For students enrolled in fee-paying programs, the state has established the terms and conditions for providing discounts and transferring them to tuition paid for by the national budget (Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 126 of February 28, 2006, "On Certain Issues of Obtaining Higher and Secondary Specialized Education on a Fee-Based Basis" and Clause 2 of Article 26 of the Education Code of the Republic of Belarus). This article explains who is eligible for tuition discounts and the documents required to receive them.
Discount Procedure and Deadlines
Tuition discounts and their amounts are available to students and pupils specified in subparagraph 1.2 of Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 126 of February 28, 2006. The table lists the categories of students and pupils, as well as the discount percentage for each.
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Discount percentage |
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Heads of state educational institutions have the right to provide discounts on the established tuition fees for students and pupils during the period of higher and secondary specialized education, in the manner and amounts determined by the Government of the Republic of Belarus: (as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus dated September 30, 2011, No. 439) |
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Those who have achieved high achievements in academic, research, and social activities; (as amended by Decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus of September 30, 2011, No. 439, and October 25, 2022, No. 381) |
20% |
7,46-8,25 |
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40% |
8,25-9,0 |
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60% |
>9.0 |
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3 |
who are members of low-income families in accordance with paragraph five of Article 1 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus of January 6, 1999, No. 239-Z "On the Subsistence Minimum in the Republic of Belarus"; (as amended by Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus of October 25, 2022, No. 381) |
40% |
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4 |
who are orphans, children left without parental care, persons from among orphans and children left without parental care, as well as persons aged 18 to 23 years who lost the last of their parents during their studies; |
40% |
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5 |
who are children of persons listed in subparagraphs 3.2, 3.4, and 3.7 of paragraph 3, paragraph 10, and subparagraphs 12.2 and 12.3 of paragraph 12 of Article 3 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus of June 14, 2007, No. 239-Z "On State Social Benefits, Rights, and Guarantees for Certain Categories of Citizens"; (as amended by Decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus of April 26, 2010, No. 200, and October 25, 2022, No. 381) |
40% |
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6 |
disabled persons of groups I, II and III, disabled children under 18 years of age; |
40% |
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7 |
entitled to benefits, or from among individuals under 23 years of age who do not have their own families and whose parents are entitled to benefits, in accordance with Articles 18–23 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus of January 6, 2009, No. 9-Z "On the Social Protection of Citizens Affected by the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster and Other Radiation Accidents"; (as amended by Decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus of February 15, 2010, No. 68, and October 25, 2022, No. 381) |
40% |
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8 |
from families raising three or more minor children; |
40% |
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9 |
Winners and medalists of the Olympic, Paralympic, and Deaflympic Games, World and European Championships, and World Universiades; (paragraph introduced by Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus dated April 4, 2013, No. 155) |
60% |
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10 |
Those who have completed compulsory military service and have received recommendations from military units or border service agencies for study at educational institutions; (paragraph introduced by Decree No. 302 of the President of the Republic of Belarus dated August 10, 2020) |
40% |
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The specific amount of discounts for students and pupils specified in paragraph 2 of the Decree depends on their GPA for the academic year and may not exceed 60 percent of the established tuition fee for the academic year.
The GPA for the academic year is determined as the arithmetic mean of the grades received during the academic year based on the results of two midterm assessments, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Discounts for students and pupils specified in paragraphs 3-10 of the Decree are provided subject to their achieving at least 6 (six) points in all academic subjects, academic (general education) disciplines, modules, and practical training for the current academic year based on the results of two midterm assessments:
40 percent – for students and pupils specified in paragraphs 3-8 and 10 of the Decree;
60 percent – for students and pupils specified in paragraph 9 of the Decree.
Discounts for students and pupils are granted based on the decision of a commission established by order of the head of the educational institution. The commission is headed by the head of the educational institution (commission chair).
Discounts are granted beginning in the second year of study, from September 1 until the end of the academic year.
Discounts for students and pupils are canceled in the event of:
receiving unsatisfactory grades on midterm assessments;
violating internal regulations for students or public order.
Important! Please check with your faculty dean's office for current deadlines for submitting documents for review by the faculty working committee.
The committee will make a decision on whether to grant discounts to students by September 1, 2026.
Required Documents
List of documents confirming the basis for granting a discount on the established tuition fee to students:
An application, certified by the dean's office seal, addressed to the BNTU Rector;
In accordance with paragraph 2 of clause 1.2 of the Decree:
An extract/copy of the student's academic record showing the results of two midterm assessments for the current academic year;
A copy of the student's grade book indicating the results of two midterm assessments for the current academic year;
Specific information on academic performance for the academic year preceding the transfer, indicating that exams and tests were passed within the established deadlines;
Total number of grades;
The number of grades for each point (grades must be at least a 6);
The percentage of grades of 9 and 10;
The average grade point average.
A student reference, signed by the dean of the faculty, which must include the results of the student's research and community service activities;
Documents confirming high research performance (copies of completed work, participation in scientific conferences, etc.) and community service activities (certificate of achievement in community service).
In accordance with paragraphs 3-10 of clause 1.2 of the Decree:
An extract/copy of the student's academic record showing the student's academic performance based on the results of two midterm assessments for the current academic year;
A copy of the student's transcript showing the results of two midterm assessments for the current academic year (the number of grades for each point; grades must be at least 6, indicating that the exams and tests were completed on time);
a student reference signed by the dean of the faculty;
a copy of a document confirming eligibility for a discount for other categories of students in accordance with the Decree.
For all questions regarding discounts for the 2026/2027 academic year, please contact the dean's office. Don't miss your chance to receive a pleasant bonus at the start of the academic year!
