Types of higher educational establishments in Belarus. A two-level system of higher education

The role of knowledge and education in society.

We have every right to say that the future of the country in many respects depends upon the quality of education received by its citizens. Knowledge is very important in modern life; it helps young people to choose a profession according to their brain and abilities, to be active, useful citizens of the country, to develop the national economy. Only highly qualified specialists can solve the most complex problems facing our society.

Types of higher educational establishments in Belarus. A two-level system of higher education.

Institutions of higher education in RB fall into four major types: University, Academy, Institute and Higher College. Higher educational establishments provide a two level system of higher education. The 1st- level (stage) education is completed by passing the examinations and/or defending a diploma thesis. The students, who successfully completed the education, are issued a diploma and awarded a qualification (a Bachelor’s Degree). A more stringent selection and much more advanced 2nd- stage curriculum (for obtaining the Master’s Degree) allow perfectly educated intellectual elite of the country to be formed.

The Belarusian State Economic University: rules of enrolment, schools and conditions for studies, curricula, student life.

schools and conditions for studies: The BSEU has a well developed infrastructure which provides training and research within twelve schools:

School of Management, School of Accounting and Economics, School of Finance and Banking, School of International Economic Relations, School of Trade Management, School of Marketing- It incorporates five departments: Marketing; Industrial Marketing and Communications; Logistics and Pricing of the Main Industrial Branches; Technology of the Main Industrial Branches; Security of Life Activity, School of Law, School of International Business Communications, Institute of Social Liberal Education, School of Pre-University Training, Higher School of Tourism, Higher School of Business and Management.

The conditions for study are good. Numerous tutorial rooms, lecture halls, modern laboratories, computer and foreign language classes, audio- and video-facilities, a big library, several spacious reading halls and canteens are at the students' disposal.

student life: A lot of activity is being done outside the curriculum as well. There are many societies, sports and art circles that students are engaged in. Going to the cinema, theatre, concert halls, clubs or dancing parties is also very popular. Time at the university passes very quickly, but memories about it stay for a long time.