.5. Part-time (distance) students in English: 2000 USD.
* speciality (full-time) 1-38 02 02 "Biotechnical and medical Apparatuses and Systems": 6000 USD.
2.MASTERS:
2.1. Full-time masters in Russian:
|
Faculty |
Cost of education, USA |
1 |
Architectural Faculty |
3150 |
2 |
Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship Faculty |
2950 |
3 |
Management Technologies and Humanitarization Faculty |
2950 |
4 |
Information Technologies and Robotics Faculty |
2750 |
5 |
Civil Engineering Faculty |
2800 |
6 |
Engineering and Pedagogy Faculty |
2700 |
7 |
Transport Communications Faculty |
2700 |
8 |
Power Plant Construction and Engineering Services Faculty |
2700 |
9 |
Automotive and Tractor Faculty |
2700 |
10 |
Mining Engineering and Engineering Ecology Faculty |
2700 |
11 |
Instrumentation Engineering Faculty |
2700 |
12 |
Sports and Technical Faculty |
2700 |
13 |
Power Engineering Faculty |
2700 |
14 |
Mechanical Engineering Faculty |
2700 |
15 |
Mechanics and Technology Faculty |
2700 |
* speciality (full-time) 1-70 02 01 "Industrial and Civil Engineering": 2900 USD.
2.2. Part-time masters in Russian: 1900 USD.
2.3. Full-time masters in English: 4200 USD.
2.4. Part-time masters in English: 2500 USD.
3. PhD degree course:
3.1. Full-time PhD degree course in Russian: 3050 USD.
3.2. Part-time PhD degree course in Russian: 2150 USD.
3.3. Full-time PhD degree course in English: 4500 USD.
3.4. Part-time PhD degree course in English: 3200 USD.
4. Post-doctoral degree course in Russian: 3500 USD.
5. Scientific internship:
5.1. Scientific internship in Russian, 1 calendar year: 2500 USD.
6. Interns:
6.1. interns (a scientific internship in Russian, up to 8 month): 230 USD per month
6.2. interns (a scientific internship in Russian, repeated): 100 USD per month
6.3. interns (a scientific internship in English, up to 8 month): 420 USD per month
6.4. interns (internship of the foreigners for the completion of work over dissertation whith academic adviser and for procedures envisaged by Belarusian Higher Attestation Commission): 50 USD per month
7. Preparatory Course:
7.1. Preparatory Course: 1950 USD.
7.2. Preparatory Course in Russian (6 months ): 1150 USD.
7.3. Preparatory Course in English: 3050 USD.
7.4. Russian language full-time courses (3, 6, 9 months - 80 hours per month) – 250 USD per month.
7.5. Russian language full-time courses (3, 6, 9 months - 60 hours per month) – 190 USD per month.
7.6. Russian language full-time courses (3, 6, 9 months - 40 hours per month) – 125 USD per month.
7.7. Full-time course («Teaching Methods of Russian as a Foreign Language, 5 months – 156 hours»): 450 USD.
A student may pay his/her tuition fees one time per year or two times per year (each semester):
The first part of tuition fees shall be paid until September 15th of each academic year and the rest amount shall be paid until March 1st of each academic year.
In addition to tuition fees a student must pay some others fees:
— Compulsory Health Insurance - 170 euros;
— Medical examination - 50 euros;
— Registration - 50 euros;
— Hostel accommodation - 400 euros (single accommodation in two- or three-seat room).
All other expenses (travel, food and entertainment) shall be paid by the students themselves.
Students with knowledge of Russian Language shall be tested by the Rector's University Commission. After its decision the student will be offered training either at the Preparatory Department or at the first course of the Faculty concerned.