National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek

The National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek (UzNU) is one of the country's most prestigious higher education institutions, with more than a century of history. Located in Tashkent, the university works to raise the quality of higher education, train local specialists and advance science.

History

The university's roots go back to the People's Darulfunun, opened in 1918 on the initiative of the Jadids, which gave local people the chance to receive an equal education. In 1920–1923 it operated as the Turkestan State University, in 1923–1960 as the Central Asian State University, and in 1960–2000 as the Tashkent State University. In 1995 it was named after Mirzo Ulugbek, and on 28 January 2000, by Presidential decree, it was granted National University status.

Faculties and Programs

The university has faculties of mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, ecology, economics, history, journalism, geography, geology, foreign philology, Uzbek philology and social sciences, as well as a Taekwondo and Sports Activities faculty and a joint Uzbek-Israeli faculty. Bachelor's and master's programs are offered in full-time, evening and part-time formats. The full list of programs is given in the table on this page.

Why Choose Us

In 2024, university students won 63 prizes at international and national science olympiads. In the 2024–2025 academic year, UzNU ranked first among higher education institutions in Uzbekistan by the number of state scholarships awarded. In the QS World University Rankings 2025 the university placed in the 781–790 range and entered the TOP-1000. Among its graduates are well-known public figures such as Abdulla Oripov, Erkin Vohidov and Said Ahmad. In 2021, dormitory capacity was increased to 5130 places. The university's scientific schools are recognized internationally.