Karakalpak State University

Karakalpak State University is one of the largest higher education institutions in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, training research and teaching professionals. Located in Nukus, the university offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's programs.

History

The university's history begins with the Karakalpak Pedagogical Institute, founded in 1934. In 1976, the Karakalpak State University was established in Nukus on the basis of this institute. Later, by Resolution No. 274 of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan dated 15 January 1992, the university was named after Berdakh.

Faculties and Fields of Study

The university has 17 faculties, 49 departments and more than 30 educational and research laboratories. Programs are offered in history, mathematics, law, economics, architecture, civil engineering, biology, physics, geography, chemical technology, foreign languages and other fields. It prepares bachelor's graduates in 36 fields of education and master's graduates in 26 specialties. The full list of fields is presented in the table on this page.

Why Choose This University

The university cooperates with prestigious universities and institutes of several foreign countries and with international organizations. The main library holds more than 470 thousand works. Students have access to an educational and practical base, 26 computer classes, the Berdakh National Museum, archaeology, botany and zoology museums, a Palace of Culture, a tennis court sports complex, an amphitheater and the « Umid » sports and health camp. The university also runs a business school, a legal clinic, a theater-studio and the « Xurlimon » ensemble. It includes 3 academic lyceums, and the « Karakalpak University » newspaper and a small printing house enrich student life.