The educational space of the Union State has received a new impetus for development: Minister of Education of the Republic of Belarus Andrey Ivanets and Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Valery Falkov signed an agreement on the conditions for the activities of the Belarusian-Russian University (BRU). The signing ceremony took place via videoconference.
This document marks an important strategic step in deepening the integration of Belarus and Russia in the field of education and science. BRU, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, has established itself as a major scientific and educational center, purposefully training engineering personnel for the real sectors of the two countries’ economies. To date, about 5,000 students are enrolled at the university across 28 Belarusian and 15 Russian educational programs.
The signed agreement enshrines specific mechanisms for the further growth and modernization of the university. According to the document, the parties have agreed on the following key areas of joint work:
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Expanding the training of highly qualified specialists for the high-tech sectors of the economies of Belarus and Russia.
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Developing networked educational programs in partnership with leading universities, such as Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Belarusian State Technological University (BSTU), and others.
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Strengthening scientific and technical cooperation, with an emphasis on the implementation of joint research projects in the fields of additive technologies, robotics, and industrial artificial intelligence (AI).
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Creating conditions for opening new laboratories and competence centers equipped with modern equipment.
This roadmap confirms the course toward transforming the Belarusian-Russian University into an advanced international center for the integration of education, science, and digital technologies. This work is strategic in nature and aims to strengthen the personnel and intellectual potential necessary to ensure the technological sovereignty of Belarus and Russia. Thus, the university not only preserves its unique mission but also receives new tools to fulfill it in the era of global technological challenges.
In preparing this material, information from the official website of Radio ‘Mir’ was used.
