Minsk

Low cost of living

Minsk ranks within the top 100 for affordability this year and has a particularly low cost of living.

Plenty to do

Packed full of museums, restaurants, parks and tasty food, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in the city. 

The landscape

With picturesque lakes and stunning architecture, Minsk has often been named one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Good transport links

Minsk boasts extensive public transport links with an underground metro system, making it easy to get around.

Minsk ranks 93^rd for affordability this year with tuition fees for international students costing around US$3,300.

The cost of living in Minsk is fairly low. Numbeo estimates a single person living in Minsk would need around US$430 per month in addition to US$384 per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center.

Situated on the Svislach and Nyamiha rivers, Minsk is bustling with museums and restaurants and there’s plenty to do when studying is done for the day.

Marvel at the impressive architecture dotted around the city and try the traditional local cuisine or opt for a more westernized meal, with Italian and French restaurants becoming increasingly popular throughout the city. 

There are plenty of museums available to explore for those interested in Minsk’s rich history as a former communist country.  Art galleries are dotted around the city for those interested in the city’s more creative elements.

This picturesque city is the financial, commercial and transportation hub of the Republic of Belarus.

With this in mind, it is easy to see why the city achieves its highest ranking in the employer activity indicator, ranking 84th overall worldwide, suggesting that Minsk graduates are highly sought after by employers. 

The city offers a variety of employment options for graduates and is home to gas and oil companies as well as retail and service firms