Studying in Uzbekistan 2026

Uzbekistan has 23 universities included here, with examples in Tashkent, Samarkand, and other major academic centers. Living costs were 24% of US levels in 2023, which shapes how many students plan their first term.

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International students can choose from places such as Tashkent State Agrarian University, National University of Uzbekistan, Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent, Samarkand State University, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, and Tashkent State University of Economics. That spread gives a sense of the range of study options available across the country.

The academic year is best understood through the institutions themselves, since the available information here focuses on where students study rather than on a single national calendar. For a new arrival, the practical first step is to look at the university’s own term dates, course start points, and registration instructions before planning travel.

Housing arrangements are usually something to confirm directly with the chosen university. A newly arrived student should check what help is offered for accommodation, how early housing needs to be arranged, and what documents are needed at arrival.

Daily life for students is anchored by the country’s languages and the city or town where the university is based. For the first term, the main priorities are settling into classes, sorting housing, and learning how the local university handles student administration. Uzbekistan’s GDP per capita was 9,706 USD in PPP terms, and the lower cost level compared with the US is one reason students may find budgeting more manageable.