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What to Do After Your Russian Course or Preparatory Programme

Finishing your Russian Language Course or Preparatory Department? You have three main options: continue at your current university, transfer to a different one, or leave Belarus. Each path has its own process, fees, and timeline — use the guide finder below to get the right information for your situation.

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All fee information on this page is approximate and for informational purposes only. Prices are paid in Belarusian rubles at the prevailing National Bank exchange rate. Actual amounts may differ. Confirm all fees with your agent before making any payment.

Transferring Universities

Moving to a new university means a 2-week exit visa and a fresh enrollment process. Select the university you are going to for a full guide with deadline calculator.

→ BNTU

Transferring to a Bachelor's Degree at BNTU

This guide is for international students who have completed a Russian Language Course or Preparatory Department programme and are now transferring to a Bachelor's degree programme at BNTU (Belarusian National Technical University). It covers every fee, deadline, and step in the transfer process — including the exit visa, document retrieval, and what to expect during the 3–4 week enrollment processing period.

Updated June 2026

→ BSU

Transferring to a Bachelor's Degree at BSU

BSU (Belarusian State University) is Belarus's flagship classical university. Transferring to BSU is the most administratively complex of all university transfers — processing can take up to 2 months, and document legalisation is mandatory for most nationalities. This guide covers every step, fee, and what to expect throughout the process.

Updated June 2026

→ BSUIR

Transferring to a Bachelor's Degree at BSUIR

BSUIR is Belarus's leading technology university, home to Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Bachelor's programmes. Transferring to BSUIR is the simplest and fastest of all university transfers — BSUIR charges no administration fee and no interview or document review fees, and processing is typically the quickest of all Belarusian universities.

Updated June 2026

→ BSTU

Transferring to a Bachelor's Degree at BSTU

BSTU (Belarusian State Technological University) is Belarus's leading university for chemical, technological, and environmental engineering programmes. Transferring to BSTU is similar in complexity and cost to BNTU, with a 3–4 week processing time and typically 2 exit visas.

Updated June 2026

Staying at Same University

Staying at the same university means a longer 1-month exit visa and a simpler process — usually no hostel change and fewer administrative fees.

Staying at Same University

Continuing at Your Current University

If you are completing a Russian Language Course or Preparatory Department programme and continuing at the same university for the next level (another Russian course, Preparatory, Bachelor's, or Master's), the process is simpler and faster than transferring to a new institution. You receive a longer exit visa, usually do not need to change hostels, and pay fewer administrative fees.

Updated June 2026

Leaving Belarus

Leaving Belarus — whether temporarily or permanently — requires retrieving your documents and settling all balances. If you are returning in September, start planning your re-enrollment before you leave.

Leaving Belarus

Leaving Belarus After Your Programme

Whether you are leaving Belarus temporarily (planning to return for the September intake) or not returning at all, this guide covers what you need to do before you depart. The most important steps are retrieving all your original documents, settling all outstanding balances, and understanding the implications for your visa and insurance.

Updated June 2026

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