Euphrosyne Polotskaya State University of Polotsk has been included in the 2025 BRICS Universities Ranking.
Euphrosyne Polotskaya State University of Polotsk
The geographical scope of the ranking has expanded due to the dynamic pace of the association's enlargement. Compared to the ten BRICS members featured in the 2024 ranking, the current edition has been joined by Indonesia, as well as nine participants that received the status of BRICS Partner States by June 1, 2025: Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. Consequently, the updated list of the best BRICS universities now includes 750 institutions from 20 countries worldwide. The ranking comprises universities that hold leading positions in global academic rankings and are top performers in their respective national rankings.
The Russian version of the pilot BRICS University Ranking is part of the "Three University Missions" family. The list is compiled based on 17 verifiable, objective indicators – subjective expert assessments are completely excluded. The broad range of criteria enables an objective evaluation of all key missions of higher education institutions: educational, scientific, and societal. The top 100, in addition to Chinese and Russian universities, includes educational institutions from ten other countries: India, South Africa, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Belarus, the UAE, and Egypt.
Polotsk University, recognized as a leading higher education institution in Belarus, provides a broad portfolio of study programs aligned with contemporary market needs. These internationally accredited programs guarantee graduates high competitiveness and professional mobility. Each year, the university admits hundreds of international students. Today, its student body comprises representatives from 17 different countries.
Polotsk University actively develops international ties with educational and scientific institutions of BRICS and other countries. Partnerships with leading global universities facilitate the exchange of experience and the implementation of best practices in the educational process. Thanks to modern approaches to teaching and research, the university contributes to the training of qualified specialists necessary for supporting the region's economic and social development. This, in turn, strengthens the country's potential in the global economy and enhances its international standing.
Polotsk University has confirmed its commitment to high standards in education and science by securing a prominent position on the international educational map. Its inclusion in the 2025 BRICS ranking demonstrates the sustained growth and development of Belarus's higher education system, as well as its integration into the global educational landscape.
