Population: 9,549,747 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Belarusian 84%, Russian 8%, Other 8%
Religions: Orthodox 48%, Non-Believer 41%, Other 11%
Languages: Russian 70%, Belarusian 23% (both are the official languages), Other 7%
Area: 207,600 sq km (slightly smaller than Kansas)
Government Type: Presidential Republic in name, although in fact a dictatorship
National Capital: Minsk
Currency: Belarusian Rubies (BYB/BYR)
Certificate of Basic Education | 9 years of study |
Certificate of (Complete) Secondary Education | Grades 10 & 11 |
Belarus is a member of the European Higher Education Area and is part of the Bologna Process as of 2015.
Diploma of Higher Education | 4-5 years |
Diploma of Baccalaureate | 4-5 years |
Diploma of Magister | 1-2 years |
Reported Grade (Translation) | US Equivalent |
9-10 Выдатна (Excellent) | A |
6-8 Добра (Good) | B |
3-5 Эдавальнаюча (Satisfactory) | C |
Pass Эалик (Pass) | Pass |
1-2 Нездавальнаюча (Unsatisfactory) | F |
Эалик Complete | Pass |
System changed in 2000 - grading scale won’t match up for older transcripts
Some universities may have differing scales – check the transcript for scales
For transcripts, alternatively we can accept the Diploma Supplement if accompanied by the degree certificate.
