The admissions campaign for international students is in full swing at the Belarusian National Technical University. Hundreds of young people from around the world are choosing our university as a reliable launchpad for their international careers.
BNTU has developed a comprehensive adaptation system that helps international students quickly acclimate to a new country, culture, and academic environment. The university provides support from the very first days of their stay in Belarus.
The International Cooperation Faculty of (ICF) has developed a special adaptation system: first, each applicant receives an individual introduction to the rules and procedures, followed by group meetings, legal training, and dialogue platforms. To provide a detailed explanation of current legislation, migration regulations, safety standards, and internal regulations for the successful integration of prospective students, a preventative dialogue platform dedicated to legal information and the rules of stay for foreign citizens in the Republic of Belarus was held at the ICF on July 22, 2026. ICF staff reminded first-year students of the strict 10-day registration period upon entering the country. They emphasized their obligation to inform the university within 24 hours of changing their place of residence or receiving a new passport. A serious discussion on preventing crimes and offenses was also held. Particular attention was paid to the sharp rise in cybercrime among young people (phishing, transferring bank cards to third parties, and dangerous phone scams). Foreign citizens were warned of criminal liability for engaging in such financial schemes. Students were reminded that in some cases, even a single administrative fine can lead to the revocation of a temporary residence permit and deportation.
The dialogue platform also discussed the strict criminal penalties in force in the Republic of Belarus for drug-related offenses. Belarusian legislation is among the strictest in the world in this area. Possession, use, or distribution of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances (including working as "couriers" for online stores) is punishable by up to 25 years in prison. Recruiters often seek out international students through instant messaging apps, promising easy money, but arrests are quick, and prison terms are realistic.
The students were also briefed on the concept of theft. In Belarus, an unattended phone, wallet, or card left in an ATM has a legal owner. If a person takes the found item and fails to return it, it is considered theft, which entails criminal liability, a criminal record, and deportation from the country. 
Students were also reminded of the current zero-tolerance policy for drunk driving in our country. Even a first-time arrest while intoxicated can result in a hefty fine and a license suspension for up to 5 years.
In addition to current legislation, the students also reviewed the BNTU Internal Regulations and Dormitory Rules in detail. They discussed payment deadlines, access control, students' responsibilities to maintain cleanliness in their rooms, blocks, and shared kitchens, as well as the strict prohibition (grounds for immediate eviction) on the storage and consumption of alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages (including beer), as well as smoking (including hookahs, e-cigarettes, and vapes) throughout BNTU and the dormitories. The prohibition on the use of non-standard electrical appliances (electric kettles, microwaves, heaters, and multicookers) in rooms is also in effect. Thanks to this open dialogue, international students received clear answers to their questions, overcame their fears of unknown procedures, and now know exactly how to quickly and legally resolve any everyday issues in the Republic of Belarus. BNTU has created all the necessary conditions to ensure that the education of international students is not only high-quality but also as safe as possible.
