Th e article shows the main characteristics and features of the higher professional education of the Republic of Belarus in 20th century, information on number and departmental accountability of universities, information on number of students and the impact of graduates on the socio-economic development of the Republic in 2011–2015. Th is article presents an analysis of the following documents: Socio-Economic Development Program of the Republic of Belarus in 2011–2015. (in the sphere of education), Th e Activities of Belarusian Government on the Fulfi llment of Socio-Economic Development Program of Belarus in 2011–2015, Th e National Strategy of Sustainable Social and Economic Development of Belarus for the period till 2020, Th e State Program of Higher Education Development in 2011–2015, the data of Th e National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Belarus. Th e main achievements and the distinctive features of the Belarusian educational paradigm are identifi ed in the article, some imperfections and their solutions to the mentioned issues are identifi ed.