Bukhara State University

Bukhara State University is a leading higher education institution in Bukhara region. It carries on the scholarly and educational traditions of Bukhara, known as the Pearl of the East, and offers applicants a wide choice of study programs.

History

Higher education in Bukhara is closely linked to the history of madrasahs such as Masjidi Jome, Ulugbek, Mir Arab and Abdulazizkhan. Before 1920, 127 madrasahs operated in the city. In 1922, the Institute of Public Education was opened in Bukhara and Chorjo‘y, and in 1930 the Bukhara Pedagogical Institute was established. In 1992, under Presidential Decree PF-356, the institute was granted university status.

Faculties and Programs

The university has the following faculties:

• Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Information Technologies
• Faculty of Philology
• Faculty of Foreign Languages
• Faculty of History and Law
• Faculty of Physical Education and Sports
• Faculty of Economics and Tourism
• Faculty of Art Studies and Pedagogy
• Faculty of Natural Sciences and Agrobiotechnology

Applicants can choose from the programs offered for the 2026 admission. The full list of programs is shown in a separate table.

Why Choose Us

• International cooperation: joint education programs with 7 foreign higher education institutions are implemented, including 11 programs (4 bachelor’s and 7 master’s).
• Additional education: the university includes an academic lyceum, a gymnasium, a business school, language learning centers and a test center.
• Good conditions: an electronic library and information resource center are available, along with computers and rooms connected to the internet.
• Student housing: 7 dormitory buildings with a total of 2508 places. Separate 3-person rooms are reserved for students with disabilities in each building.
• Spiritual environment: spiritual education rooms are organized on every floor of the dormitory buildings.

For additional questions and suggestions, you can contact the university by phone or email.