The Institute of Culture in Minsk is now called the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts. It is considered one of the most popular higher educational institutions in the CIS countries, as it has an excellent material and technical base and a worthy teaching staff. The institute has 7 faculties, where professional training of specialists in various fields and directions is carried out. The average term of study is 4 years, both residents of the Republic of Belarus and foreign citizens can enter.
History of the formation of the institute
The Institute of Culture in Minsk appeared in 1975, was created on the basis of the Gorky Pedagogical Institute. Later, the Department of the Theater and Art Institute was added to the composition of the educational institution.
In the first 5 years of existence, about 10 new departments were opened, several art groups were created, and two student dormitories were built. By 1986 there was a new facultychoreographic art, and since 1989 postgraduate studies began.
In 1992 the name of the university was changed to the Belarusian University of Culture, which at that time was headed by Yadviga Grigorovich. Since that moment, there have been major changes in the number of departments, several additional faculties have been opened, which have expanded the opportunities for teaching talented youth.
It is important to note that the status of a higher education institution was granted only in 1996 after passing accreditation. In the 2000s, the Youth Variety Theater joined the university, and several new educational buildings were opened. The rector of this institution is the candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor Korbut Alina Anatolyevna.
Faculties and majors
Faculties of the Institute of Culture in Minsk are quite diverse, they work in different directions. Here are the main ones:
1. Faculty of Sociology and Cultural Studies. Graduates work in the concert and tour, sports and tourism and sanatorium and recreation areas. Training is carried out according to world standards, and students receive knowledge not only in special disciplines, but also in economics, entrepreneurship, psychology and pedagogy. The departments constantly hold master classes and meetings with creative personalities from Belarus and abroad.
2. The Faculty of Belarusian Culture and Contemporary Art, opened in 2003, is considered the most educational for young people. It is a creative center that is prepared by the sought-afterand promising professionals in the arts and culture.
3. The faculty of information and document communications is considered the oldest at the university. During its existence, about 16 thousand specialists in museum and library business have graduated.
4. The Faculty of Musical Arts is considered the first one, which was opened back in 1975. Currently, 11 specializations of 4 different speci alties are being trained here.
The Institute of Culture in Minsk also has a department of distance learning, a preparatory department and a retraining department. Masters and PhD students are also being trained.
Features of admission
Admission to the Institute of Culture in Minsk is carried out for citizens of Belarus in the standard way - according to the test results. Subjects are chosen depending on the speci alty (Russian / Belarusian, mathematics, physics, chemistry, history). The full list can be found on the official website of the university.
For residents of foreign countries, you must receive an official invitation to study. This can be done by submitting an application for training, a certificate of education, a copy of the national passport to the department of international relations.
Conclusion
The Institute of Culture in Minsk is a fairly well-known institution of higher education, which is worthy of attention from foreign citizens. This is due to the availability of education, a good staff of teachers, as well as compliance with all international standards. Within the walls of the universitytalented youth will be able to hone their own knowledge and skills, get good conditions for further development and advancement.
