The Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine is one of the largest educational and research centers for training highly qualified specialists for the agro-industrial complex. The strategies of its development have always aimed at achieving the academic and research excellence, close cooperation with producers and international partners. The Academy has always been searching for new educational, scientific and production technologies and methods as the quality of educational, scientific and production processes have always been of its high priority. The Academy is a complex architectural entity located in the center of the city and covering the territory over 17 ha. Structurally it includes administrative, academic and research facilities, clinics, libraries, student residentials, sports, health and recreation centers, a student canteen, cafe and auxilary units. The training of future specialists is provided on the undergraduate and post-graduate levels of education by 5 faculties: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Biotechnological Faculty; Faculty of Professional Development and Retraining; Faculty for International Relations, Professional Guidance and Pre-University Training. Programs for PhD and doctoral studies on the veterinary, agricultural and biological specialties are offered at the Academy.