Vitebsk State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5025 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1275 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 49 | In Belarus |
| #1 of 4 | In Vitebsk |
| #4002 of 4,743 | For Acoustical Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- vsu.by
- Languages
- Belarusian;Russian
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school leaving certificate (Attestat o srednjem /specialnom/obrazovanii); Entrance examination; Medical certificate |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Vitebsk State University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Vitebsk State University has published 467 scientific papers with 2,334 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Geography and Cartography, and Law.
Vitebsk State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 | 3 | 11 |
| 2005 | 6 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 | 23 |
| 2007 | 7 | 20 |
| 2008 | 8 | 32 |
| 2009 | 14 | 38 |
| 2010 | 3 | 24 |
| 2011 | 7 | 40 |
| 2012 | 5 | 33 |
| 2013 | 7 | 35 |
| 2014 | 12 | 49 |
| 2015 | 21 | 66 |
| 2016 | 18 | 63 |
| 2017 | 16 | 98 |
| 2018 | 27 | 139 |
| 2019 | 43 | 179 |
| 2020 | 55 | 214 |
| 2021 | 53 | 282 |
| 2022 | 43 | 229 |
| 2023 | 40 | 275 |
| 2024 | 31 | 257 |
| 2025 | 28 | 228 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Vitebsk State University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,500 BYN |
| Master's Degree | 3,000 BYN |
| PhD Program | 3,500 BYN |
Vitebsk State University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Vitebsk State University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Diplom Magistra | Art Criticism, Art Education, Biology, Educational Sciences, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics, Music Education, Native Language Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Physics, Science Education, Sports, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Kandidat Nauk | Art Education, Biochemistry, Computer Education, Ecology, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Entomology, History, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Russian, Slavic Languages, Vocational Education, Zoology |
Notable alumni
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Piotar Mašeraw
- Enrolled in Vitebsk State University
- Studied in 1935-1939
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Pyotr Mironovich Masherov was a Soviet partisan, statesman, and one of the leaders of the Belarusian resistance during World War II who governed the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Byelorussia from 1965 until his death in 1980. Under Masherov's rule, Belarus was transformed from an agrarian, undeveloped nation which had not yet recovered from the Second World War into an industrial powerhouse; Minsk, the capital and largest city of Belarus, became one of the fastest-growing cities on the planet. Masherov ruled until his sudden death in 1980, after his vehicle was hit by a potato truck.
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Larisa Gribaleva
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Larisa Vladimirovna Gribaleva is a Belarusian singer, TV presenter and actress.
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Voĺha Karač
- Enrolled in Vitebsk State University
- Studied in 2002
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Olga Evgenievna Karach is a Belarusian journalist, public figure, and politician. She is a member of the Belarusian Association of Journalists. She is part owner of Vitebsk Courier Publishing House CJSC. She founded the newspaper The Vitebsk Courier, registered in Russia. From March 2008 to March 2012, she was chair of the Vitebsk regional organization of the United Civil Party (UCP). She actively opposes Belarusian authorities, for which she is persecuted.
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Kastuś Jezavitaŭ
- Enrolled in Vitebsk State University
- Studied in 1916
- Occupations
- politicianwritersoldierpublishertranslator
- Biography
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Kastuś Jezavitaŭ was a political and military leader within the Belarusian independence movement of the early 20th century.
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Uładzimier Piarcow
- Enrolled in Vitebsk State University
- Studied in 1996
- Occupations
- civil servant
- Biography
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Vladimir Borisovich Pertsov is a Belarusian politician serving as first deputy head of the Presidential Administration since 2025. From 2021 to 2024, he served as minister of information.
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Sergey Bykovsky
- Occupations
- boxer
- Biography
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Sergey Bykovsky is a boxer from Belarus, who won the bronze medal in the Men's Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg) division at the 1996 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Vejle, Denmark, alongside Bulgaria's Radoslav Suslekov.
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Siarhei Kalamoyets
- Occupations
- hammer throwerathletics competitor
- Biography
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Siarhei Viktaravich Kalamoyets is a Belarusian athlete specialising in the hammer throw. He won the bronze medal at the 2015 Summer Universiade. His personal best in the event is 77.52 metres set in Minsk in 2011.
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Tony Zhuravel
- Occupations
- painter
- Biography
-
Tony Zhuravel, alternatively known as Anatoly Zhuravel, is a Belarusian contemporary artist. In 1997, he became a member of Belarusian Union of Artists.
Vitebsk State University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Art and Graphics | Art Education, Education, Fine Arts, Handicrafts, Painting and Drawing, Technology, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Belarusian Philology and Culture | Cultural Studies, Educational Psychology, History, Journalism, Native Language, Philology |
| Faculty : Biology | Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : History | History |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics | Applied Mathematics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanics |
| Faculty : Pedagogy | Pedagogy |
| Faculty : Philology | English, German, Literature, Philology, Russian, Slavic Languages |
| Faculty : Physical Education and Sports | Physical Education, Sports, Sports Medicine |
| Faculty : Physics | Astronomy and Space Science, Physical Engineering, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Pedagogy and Psychology | Arts and Humanities, Preschool Education, Psychology, Social Psychology, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Staff Upgrading and Retraining | Accountancy, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Administration, Health Sciences, Industrial Management, Law, Occupational Health, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Protective Services, Psychology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Tourism, Vocational Education |
General information
| Alternative names | VSU Віцебскі дзяржаўны ўніверсітэт |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus (Ministerstvo obrazovaniya Respubliki Belarus) |
| Colors | white, blue, gray |
Location and contacts
| Address | Moscow Avenue 33 Vitebsk, 210038 Belarus |
|---|---|
| City population | 359,000 |