Francisk Skorina Gomel state University is the leading higher educational institution of the Belarusian Polesie, which is considered to be one of the best in the Republic of Belarus. The University is famous for its rich history, good traditions, famous scientific schools, famous graduates. Founded in 1930 as a pedagogical Institute, it was transformed into a University in 1969 – the second in Belarus at present. And today Francisk Skorina Gomel State University remains the second most significant classical University in the country.
The prestige of the University is based on the high quality of education. It is confirmed by a certificate for compliance with international standards ISO 9001:2015, recognized in more than 90 countries. High positions in the world rankings allow the University to maintain its international reputation among the best higher educational institutions in the world with constant stability. Having joined the Bologna process and the Great Charter of European Universities, F. Skorina State University became the part of a single European space of higher education, recognizing its universal values. The priorities of the University are development and progress: today there is the branch of F. Skorina State University at Shanghai Professional Institute of Industry, Commerce and Foreign languages, the fourth and at the same time the first regional Confucius Institute was opened at the University.
F. Skorina State University is a unified educational, research and production complex, which includes 12 faculties, Institute of advanced training, 2 research institutes, regional marketing and career counseling centers, a center of collective use for environmental monitoring and research of the composition and properties of the substance, more than 40 research laboratories, small-scale production.
The University attracts with accessibility, openness and universality of education. More than 600 highly qualified teachers, including 44 Doctors of Sciences and 244 Candidates of Sciences, 4 Corresponding Members of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, train specialists. The educational process is carried out with 35 specialties of the 1st stage and 22 specialties of the 2nd stage of higher education. For those who are planning to build a scientific career, there is a post-graduate course for 51 training programs and doctoral course for 5 programs. Joint magistracies of Gomel State University successfully operate with Moscow Institute of electronic technology and Kursk Academy of state and municipal service. Combining studies at foreign universities, graduate students of the F. Skorina State University defend dissertations in Japan, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Italy, get scientific degrees and diplomas of international standard
https://www.gsu.by F. Skorina Gomel State University follows the best national traditions of education, borrowing at the same time the experience of the best European universities. The educational process is built in close integration with science and practice. About 70 branches of the departments of educational institutions function (operate) at enterprises and organizations, more than 300 domestic and foreign organizations are the basis for student practices and internships. Close cooperation with personnel customers, support of the start-up movement allow to train highly qualified specialists, guarantee graduates successful employment and career in leading companies, government establishments, research institutions, commercial and public organizations, in private business.
Promotion of the ideas of international cooperation allows F. Skorina State University to increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of education. The University cooperates with more than 130 educational and scientific institutions from 25 countries. Well-known scientists are regularly invited to give lectures, every year more than 200 students and teachers take part in academic mobility programs: they undergo training courses abroad, take part at scientific conferences, study at foreign educational institutions.
The University is widely known for its international environment. Today, more than 800 citizens from 16 countries – Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, China, Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Libya, Israel, Vietnam, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc. are educated here. The specialties related to Economics, Law, Philology, Pedagogy, Information Technology are in great demand.
Foreign students are attracted by the opportunity to receive education in English, the lack of discrimination, the relatively low cost of education, which today is 2340 US dollars per academic year. Graduates receive a national diploma supplement, which applies the generally accepted European credit accounting system, which allows them to build a career not only in their country but also abroad.
Respecting its foreign guests, F. Skorina state University strives to create comfortable conditions for their education and living far from home. Support of teachers, free courses of Russian and foreign languages, regular meetings and events in honor of national holidays, friendship and solidarity evenings contribute to rapid adaptation and successful study at a large and hospitable University. Its hallmark was the holding of the international friendship festival "Inter-GSU", which brings together international students from all higher educational institutions of Gomel.
It is the time of students’ life - it is not only study. It is the energy of youth, creative experiments, search for his calling. That’s why at the University so much attention is paid to the harmonious development of the (personality) individual. For adherents of a healthy lifestyle there are about 40 sports sections, fitness studios, schools of the correct posture bearing and figure correction. Students glorify the University in international, city and regional competitions. A special pride of the University - 5 winners and 11 prize-holders of the Olympic games.
The doors of the student club, which includes 24 creative teams, are open for talented young people, 5 of them have the title of "folk". These are choreographic studios, student theatres, vocal ensembles, choral choir, smart clubs. The work of the "school of the leader", the organization of the system of student self-government is oriented to the development of leadership qualities. Annual contests "Come on, freshman!", "Mr. and Miss University", "The best study group", interest classes in literary associations, volunteer units, youth media make students’ life eventful and cheerful.
The University has the latest material and technical base and developed infrastructure. Comfortable conditions for study, accommodation and meals allow students, including foreign students, to feel at home throughout the period of studying. It offers young people - 4 types of students’ hostels, a beautiful canteen with a wide range of affordable dishes, 5 buffets, coffee shop, developed network of coffee machines.
F. Skorina Gomel State University is a modern University of great opportunities, open to smart, talented, purposeful young people. Choosing Gomel State University, young people choose a prosperous future.