Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi

Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi (TATU) is a modern higher education institution with strong scientific and pedagogical potential, holding a leading position in training specialists for the field of information and communication technologies. The university stands out for its wide range of educational programs, a well-developed network of international partnerships and a highly experienced teaching staff.

History

The university was founded in 1955 as the Tashkent Institute of Electrical Engineering and Communications (TEAI). In 1960, the first generation of telecommunication engineers graduated. In 1994, the Central Asian Telecommunications Training Centre (SAUTST) was established at the institute to upgrade the skills of engineering and technical staff of communication networks in the region. By Decree PF-3080 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 30 May 2002, the institute was transformed into the Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TATU). In 2005, regional branches were opened in Karshi, Nukus, Samarkand, Urgench and Fergana.

Faculties and programs

The university operates faculties of vocational education in ICT, economics and management in ICT, television technologies, telecommunication technologies, cybersecurity, software engineering, computer engineering, radio and mobile communications, as well as the joint TATU-BGUIR faculty of information technologies. Bachelor and master programs are offered in full-time, part-time and distance formats. The full list of programs is presented in the table on this page.

Why choose TATU

The university continues to strengthen its position in prestigious international rankings: in 2024, three higher education institutions of the republic were included for the first time in the Top universities list of Times Higher Education (THE). TATU and its branches have 223 cooperation agreements, arrangements and memoranda with 190 universities of 57 countries and other organizations. Projects are being implemented within the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union, and the KOICA-supported investment project Global AyTi business education programme and FabLab establishment is ongoing. The employment rate of graduates averages 95–96 percent. The university has 32 scientific and innovation laboratories linked to the TUIT Incubation Center. Over the last 2 years, more than 500 graduates have been running their own businesses.