Minsk State Linguistic University was founded in 1948 and since then it has been the leading institution for foreign language education in the Republic of Belarus. More than 30,000 teachers and 5,000 translators and interpreters have graduated from MSLU since the institution was founded 54 years ago. MSLU currently trains specialists in 14 different languages. Students graduate with the following qualifications: linguist, teacher of two foreign languages; interpreter/translator, specialist in crosscultural communication. The graduates work in schools, universities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other government offices including foreign embassies, as well as in many private companies and businesses. Not only do students study on-campus, MSLU also has developed a number of distant training programs. MSLU's commitment to new technologies and technological advances has facilitated this process.

MSLU is also widely recognized as a leading research institution. There are four main research directions focused on different aspects of linguistics and language study: phonetics, methods of teaching foreign languages, functional linguistics and text organization. A great number of textbooks, numerous scientific articles and a journal titled, Foreign Language Teaching in Belarus are regularly published under the auspices of MSLU. The university also provides technical assistance and training to people already possessing university degrees, these include diplomats, other government officials, as well as business people.

MSLU currently has 53 contracts for cooperation with foreign universities and is an active participant in 12 different international programs including the Council of Europe. We are proud that students from 32 different countries study at our university. The university houses a Belarusian Language Center, an Austrian Library, an American Studies Library, language and culture centers for Spain, Italy, Turkey and China. These centers help to promote closer ties with these countries and increase knowledge of their culture and language.

The University cooperates with the leading scientists of the Republic of Belarus, as well as with foreign scholars. The University runs joint projects together with Russia, Canada, Belgium, Germany, Spain and other countries. MSLU hosts international conferences and workshops. University scholars regularly represent the Republic of Belarus in international scientific symposia and congresses at home and abroad.