Minsk

<p>Although Minsk may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of studying abroad, as the capital of <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/europe/belarus/guide">Belarus</a>, it has a lot to offer. </p>
<p>Minsk has two universities ranked in the <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/qs-world-university-rankings">QS World University Rankings®</a>; <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/belarusian-state-university#wurs">Belarus State University</a> and <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/belarusian-national-technical-university-bntu/more">Belarusian National Technical University</a>.</p>
<p>Belarus State University is a leading innovative, educational and scientific institution with a strong focus on research, located in the center of the city. </p>
<p>Belarusian National Technical University is one of the leading technical universities in Belarus, which according to their website provides students with a combination of “classical university traditions with modern approaches and technologies”, giving students a well-rounded approach to their education.</p>
<p>Is Minsk the city for you? <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings-articles/qs-best-student-cities/rate-your-student-city">Tell us why</a>. </p>

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<p><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/belarusian-state-university#wurs">Belarus State University</a>(=317^th), <a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/belarusian-national-technical-university-bntu#372363">Belarusian National Technical University</a> (801-1000)</p>
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<p><strong>Number of universities ranked by QS</strong></p>
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<p>2</p>
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<p><strong>Highest-ranked institution</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/belarusian-state-university#wurs">Belarus State University</a> (ranked joint 317^th)</p>
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<p><strong>Population</strong></p>
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<p>1,982,000</p>
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<p><strong>Average international fees (at ranked unis)</strong></p>
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<p>US$3,300</p>
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<p><strong>Desirability rank</strong></p>
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<p>93^rd</p>
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<p><strong>Employer Activity rank</strong></p>
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<p>84^th</p>
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<p><strong>Affordability rank</strong></p>
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<p>93^rd</p>
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<p><strong>Student View rank</strong></p>
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<p>102^nd</p>
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</tr></tbody></table><p><em>To find out how each of the above categories is calculated, </em><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/best-student-cities/methodology"><em>view the methodology</em></a><em>.</em></p>