12 best universities in Tashkent 2025

1. Affordable Tuition Fees On average, the cost of a year of undergraduate programs is quite reasonable, ranging from approximately $1,100 to $3,500, depending on the program's profile and content. Branches of foreign universities in Uzbekistan, while offering lower prices compared to their parent institutions, still come with fees ranging from $10,000 to $14,000.

2. Supercontracts Prospective students who fall short of the required score for admission have the option to enter into supercontracts. The total cost can vary considerably within a certain range. For instance, if a student missed admission by just one point, the tuition for the first year would be one and a half times the regular rate, providing an opportunity to pursue their education.

3. Work and Study Opportunity Uzbekistan's authorities are fairly accommodating to expat students and readily issue work permits without administrative hassles. There is a limited list of jobs not available to foreigners, primarily related to government and municipal services or hazardous work.

4. Quick Adaptation Students from Russia and CIS countries won't experience discomfort or face communication barriers since almost everyone in Tashkent speaks Russian.

1. Weak Connections between Higher Education and the Real Economy The interaction between universities and other higher education institutions with the real economic sector is not yet well-established. The quality of higher education does not fully meet Uzbekistan's development needs. University programs often lack relevance to the real world, which has a significant impact on the country's socio-economic development and innovation potential. According to the World Bank, on one hand, 34% of businesses struggle to find qualified employees with higher education, while, on the other hand, university graduates face similar challenges in finding employment.

2. Lack of University Autonomy The higher education system in Uzbekistan operates under strict control from the Ministry of Education. Even minor administrative decisions, let alone curriculum content and admissions, require high-level approval.

The admissions process for Uzbek universities runs from June 20th to July 20th. Applicants who need to submit creative or professional texts, take exams, or provide portfolios must complete the application process ten days earlier. There are three ways to apply:

1. In state service centers.
2. Through the EPIGU portal.
3. Independently, in electronic or analog form.

The document package should include:

• Civil passport or ID card according to form 09 issued by the local police department.
• Birth certificate (for those under 16).
• Certificate or diploma of secondary, secondary specialized, or vocational education with an appendix.
• If applicable, a document serving as the basis for benefits.

Expatriate applicants must use state service centers, and original copies of documents need to be submitted to the university in person.

1. Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) Established in 2002, WIUT is considered one of the top institutions in the country, offering high-quality educational services. It was the first university not only in Uzbekistan but also in the Central Asian region to adopt Western programs and educational concepts. Its foundation lies in the standards and qualification requirements of British universities. The international faculty includes professors from British, French, German, Australian, and American universities.

The university consists of three schools: Business and Economics, Law, and Technology and Education. WIUT also offers postgraduate programs, and each school has several specialized departments. The campus is modern and provides access to numerous subscription-based resources.

2. National University of Uzbekistan (NUUz) Founded in 1918 as the "People's University," NUUz celebrated its 105th anniversary in 2023 and remains one of Uzbekistan's leading institutions, offering students a high level of education and hundreds of qualifications, from technical and mathematical disciplines to jurisprudence and business. It comprises 15 faculties, 2 departments, and 76 departments in total. The university manages several archives and museum complexes, preserving valuable manuscripts and scientific findings from the past.

3. Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT) One of the largest universities in the country, TUIT currently enrolls over 30,000 students. Established in 1955, it was the only higher education institution in the Central Asian republics at the time that trained communication engineers for both civilian specialties and in the interests of the Ministry of Defense and other agencies. Over the years, TUIT has produced over 40,000 communications and other IT specialists.

Today, TUIT comprises six faculties that prepare computer engineers, software developers, information security specialists, radio and television technologists, managers, and economists.