Quick Summary
Belarusian National Technical University is a public founded in 1920, located in Minsk, Belarus. Ranked #801-850 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32500 students including 11% from outside Belarus. Known for strengths in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, it maintains an acceptance rate of 78%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
The leading technical university in Belarus with a century of history and guaranteed employment paths in high-tech industries
Subject Strengths
Mechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringArchitectureElectrical Engineering
Founded1920
TypePublic
Total Students32500
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio13
CampusUrban
Campus Size115 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education of the Republic of Belarus
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-850
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technologies, Architecture, Marketing, Robotics, Metallurgy
Programs
Candidate of Sciences and Doctor of Sciences in over 75 specialties
PhD Programs
Distance learning available for specific engineering and economic faculties
Online Programs
Scientific-Technological Park BNTU Polytechnic, Scientific-Research Part (SRP), Laboratory of High-Temperature Plasma
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate78%
IELTS6
TOEFL72
Min GPA2.8
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit applications early for visa processing; technical background in math and physics is heavily weighted; consider the preparatory year if not fluent in Russian.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Belarusian Ruble
UG Tuition
Br9,150/yr
per year · BYN
Living Cost
Br14,700/yr
per year · BYN
PG Tuition
Br10,460/yr
per year · BYN
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
Br24,045/yr
tuition + living + essentials · BYN
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technologies, Architecture, Marketing, Robotics, Metallurgy programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Software Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Architecture | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,500
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong internship pipelines with domestic industrial giants and international branches in Minsk
Industry Connections
MAZBELAZMTZMinsk Motor PlantBelarus High Tech Park
Notable Alumni
Vyacheslav Kebich, Gennady Novitsky, Piotr Prokopovich
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-standard swimming pool, athletic stadium, specialized gyms for wrestling and boxing
Student Clubs
Robotics Club, Folk Dance Ensemble 'Druzhba', Student Press Center, Youth Center for Scientific Creativity
Library Resources
BNTU Scientific Library with 2.1 million books, access to IEEE and Elsevier databases
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, DAAD, bilateral agreements with 150+ universities worldwide
Summer Programs
International Summer School of Engineering and Russian Language