Nukus Branch of the State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan

The Nukus Branch of the State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan is a higher education institution that trains qualified specialists for the fields of arts and culture in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. Through its study areas, the branch offers wide opportunities for young people who wish to develop their creative talent in theatre, cinema, pop stage, music, literature and folk art. Studies combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills and stage experience.

Faculties and Study Areas

In the 2026 admission, the branch enrolls students in 18 study areas. These areas cover several major fields of art:

• Acting — training in dramatic theatre and film acting, pop stage acting and puppet theatre acting;
• Directing — dramatic theatre directing, pop and mass-event directing, film and television directing, puppet theatre directing;
• Art Studies — film criticism and analysis, stage and screen dramaturgy, arts journalism, theatre studies;
• Vocal and Folk Art — pop singing, traditional singing, bakhshi and dastan performance, folklore performance;
• Other Areas — cultural studies, library and information activities, and technogenic art: sound directing for film, television and radio.

The full list of study areas is presented in the table on this page. Applicants are advised to consider their interests and creative inclinations when choosing a study area. For parents, this institution can be a reliable choice that helps determine their child's future professional direction in advance.