Sharof Rashidov Samarkand State University

Sharof Rashidov Samarkand State University is one of the oldest educational institutions in Central Asia, with roots going back to the Mirzo Ulugbek Madrasah. Its highly qualified professors and teaching staff, rich scientific resource base and diverse fields of study make it a reliable choice for applicants.

History

The history of the university begins on September 21, 1420, with the founding of the Mirzo Ulugbek Madrasah, where algebra, geometry, jurisprudence and other fundamental sciences were taught. On January 22, 1927, the Higher Pedagogical Institute was established in Samarkand, and in 1933 one of the largest universities in Central Asia, the Uzbek State University, was formed on its basis. In 1941 the university was named after Alisher Navoi, and in 1961 it became Alisher Navoi Samarkand State University. In 1992 the Sadriddin Ayni Samarkand Pedagogical Institute was incorporated into the university, and in 2022 it was named after the prominent statesman Sharof Rashidov.

Faculties and Fields of Study

The university has the following faculties:

• Faculty of Philology;
• Faculty of Mathematics;
• Faculty of History;
• Faculty of Law;
• Faculty of Psychology and Socio-Political Sciences;
• Faculty of Geography and Ecology;
• Faculty of Intelligent Systems and Computer Technologies.

Various fields of study are available for admission in 2026. The full list of programs is presented in the table on this page.

Why Choose Us

• 825 professors and teaching staff educate more than 12 100 students;
• The fund of the information and resource center contains 3 794 575 items;
• Students have access to 3 dormitories with a total capacity of 1116 places;
• The dormitories feature rooms for art, sports, computer technologies, reading and sewing;
• Over the years, dozens of prominent statesmen, cultural and scientific figures, writers and poets have graduated from the university.