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Lukashenko calls for review of master's degree system in Belarus

MINSK, 23 October (BelTA) – Master’s degree system in Belarus became one of the topics of the conference with the leadership of the Council of Ministers hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 23 October, BelTA has learned.

The president inquired about the current state of the master's degree system given the previously adopted decisions. “Several years ago we had a serious discussion on this topic and agreed: no Bologna Process. Our own education system is good,” the Belarusian leader said.

The head of state recalled that at one time, the Bologna Process was popular, promoted by certain figures. The idea was to train “jack-of-all-trades specialists” who would be in demand abroad. “I remember that conversation. Are you going to train people at Belarusian universities to work abroad?” he asked.

Aleksandr Lukashenko drew attention to the fact that many foreign students study in Belarus and would like to pursue a master’s degree program. “Fine, let’s do it this way. They pay for all types of programs, including the master’s. You can study in the program for as long as you want. It's your money, so we will teach you. After that, you can work wherever you like,” the president said.

As for the training of domestic specialists in master’s degree programs, Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled that it was decided that master’s students would be those who would subsequently engage in science and teaching.

“What is the current situation? I would like the education minister to provide clear and unambiguous information on this matter,” the president said.

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