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Education System of Uzbekistan
INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS Types of higher education institutions: Universitet (University) Institut (Institute) School leaving and higher education credentials: O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma Diploma of Specialized Secondary Education Bakalavr Specialist Diploma Magistr Fanlari Nomzodi Fanlari Doktori STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM Pre-higher education: Duration of compulsory education: Age of entry: 6 Age of exit: 15 Structure of school system: Primary Type of school providing this education: Primary school (Grades 1-4) Length of program in years: 4 Age level from: 6 to: 10 General Secondary Type of school providing this education: Secondary school (Grades 5-9) Length of program in years: 5 Age level from: 10 to: 15 Technical Secondary Type of school providing this education: Vocational/Technical School (VTE); Vocational Lyceum Length of program in years: 2 Age level from: 17 to: 17 Certificate/diploma awarded: Diploma of Completed Vocational/Technical Education Upper Secondary Type of school providing this education: lyceum, Gymnasia Length of program in years: 2 Age level from: 15 to: 17 Certificate/diploma awarded: Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Specialized Secondary Type of school providing this education: Vocational College; Academic Lyceum Length of program in years: 3 Age level from: 17 to: 19 Certificate/diploma awarded: Diploma of Specialized Secondary Education School education: General (basic) education is provided in several types of basic education schools: schools with only primary education (Grades I-IV); schools which offer partial (Grades I-IX) and complete (Grades I-XI) secondary education; adult education centres, and specialized schools and boarding schools for students with disabilities. General education is also available in new types of institutions (gymnasia and lyceums), some of them attached to higher education institutions. General basic education is followed by two or three years of upper secondary education (leading to the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) or vocational and technical (VTE) education. This is provided at two levels: the first level offers six months to three years of basic vocational training after Grade IX; the second level generally offers at least two years of training (post-secondary) in over 300 specializations leading to the Diploma of Specialized Secondary Education. A network of specialized secondary vocational institutions was formed in 1997/98.Literacy is practically universal for both men and women (99%). However, considering that the government is implementing a long-term programme of transition from Cyrillic to Latin script, in the short-term there could be some changes in the literacy rate. Higher education: Higher education is provided in several universities and some 60 higher education institutes. A new state university, Taškent Islamic University, has opened recently. The Ministry of Higher and Specialized Secondary Education is the responsible body. The Centre for Accreditation and Evaluation of Educational Institutes within the State Test Centre evaluates the performance of educational establishments, including private ones. Main laws/decrees governing higher education: Decree: Law on Education Year: 1997 Decree: Law on Education Year: 1992 Academic year: Classes from: Sep to: Jun Languages of instruction: Uzbek, Russian Stages of studies: Non-university level post-secondary studies (technical/vocational type): Non-university level: Non-university level education is offered by national enterprise training centres and a number of business schools, as well as lycea which train for new professions (essentially in the economic and service fields). University level studies: University level first stage: Bachelor's Degree (Bakalavr): The Bachelor's Degree (Bakalavr) is the first terminal degree conferred after four years of study. University level second stage: Specialist Diploma, Master's Degree (Magistr): The Diploma of Specialist is conferred after at least five years' study in a given field. Students can now acquire a Master's Degree (Magistr) after a further two years' study beyond the Bakalavr. University level third stage: Doctorate: The Kandidat Nauk Degree used to be conferred after a further three years' study beyond the Diploma of Specialist and the defence of a thesis and the Doktor Nauk was conferred after the Kandidat Nauk and the defence of a major thesis. Now, six years of study are needed after the Magistr for a full Doctor's Degree. Teacher education: Training of pre-primary and primary/basic school teachers At the basic education level, 73% of the teachers have higher education while 22% have only secondary/vocational education. The retraining of teachers is a priority need taking into account the fundamental changes in the philosophy, content and methods of education. Non-traditional studies: Distance higher education Some universities offer correspondence courses. NATIONAL BODIES Administration & co-ordination: Responsible authorities: Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education Head: Rustam Sabirovich Qosimov, Minister Apt 55,
Bobur st. Tel: +998(71) 152 7764 EMail: mhsse@edu.uz; devonxona@edu.uz WWW: http://www.edu.uz/modules/wfchannel ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Admission to university-level studies Name of secondary school credential required: O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma Entrance exams required: Competitive entrance examination Foreign students admission Admission requirements: Foreign students should hold a secondary education Certificate. Entry regulations: Applicants should contact the nearest embassy to obtain information on visa regulations. Language requirements: The languages of instruction are Uzbek and Russian. Most institutions offer Uzbek and Russian courses for foreign students. Recognition of studies & qualifications: Studies pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with recognition of foreign credentials): Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education Deals with credential recognition for entry to: University STUDENT LIFE Main student services at national level Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education 5 Mustakillik maydoni Student expenses and financial aid Student costs: Home students tuition fees: Minimum: 223000 (Uzbek Som) Maximum: 474000 (Uzbek Som) Type of financial aid available: Scholarships/grants/fellowships: Advanced/doctoral studies: Home: No Publications on student services and financial aid: Title: Study Abroad 2004-2005, 32nd Edition Author: UNESCO Publisher: UNESCO Publishing Year of publication: 2003 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & EXCHANGES Principal national bodies responsible for dealing with international cooperation and exchanges in higher education: General Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education Head: Shakhrukh Ernazarov, Deputy Head Maídan
Mustkillik 3 Tel: +7(6732) 70-01-38 GRADING SYSTEM Main grading system used by higher education institutions Full Description: Percentage scale: 100-86%=excellent/ 85-71%=good/ 70-56%=satisfactory Highest on scale: 100% Pass/fail level: 55% NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Data for academic year: 2004-2005 Source: International Association of Universities (IAU), updated from IBE website, 2003, Swedish NARIC 2004 -except for governing bodies, updated 2005)
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