BNTU's response to modern demands. What in-demand professions can you obtain at the Polytechnic University?

Ответ БНТУ на современные запросы. Какие востребованные профессии можно получить в Политехе?

It's no secret that choosing a career is a responsible decision for every person, and it's crucial to listen to yourself in this matter. However, it's also essential to understand the current demands of society and the economy. Finding your calling means discovering the intersection of your own talents, preferences, and the needs of the country.

The Belarusian National Technical University takes modern trends in education and the future of specialists seriously. BNTU annually modernizes its curricula and specializations. All this is done to ensure that applicants can choose the most in-demand professions and gain confidence in the future.

In accordance with the country's priority socioeconomic development areas, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus adopted a resolution "On the State Program 'Balanced Labor Market' for 2026–2030." The Council of Ministers also approved the Concept for the Development of Engineering Education in the Republic of Belarus through 2035. The implementation of these strategies at BNTU opens up unique opportunities for young people. In a recent news release ONT.BY the most in-demand professions of the future were discussed. Among them are those offered at the Polytechnic University, such as design engineer and software engineer.

– What did the country say? That engineering professions will be in demand in the coming years. Why? Because this will truly ensure a technological breakthrough, – Irina Kostevich, Chair of the Standing Commission on Labor and Social Issues of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, noted in the news release.

In anticipation of the Open Opportunities Day, we invite you to learn about the specialties offered by the country's leading technical university, which are used to train specialists.

Design Engineer

Automotive and Tractor Faculty offers training as a design engineer. This profession is currently in high demand. Flagship Belarusian manufacturers such as “BELAZ”, Minsk Automobile Plant “MAZ”, Minsk Tractor Works and BELGEE are constantly searching for talented engineers.

Specialty (profile)

Degree

Qualification, duration of training

Entrance examinations

Full-time education

Automobiles, tractors, mobile and technological complexes (electric and autonomous vehicles)

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Automobiles, tractors, mobile and technological complexes (automotive industry (electronics))

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Automobiles, tractors, mobile and technological complexes (tractors and mobile complexes)

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Automobiles, tractors, mobile and technological complexes (wheeled vehicles and specialized transport and technological equipment and systems)

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Automobiles, tractors, mobile and technological complexes (trucks and cars)

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Automobiles, tractors, mobile and technological complexes (automated design of automobiles)

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Hydropneumatic systems of mobile and technological machines and equipment (engineering of hydraulic and pneumatic systems of mobile machines and equipment)

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Hydropneumatic systems of mobile and technological machines and equipment (technical operation of hydraulic, pneumatic machines and drives (service engineering))

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Power packs (reciprocating internal combustion engines)

Bachelor

Design Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Software engineer

Combining the skills of an engineer and a programmer offers particularly promising careers. An engineer proficient in coding can create algorithms for design optimization, conduct complex virtual tests, and integrate elements of artificial intelligence into production.

You can obtain a software engineer qualification at the Faculty of Information Technology and Robotics, the Faculty of Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship, and the International Institute of Distance Education.

Faculty of Information Technology and Robotics

Specialty (profile)

Degree

Qualification, duration of training

Entrance examinations

Full-time education

Software engineering

Bachelor

Software Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Information systems and technologies (information systems and technologies in design and production)

Bachelor

Software Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Faculty of Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship

Specialty (profile)

Degree

Qualification, duration of training

Entrance examinations

Full-time education

Information systems and technologies (information systems and technologies (in the banking sector))

Bachelor

Software Engineer, 4 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

International Institute of Distance Education

Specialty (profile)

Degree

Qualification, duration of training

Entrance examinations

Correspondence course of study (full term of education)

Software engineering

Bachelor

Software Engineer, 5 years

  • Belarusian (Russian) language (CT or CE);
  • Mathematics (CT or CE);
  • Physics (CT or CE)

Correspondence education (shortened period of education based on secondary vocational education)

Software engineering 

Bachelor

Software Engineer, 3 years

  • "Fundamentals of Algorithmization and Programming" (written exam);
  • "Occupational Safety. Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation" (written exam)

It's important to emphasize that today, engineers in all fields top the list of the most sought-after specialists at leading enterprises and organizations across the country. BNTU graduates work in all key sectors of the national economy: mechanical engineering, energy, construction, and IT. For every applicant, this is a vital benchmark, confirming that choosing BNTU is a confident step toward a prestigious career.

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