Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies

Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TDShU) is a leading higher education institution in Tashkent, specializing in the in-depth study of the languages, literature, history, economics and culture of Eastern countries. The university teaches subjects such as the history, ethnography, geography and local studies of Turkestan and neighboring Eastern countries, Islamic history and Muslim jurisprudence, as well as the languages and literature of Eastern peoples.

History

The university's roots go back to the Turkestan Institute of Oriental Studies, founded in Tashkent in November 1918. It was the first higher education institution of Oriental studies in Central Asia. In 1924 the institute was merged into the Central Asian State University as a faculty. On 15 July 1991 the Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies was established, and in 2020 the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies was formed on its basis.

Over its history, the university has produced renowned linguists, historians, ethnographers and writers. Today its graduates serve as ambassadors and envoys of Uzbekistan in many countries around the world.

Faculties and Programs

The university trains specialists at the bachelor's and master's levels. The following faculties operate at the university:

• Faculty of Eastern Philology and Translation Studies
• Faculty of Eastern Civilization and History
• Faculty of Economics, Politics and Tourism of Eastern Countries
• Faculty of Chinese Studies
• Faculty of Korean Studies
• Faculty of Japanese Studies
• Faculty of Turkic Studies

The full list of admission programs is shown in the table on this page.

Why Choose Us

• The opportunity to study several Eastern languages in depth.
• Cooperation ties with nearly 100 foreign higher education institutions and organizations, including leading universities of Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, India, Turkey, Iran, the USA and the United Kingdom.
• Opportunities for graduates in diplomacy, international relations and academic fields.
• The student dormitory has a sports hall and a library that operate on a regular basis.

If you have any questions, please contact the university at the address and phone numbers below.