Modern mechanical engineering and instrument engineering is not only about machines and classical technologies, but also about lasers, 3d printing, additive technologies and complex optical systems. Specialists in these fields create parts of incredible geometry that cannot be obtained by traditional processing, and they develop optical devices used in medicine, space, and military applications. These professionals are trained at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (FMET), the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME), and the Faculty of Instrument Engineering (FIE) at the Belarusian National Technical University.
The mechanical engineering industry is rapidly changing, with the emergence of technologies that allow for the creation of complex shapes that cannot be obtained by traditional cutting methods. It is under these tasks that the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is training specialists in the field of mechanical engineering technology, metal-cutting machines, and tools. Laser and additive technologies.
This specialization trains highly qualified specialists in the creation of products with complex geometric parameters and special properties of structural materials. Students who are interested not only in manufacturing parts using classical methods, but also in creating complex-shaped products using laser processing, additive technologies, and surface hardening and restoration, will definitely find a place to implement their ideas, according to Alexandra Zverko, a senior lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
During their studies, students learn:
three-dimensional modeling and engineering calculations;
direct fabrication of parts using additive technologies (3D printing);
laser processing and methods of surface hardening and restoration of machine parts;
development of control programs for CNC machines;
systems of automated design of technological processes.
– The key discipline is “Mechanical Engineering Technology”, as well as specialized courses on laser processing and additive technologies, which study not only modern technologies of machining, but also technologies of hardening and restoration of surfaces, processes of laser processing and creation of complex-profile surfaces using technologies of direct laser growing, – the senior teacher noted.
Graduates of this specialty are in demand at leading engineering enterprises of the Republic of Belarus. Thanks to their acquired skills, they work as engineers, technologists, foremen, and specialists in the implementation of new production solutions, ranging from senior foremen to leading specialists at the enterprise.
Foundry production is one of the oldest and most dynamically developing industries in mechanical engineering. The Department of Machines and Technology of Foundry Production at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology of BNTU has a rich history and is rightfully considered a training ground for the foundry and metallurgical industries in Belarus.
– Over the past 72 years, more than 3,000 engineers have been trained, many of whom have become well-known specialists who shape technical policy in the foundry and metallurgical production not only in Belarus, but also abroad. Today, the department successfully continues the glorious traditions of its founders, developing new disciplines, improving teaching methods, and expanding international cooperation with foreign universities. Education is provided at two levels of higher education. Students study not only within the university walls. They also learn a number of disciplines during the academic year directly at the production site. In total, the department has four branches of leading Belarusian enterprises: Minsk Tractor Plant OJSC, Minsk, BELNIIIT OJSC, Minsk, ATLANT CJSC – Baranovichi Machine-Building Plant, Baranovichi, Gomel Foundry Plant Centrolit OJSC, Gomel, – said Mechislav Sadokha, Head of the Department of Machines and Foundry Technology.
The demand for the department’s graduates has significantly exceeded the number of graduates over the years – each student has the opportunity to choose their first workplace.
– I initially really liked the specialty. Sometimes I had difficulties with studying certain subjects, but in general, the training was successful and without any negative aspects. There were no problems with the teachers – on the contrary, the material was explained clearly and easily. Everything was also good with my classmates: everyone tried to help each other as much as possible. I would like to express my gratitude to the teaching staff of the Department of Mathematics and Technology for the opportunity to participate in scientific activities, – said Maxim Ripinsky, a student at the MTF.
Optical and laser technologies permeate all areas of modern life – from medicine and communications to the defense industry and space research. The Faculty of Instrument Engineering provides training in the specialty “optical-electronic and laser engineering. Optical and optoelectronic devices and complexes”.
– For many years, the Department of Laser Engineering and Technology has been cooperating with OAO “Peleng, the LEMT Scientific and Technical Center of BelOMO, are enterprises that specialize in research, development, and production of optoelectronic and laser devices for both civilian (spacecraft instruments, laser rangefinders, and laser medical equipment) and special purposes (optical sights, optoelectronic devices for unmanned aerial vehicles, and laser-optical systems), according to Alexander Malyarevich, Head of the Department of Laser Engineering and Technology.
Modern optical, optoelectronic, and laser devices are used in almost all fields of science and technology: in military affairs, communication and control systems, medicine, industrial production, aerospace engineering, television and video equipment, and film and photo equipment.
– The main focus of training specialists is on the design of optical and laser devices, methods of calculating optical systems, optical production technology, the design of optoelectronic and laser devices, as well as their use in modern optical and laser technologies, including information processing technologies, the production of new optical and laser materials, and the generation of radiation sources, – said Alexander Mikhailovich.
Graduates work at enterprises, organizations, research institutes, and companies of various forms of ownership: OAO Peleng, STC LEMT BelOMO, Minsk Mechanical Plant named after S.I. Vavilov BelOMO, OAO Planar, Institute of Physics, CJSC Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, SLS Prime Technologies.
Each of the presented specialties opens up broad career opportunities for graduates in high-tech industries. BNTU offers not just education, but immersion in modern production processes through close cooperation with leading enterprises of the Republic of Belarus.
«Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metal-Cutting Machines and Tools. Laser and Additive Technologies»
qualification: Mechanical Engineer;
term and form of study: 4 years, full-time;
entrance exams: CE or CT in mathematics, physics, and Russian or Belarusian.
«Engineering and Technical Design and Production of Materials and Products. Machines and Technology of Foundry Production»
qualification: Engineer;
term and form of study: 4 years, full-time;
entrance tests: CE or CT in mathematics, physics, and Russian or Belarusian language;
passing points for the budget (2025): 202.
«Optical-electronic and laser technology. Optical and optical-electronic devices and complexes»
qualification: engineer;
term and form of study: 4 years, full-time;
entrance exams: CE or CT in mathematics, physics, and Russian or Belarusian;
passing scores for the budget (2025): 296.
