Rector of the University

Natalia Laptseva

Name of the University: 

Belarusian State University of Foreign Languages (BSUFL) 

Foundation Date: 

September 1, 1948

Faculties:

• School of English;
• School of German;
• School of Romance Languages;
• School of Chinese Language and Culture;
• School of Translation and Interpreting;
• School of Intercultural Communication.

BSUFL offers training in the following educational programmes:

Bachelor’s Degree Programme

• Modern Foreign Languages (with the indication of the languages).
• Translation and Interpreting (with the indication of the languages).
• Language Support of Intercultural Communication (with the indication of the languages).
• Linguistic Education (with the indication of the language).
• Digital linguistics (with language specified)
• Translation in professional activities(with language specified)

We also offer the following Bachelor’s degree pro

gramme in English: Linguistic Education (with the indication of the language)

Languages of tuition: Russian and English.

Advanced Higher Education (Master’s Degree)      

• Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.
• Foreign Literature Research.
• Linguodidactics.
• Translation and Interpreting Studies.
• Linguistic Support of Intercultural Communication. The language of tuition is Russian.

We also offer the following Master’s degree programmes in English:

• Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.
• Foreign Literature Research.
• Linguodidactics.
• Linguistic Support of Intercultural Communication.

International relations and main international actions

BSUFL is a member of the Conférence Internationale d’Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes (CIUTI), Consortium of Humanitarian Universities of the SCO Member States, Global Alliance of Foreign Studies Universities (GAFSU), as well as of the International Association of Universities which have signed the United Nations Memorandum of Understanding. BSUFL plays an active role in the Association for the Languages and Cultures of the CIS members and is a permanent member of the International Association of Teachers of the Russian Language and Literature (MAPRYAL). Association of Teachers of English, Association of Teachers of German and Association of Teachers of French are functioning on the BSUFL basis. BSUFL has over 120 cooperation agreements with higher educational institutions from 29 countries of the world. 

Living conditions for foreign students

International students are provided with accommodation in comfortable and well-furnished rooms of the University dormitories.

Application submission 

Before arrival in the Republic of Belarus prepare documents for receiving an invitation to study at BSUFL

1. An application for an invitation addressed to the Rector of the university.

• For bachelor
• For masters
• For Postgraduate and Doctoral studies
• For Russian as a foreign language

2. A copy of your valid for the period of study passport and its translation into Russian, certified by a notary.

3. A copy of the educational document, which indicates the subjects studied and grades (points).

For applicants to the 1st year – a document of secondary education (a college certificate or diploma).
A higher education diploma (Bachelor's degree) is required for applicants to the Master's degree program.
Educational documents, extracts from credit and examination records, executed in foreign languages and requiring a notarized translation, are subject to legalization in the state of issue of the documents.

The list of States Parties and competent authorities is available at the link.

4. Certificate of HIV-negative status issued by an official healthcare authority of the country from which the applicant has arrived.

5. Send all the documents mentioned above to ipo [at] bsufl [dot] by.

Students from African countries as well as students from military conflict areas, can apply with the help of the agents (recruiting companies) only.

Students of other nationalities can apply either on their own by providing the abovementioned documents directly to our e-mail ipo [at] mslu [dot] by, or with the help of the recruiting companies also.

Upon arrival in Belarus provide the university with a set of documents:

• your foreign passport valid for the period of study with a Belarusian student visa;
• a notarized copy of the Russian translation of the foreign passport;
• Original certificate (document) of education indicating the subjects studied and the grades (points) obtained. Educational documents, extracts from credit and examination records, executed in foreign languages and requiring a notarized translation, are subject to legalization in the state of issue of the documents;
• Certificate of HIV-negative status issued by an official healthcare authority of the country from which the applicant has arrived;
• Original (or copy) of the birth certificate and/or other document confirming the date of birth and citizenship (for minor applicants);
• 6 photographs measuring 3×4 cm;
• Certificate of completion of the Faculty of Pre-University Training, Preparatory Department, or Preparatory Courses (where applicable).

Contact information

21 Zakharova St., 220034, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

Phone:   +375 17 289 46 08, +375 17 289 46 09, +375 33 333 58 85

e-mail: info [at] bsufl [dot] by, ipo [at] bsufl [dot] by, https://bsufl.by

Cultural life

The university has a large sports complex equipped with modern facilities that provide opportunities for athletic participation and physical training at all levels. International students can choose from a variety of sports: football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, fitness, athletics, gymnastics and taekwondo, among others. Tennis, fitness and aerobic facilities are also available in the halls of residence.

The students can develop their creative talents through a variety of activities: choral and pop singing, folk, modern and classical dance, youth drama theatre, instrumental music and a wide range of other activities.