Opinions & Interviews

MINSK, 26 February (BelTA) – The education system of Belarus is closely integrated with education systems of other countries, Education Minister of Belarus Sergei Maskevich told reporters before a solemn opening of the 12^th international exhibition Education and Career in Minsk on 26 February, BelTA has learnt.

“The interest in the exhibition is growing year to year. The exhibition attracts not only the Belarusian youth, but also educational institutions from Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland. Our young people would like to learn more about foreign education practices and it is very good. We are promoting student exchange programs. It would be great for a student to study a semester in Belarus and a semester at a partner university abroad. Participants of the exhibition will discuss student mobility and inter-university contacts. It is important to show young people that our education is closely integrated with education systems of other countries,” Sergei Maskevich said.

Chairman of the education committee of the Minsk City Hall Mikhail Mironchik noted that the exhibition gives an opportunity to get a better knowledge of the complex education system of Belarus and other countries. “The interest in the exhibition is growing for a reason. The most important thing is to help graduates to understand what career is right for them and suits them best and to enable parents and educators to help students in their career decisions,” he said.

The Education and Career exhibition is taking place in Minsk on 26-28 February. Taking part in the forum are over 140 educational institutions of Belarus and other states. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to learn about new courses, entry requirements, student programs, projected competitions and enrolment rules to Belarusian universities. Specialists of consulting agencies will tell visitors about educational opportunities in some European countries.

The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation has arranged a large exposition featuring universities from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Voronezh, Tver and Tyumen. They will inform attendees about the promising research and development projects conducted by Russian universities.

The exhibition is organized by the education committee of the Minsk City Hall and the Expoforum exhibition company.