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Procedure for Allocating State Grants to Foreign and Non-State Universities Approved


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y the new Decree, the procedure for allocating and financing targeted state grant quotas for foreign and non-state higher education organizations operating in Uzbekistan has been approved.

Key Regulations and Deadlines:

  • By June 1: The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation annually approves the targeted admission quotas under the state grant.

  • Who can apply? Students already admitted to these foreign and non-state universities are eligible to participate in the state grant selection process.

  • Exam Subjects: The selection is based on the combination of subjects specified for undergraduate fields. By July 1 each year, the Ministry will determine the compatibility of fields not listed in the national classifier and announce the relevant subject sets.

  • Selection Exams (September–October): Test exams are conducted by the Agency for Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, and professional (creative) exams are conducted by universities designated by the Ministry.

  • Grant Awarding: Grants are awarded to students who score the minimum threshold or higher, based on the ranking of scores within the allocated quotas.

  • 3-Year Employment Obligation: Students who receive the state grant must sign a tripartite agreement committing to work in state-owned organizations (or organizations with a state share) for 3 years after graduation.