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Rules of admission of foreign citizens at a PhD programme

PhD programmes are available for foreign students which have higher education (Master`s degree), disposition toward scientific research activities and the ones who speak Russian language.

An applicant`s disposition toward scientific research activities, as well as level of language of instruction sufficient for PhD study, is revealed during an examination.

PhD programmes are available in full-time and part-time terms. Study period for a full-time course doesn`t exceed 3 years. The period of study for a degree-seeking students doesn`t exceed 5 years (the 1st and 2nd years are dedicated to preparation and qualifying exams as well in comprehensive subjects). In order to apply for a degree-seeking form of study, at least 2 years of correspondent practical experience is required (execution of duties which require higher education).

The ones applying for full-time studies must undertake qualifying examinations in Philosophy and Methodology of Science, Russian as a Foreign Language and a differential test in Informational Technologies before applying to a PhD programme. For this purpose the applicants are enrolled at a degree-seeking study course (2 years of study) for preparation and exams in comprehensive subjects with further study of a PhD programme.

Courses of Russian language are available for the ones who aspire to enhance their knowledge.

Terms of admission of foreign citizens at a PhD programme

PhD programmes are available for foreign students which have higher education (Master`s degree).

Before applying for a PhD programme, a foreign citizen possessing a diploma of higher education and correspondent degrees must prove the correspondence/equivalence of his documents to Belarusian ones in accordance with legislation of the Republic of Belarus.

In order to receive a notification of equivalence of documents issued in a foreign country a foreign citizen must present the following documents at the Republican Institute of High School (Minsk, Moskovskaya Str. 15, room 219, tel.: 8 017 228-13-13, web-site: nihe.bsu.by):

application;
passport or any other identification document;
a copy of a considered document issued in a foreign country (legally certified and legalized by a notary);
a copy of a diploma supplement (academic transcript) issued in a foreign country (legally certified and legalized by a notary);
translation of an original document (its copy) issued in a foreign country and its supplement (academic transcript) legally certified by a notary. A document must be translated in one of the official language of the Republic of Belarus.

Maximum term of considering documents is 1 month as from the date of submission.

For more information call: 8 017 228-13-13.

List of documents required for admission of foreign citizens at a PhD programme

an application addressed to the rector;
an examination protocol;
a copy of a higher education diploma (Master`s degree) translated into Russian and legally certified by a notary (in case a document is issued in a foreign country);
a copy of a diploma supplement translated into Russian and legally certified by a notary (in case a document is issued in a foreign country);;
a notification of equivalence of documents issued in a foreign country to a Belarusian diploma;
certificate of termination of Russian language courses (if available);
a prove of successful pass of qualifying examination;
a personnel records list;
an autobiography;
a copy of passport legally certified by a notary;
a medical certificate, certificate on HIV-infection absence;
a study agreement;
a copy of a tuition fees receipt (after the admission);
a passport and diploma (presented personally by an applicant);
3 photos 3х4.

The above mentioned documents in case of issued in a foreign language must be translated into Russian and legally certified by a notary.

List of PhD and Doctoral programmes

1. PhD programmes

01.01.01 Substantial, Complex and Functional Analysis, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.01.02 Differential Equations, Dynamic Systems and Optimal Management, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.01.05 Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.01.06 Mathematical Logics, Algebra and Mathematical Cybernetics, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.01.09 Discrete Mathematics and Mathematical Cybernetics, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.02.04 Mechanics of Deformable Solid Body, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.04.02 Theoretical Physics, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.04.03 Radiophysics, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.04.05 Optics, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.04.07 Physics of Condensate State, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
01.04.16 Physics of Nuclear Core and Elementary Particles, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
03.02.01 Botany, PhD (Biology)
03.02.04 Zoology, PhD (Biology)
03.03.01 Physiology, PhD (Biology)
03.02.07 Genetics, PhD (Biology)
03.02.08 Ecology (specifying branches), PhD (Biology)
05.13.11 Mathematical and Software Support of Calculating Machines, Complexes and Computer Networks, PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
05.13.15 Calculating Machines, Complexes and Computer Networks, PhD (Technics), PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
05.13.18 Mathematical Modeling, Calculus of Approximations and Programme Complexes, PhD (Technics), PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
05.16.09 Materials Science (specifying branches), PhD (Technics)
08.00.01 Economic Theory, PhD (Economics)
08.00.05 Economics and National Economy Management, PhD (Economics)
08.00.10 Finance, Money Circulation and Credit, PhD (Economics)
08.00.12 Accounting, Statistics, PhD (Economics)
08.00.13 Mathematical and Instrumental Methods of Economics, PhD (Economics), PhD (Physics and Mathematics)
10.01.01 Belarusian Literature, PhD (Philology)
10.01.02 Russian Literature, PhD (Philology)
10.02.01 Belarusian Language, PhD (Philology)
10.02.02 Russian Language, PhD (Philology)
12.00.01 Theory and History of Law and State; History of Law and State Doctrines, PhD (Law)
12.00.03 Civil Law; Business Law; Family Law; International Private Law, PhD (Law)
12.00.05 Labour Law; Social Security Law, PhD (Law)
12.00.08 Criminal Law and Criminology; Criminal and Executive Law, PhD (Law)
13.00.01 General Pedagogics, History of Pedagogics and Education, PhD (Pedagogy)
13.00.02 Theory and Methodology of Study and Training (Mathematics, Secondary and Higher Education), PhD (Pedagogy)
13.00.02 Theory and Methodology of Study and Training (English, Secondary and Higher Education), PhD (Pedagogy)
13.00.02 Theory and Methodology of Study and Training (Geography, Secondary and Higher Education), PhD (Pedagogy)
13.00.02 Theory and Methodology of Study and Training (Physics, Secondary and Higher Education), PhD (Pedagogy)
13.00.04 Theory and Methodology of Physical Training, Sport Training, Health-Improving and Adaptive Physical Training, PhD(Pedagogy), PhD (Psychology)
19.00.01 General Psychology, Psychology of a Personality, History of Psychology, PhD (Psychology)
19.00.05 Social Psychology, PhD (Psychology)
19.00.07 Pedagogical Psychology, PhD (Psychology)
25.01.01 General and Regional Geology, PhD (Geology and Mineralogy)
25.01.07 Hydrogeology, PhD (Geology and Mineralogy)
25.01.12 Geology, Prospecting and Exploration of Oil and Natural Gas Fields, PhD (Geology and Mineralogy)
25.03.01 Physical Geography and Biogeography, Soils Geography and Landscapes Geochemistry, PhD (Geography)