European Humanities University (EHU) is a student-centered University for promoting civil society development through Humanities and Liberal Arts for students from Belarus and the region by bringing them together and offering international experience in study quality. The University is oriented at civically-minded students from Eastern Europe, distinguished by a commitment to the European values and Liberal Arts as well as rich on-campus life and alumni network.

Education at EHU does more than immerse students in a range of subjects and disciplines. It promotes a transdisciplinary approach, critical thinking skills, as well as civic engagement that empower them to develop innovative solutions, ideas, and enterprises.

Our Values:

• European values – to encourage comprehensive student improvement and democratic attitudes toward personal and civil development by means of liberal teaching and learning and critical thinking.
• Study quality – to demonstrate superior academic and co-curricular experience.
• Agility – to ensure a timely and adequate response to changes in the external and internal environment.

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• students are free to express their opinions and challenge ideas presented in the classroom without fear of reprisals;
• students and scholars are free to conduct research without ideological restrictions;
• students and scholars are free to express their political views and are encouraged to be active members of civil society;
• students and scholars are encouraged to express themselves in Belarusian and explore their Belarusian heritage;
• governance and finances are overseen by an international Governing Board.

Mission and Strategy

Since its founding in Minsk in 1992, the European Humanities University has remained committed to produce and disseminate socially responsible and critical knowledge in the social sciences and the humanities, ensure quality education through the integration of study programs with research, creative and applied projects.

According to the EHU Strategy for 2019-2024, the University will continue to increase the quality of academic and research experience, ensure innovative approaches in teaching and learning, promote intercultural dialogue and include Belarus in the European political and academic community.