In 1933, a fire-technical school was opened, which became the basis of the modern civil protection university of the Ministry of Emergencies. In 2000, the educational institution received the status of an institute. Admission to the university in Minsk is based on the results of central testing. The university has a branch in the city of Gomel.
Structural units
The following faculties are among the structural divisions of the university:
- technosphere security;
- training of scientific personnel;
- life safety;
- emergency prevention and response;
- distance learning;
- leadership training, and others.
The following departments function on the basis of faculties:
- fire safety;
- civil protection;
- special training;
- industrial safety;
- physical fitness and others.
The following disciplines are taught at the Department of Automatic Security Systems: special water supply, integrated security systems, fire water supply, automated fire and technological safety systems, and others. Teachers of the emergency department read the following subjects: emergency rescue tactics, initial tactical training, first aid in emergency situations, fire fighting tactics, emergency response management, emergency management information technology and others.
Educational programs
The Faculty of Engineering offers applicants the following educational programs:
- "Fire and industrial safety";
- "Fire and industrial safety (program for girls)";
- "Prevention and response to emergency situations" and others.
Education is available on full-time and part-time courses.
Educational program "Fire and industrial safety"
A passing score at the Ministry of Emergencies Academy in Minsk for the Fire and Industrial Safety educational program in 2017 was recorded at the following level:
- 238 points for the budgetary basis of training;
- 82 points for a paid basis of training.
The number of budget places is 40. The number of paid places is 20. It is worth noting that the passing points to the Ministry of Emergencies Academy in Minsk for this program on a budgetary basis increased in comparison with the figures for 2016. Then the value was 220 points, but the values for the paid basis of education fell sharply, in 2016, the passing score was 145. The cost of training is 3550 rubles per year. The duration of training is 4 years. For admission, the results of central testing in mathematics, physics, Russian or Belarusian language are required. Graduates can build a career in the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It is there that the majority of university graduates work.
Educational program "Fire and industrial safety (program for girls)"
The passing score at the Ministry of Emergencies Academy in Minsk for the profile “Fire and Industrial Safety (program for girls)” in 2017 was fixed at 342. In 2016, this indicator was equal to 212. 30 budget places are allocated annually. The cost of training on a paid basis is 3550 rubles per year.
Educational program "Prevention and response to emergencies"
Passing points at the Ministry of Emergencies in Minsk for the program “Prevention and response to emergency situations” in 2017 were fixed at 175 points for the budgetary basis for training and 114 points for a paid basis. 95 budget places were allocated, paid several times less - 25. In 2016, the passing points to the Ministry of Emergencies Academy in Minsk for this program were equal to 200 for the budget base and 129 for paid. The number of seats allocated is exactly the same as in 2017. But in 2018, only 7 budget places were allocated, paid - 25. The cost of training on a paid basis is 3550 rubles.
Passing points to the university of Minsk on the correspondence basis of education last year exceeded the value of 190 for the budgetary basis of education. In 2016, the points were equal to 128. In 2017, 25 budget places were allocated, in 2016 - 120. For comparison, this year there are only 10 budget places. The cost of training on a contractual basis is 955 rubles per year. Passing points at the University of Minsk are reduced annually. The duration of study at the correspondence department is 3 years. For admission, you need to take additional entrance tests: emergency rescue and liquidation tactics, safety of buildings and structures.
Graduates may be employed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Distance learning
The university offers distance courses for people who have vocational or general secondary education. Courses are aimed at continuing education. Further training courses are also available for people with higher education, as well as for those who occupy senior positions. The following directions are available:
- Industrial Safety.
- Installation, overlay and maintenance of automatic fire alarm systems.
- Persons carrying out major repairs of fire extinguishers, trade in fire protection equipment.
Students of the courses have a personal account, access to which is carried out on the official website of the university.
Dormitory
All nonresident students studying at the university get the opportunity to live in a student dormitory. The student campus is equipped with space for 515 students. All rooms are fully equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay.
Lyceum of the Ministry of Emergencies
The lyceum at the university was opened in 2004. Graduates of the 6th grade are accepted at the lyceum. Education in an educational institution takes place over 5 years. Male students are accepted for study. Many graduates reach heights in sports and cultural activities. The website of the lyceum publishes information about the best lyceum students. Lyceum cooperates with such educational institutions as:
- University of Civil Protection.
- Secondary school No. 21 located in the city of Gomel.
- Gomel city lyceum № 1.
- State Regional Lyceum, located in the city of Gomel.
- Suvorov Military School, located in the city of Minsk.
There is a swimming pool on the territory of the lyceum. Access to the pool is paid.
Reviews about the university as a whole are positive. Students appreciate the high professionalism of the teaching staff. It is worth noting that applicants also noted that with a decrease in the level of passing points, the number of available budget places also decreased.