Belarus, Russia sign agreement on joint university operation
13:09, 3 February
Belarusian Education Minister Andrei Ivanets and Russian Science and Higher Education Minister Valery Falkov signed an intergovernmental agreement on the conditions of the Belarus-Russia University (BRU) operation. The ceremony was held via videoconference, the press service of the Belarusian Education Ministry told BelTA.
- Share on Facebook
- Share on VK
- Share on Twitter
The agreement marks a new stage in the education and science development of the Belarus-Russia Union State. BRU is a major regional research and educational center to train engineers for the real sector of the economy. Around 5,000 students study at the university across 28 Belarusian and 15 Russian academic programs. On 19 January 2026, the university celebrated its 25th anniversary. It looks confidently to the future.
The document will expand the training of highly qualified specialists for the economies of both countries, develop networked educational programs (projects are already underway with Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Belarusian State Technological University, and other universities). It will also strengthen scientific and technical cooperation, including projects in additive technologies, robotics, and industrial AI, and create conditions for new laboratories and competence centers.
BRU continues its transformation into an international center for integrating education, science, and digital technologies, aimed at ensuring the technological independence of Belarus and Russia.
Photo courtesy of Belarus' Education Ministry
