Introduction

Belarusian State University of Physical Culture is a state-owned higher education institution in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It is one of the best universities in Belarus in the fields of sports, exercise and tourism, and one of the four oldest sports colleges in Eastern Europe. It enjoys a high reputation in the international education system and sports travel.

Overview

Student size: There are about 6,000 students on campus, including more than 500 students who are members of the Belarusian national sports team, and international students from more than 14 countries are studying here.

Teaching facilities: The school has a swimming pool, diving pool, gymnasium, martial arts training hall, aerobics training hall, water dance training ground, sports injury rehabilitation medical center, track and field hall, tennis court, badminton court, cycling hall, speed skating hall, rhythmic gymnastics hall, fencing base, judo base, etc. It has rich sports programs and can hold many European track and field events at the same time. The powerful hardware facilities enable it to frequently hold large-scale international events.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1929 and opened in 1937. Reorganized in 2000, it is one of the four oldest sports colleges in Eastern Europe and the only university in Belarus with the authority to grant doctoral degrees in sports.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: The school has a total of 1,050 teachers, including 4 Olympic champions and 7 members of the International Sports Federation, 14 doctors, 102 associate doctors, 11 professors, 81 associate professors, and 40 honorary coaches.

International Cooperation: The university has close cooperation and exchanges with universities in China, Poland, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Japan, Sweden and other countries, and has signed a large number of cooperation agreements, actively carrying out student exchanges, teacher doctoral visits, cooperative scientific research, language and cultural exchanges and other activities.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional knowledge and practical skills in sports, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, providing students with comprehensive sports education through a multi-level education system, and is committed to cultivating sports professionals with innovative spirit, practical ability and international vision, so that they can play an important role in the field of sports and serve Belarus. Contribute to the development of sports in Sri Lanka and the world.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Sports teaching theory and teaching methods, sports training theory, physiology, psychology, sports psychology, sports news, sports travel, rehabilitation sports, travel and reception are the key disciplines of the school, covering multiple professional directions such as sports education, sports training, sports humanities and social sciences.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories were found in the school, but from its subject settings and scientific research results, the school may be equipped with practical teaching facilities and scientific research platforms related to sports science, such as sports biomechanics laboratories, sports physiology and biochemistry laboratories, sports psychology laboratories, etc., to meet the practical needs of students and the scientific research work of teachers. The unique sports simulator developed by scientists in the school has won many international awards and has achieved mass production and export.

Departments

The school has 4 departments and 27 teaching and research offices, as follows:

Department of Sports Games and Fighting Sports: including the Department of Biomechanics, the Department of Cycling, the Department of Speed ​​Skating and Equestrian Sports, the Department of Wrestling, the Department of Sports Competition, the Department of Sports Theory and Methods, the Department of Fencing, Boxing and Weightlifting, the Department of Philosophy and History, the Department of Football and Hockey, etc.

Faculty of Mass Sports: including the Chair of Water Sports, the Chair of Gymnastics, the Department of Sports, the Department of Skiing and Shooting, the Department of Education, the Swimming Chair, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Sports and the Department of Individual Combat and Special Training, the Department of Sports Medicine, etc.

Faculty of Health, Sports and Tourism: including the Department of Anatomy, the Department of Belarusian and Russian, the Department of Foreign Languages, the Therapeutic Physical Exercise and Physical Exercise for Preschool Children, the Department of Sports and Tourism Management, the Chair of Improving Sports Culture, the Department of Sports and Leisure Tourism, the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, the Department of Physical Rehabilitation, etc.

Faculty of Tourism: including Tourism and Hotel Industry, with the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, the Department of Social and Humanitarian Disciplines Tourism and Hotel Management, the Technical Department of Tourism, Tourism Continuing Education Courses, etc.

Ranking

The university ranks among the top 40 sports universities in the world, and is also among the top in the ranking of Belarusian higher education institutions. It is one of the best sports universities in Belarus and even in Eastern Europe. It ranks 6602nd in the comprehensive ranking of world universities and 12th in Minsk.

Expenses

Preparatory course: 1 year (8 months), tuition fee 1600 USD/year.

Undergraduate: 4 years, tuition fee 2500 USD/year.

Master’s degree: 1-2 years, tuition fee 3200 USD/year.

PhD: 3 years, tuition fee 4200-4300 USD/year.

Campus

Location: Located in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, the campus is conveniently located and students can easily reach every corner of the city. In addition, there are cultural and entertainment centers, city parks, roller ski slopes, water parks and other leisure places near the campus, providing students with a rich choice of extracurricular life.

Campus environment: There are student dormitories and canteens on campus. The dormitory rooms are 2-person or 3-person rooms, with two rooms in a set. Each dormitory has an independent toilet and shower room. Professional doctors are stationed in the dormitory to provide medical services for students. There is a laundry room to facilitate students' daily life. There is a public kitchen on each floor, which is equipped with electric stoves, ovens, refrigerators, simple kitchen utensils, etc. for students to cook. The dormitory for international students was newly built in 2017. The internal facilities are complete and clean. The dormitory building is only 200 meters away from the teaching building and 300 meters away from the training hall and swimming pool.