Uzbekistan State University of Physical Education and Sports

The Uzbekistan State University of Physical Education and Sports is the country's only key higher education institution training highly qualified sports coaches and specialists. Located in Tashkent region, the university offers wide opportunities for young people who want to build their future in sports, physical education and a healthy lifestyle.

History

The university's roots go back to the Physical Education Technical School opened in Tashkent in 1935. On 13 August 1955, the Uzbek State Institute of Physical Education was established by Order No. 5972 of the former Union government and by Resolution No. 653 of the Council of Ministers of the Uzbek SSR dated 27 October. In 2018, on the basis of the Institute of Physical Education and Sports, and pursuant to Presidential Decree PF-5368 of 5 March 2018, the Uzbekistan State University of Physical Education and Sports was established.

Faculties and Programmes

The university has five faculties: the Football Faculty, the Faculty of Gymnastics and Sports Psychology, the Faculty of Multi-Wrestling Sports, the Faculty of Sports Games, and the Faculty of Individual Combat Sports. At bachelor's level, students can train in Physical Education and Sports in Preschool and Primary Education, Psychology (Sport), Management, Marketing (Sport), and various Sports Activity specialisations. Master's and doctoral programmes are also offered. The full list of programmes is in the table on this page.

The university has 23 departments, as well as master's, part-time and special part-time divisions. Branches operate in Fergana and Nukus.

Why Choose Us

• The country's only key institution training highly qualified coaches, sports referees and physical education specialists.
• Unlimited access to foreign scientific databases such as Web of Science, Ebsco and UzNel through the Information Resource Centre.
• Cooperation with 52 foreign higher education institutions and international organisations, including the Asian Hockey Federation and the International Boxing Association (IBA).
• Online talks on cooperation with the American Sports Academy, Beijing Sport University and the Italian “Foro Italiko” university.