Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s bustling capital, embodies the nations renewed passion for education where leafy avenues, innovation parks, and world-class universities propel ambitious youth toward new global opportunities. Families here honor tradition while fueling dreams that stretch from Central Asia’s heart to every continent, eager for skills, networks, and inspiration to bring home.

At Grad-Dreams, we thrive on Tashkent’s drive to excel worldwide. With 22+ years expertise and 300+ leading university partners, our counseling is personal and practical guiding every student and family seamlessly through the study abroad journey, from application to arrival and beyond.

# Jewels of Tashkent Academia: Top Local Universities

• Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT): The first internationally accredited university in Uzbekistan, offering UK Bachelors and Masters degrees in business, finance, law, IT, and more with globally recognized quality and faculty.
• Tashkent State University of Economics: A top destination for economics, management, public policy, and international trade, with strong global links and English-medium options.
• National University of Uzbekistan & Tashkent State Technical University: Flagship public universities ranked across Asia for STEM, natural sciences, and engineering, known for innovative research and international mobility.
• Tashkent Medical Academy and Avicenna International Medical Institute: National and international leaders in medicine, science, and research, recognized by WHO with English-taught MBBS attracting students from across Asia.
• TEAM University, Tashkent State University of Law, Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent: Fast-growing English-medium options for business, entrepreneurship, and global careers.

Each year, thousands of Tashkent’s brightest venture abroad seeking fresh knowledge and diverse skills that shape Uzbekistan’s future.

# Tashkent Student Pulse: Trends & Top Destinations

• Most Popular Study Destinations: Russia (over 7,301 students in 2024 alone), Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, South Korea, Kazakhstan, UK, China, USA, UAE, and Germany.
• Favorite Subjects: Medicine, Engineering, Business & Management, IT, Law, Social Sciences, and Language Studies.
• Stats Snapshot: Tashkent fuels Uzbekistan’s huge international mobility over 109,945 Uzbek students abroad (2025, UNESCO; 30,400 in the first 9 months of 2024)a 3.2% annual increase. Russia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey lead due to cultural and cost links, while more students now head to Korea, Germany, US, UK, and China each year.

Tashkent students are celebrated for adaptability and strong language skills (Uzbek, Russian, English). Funding comes from government El-Yurt Umidi scholarships, family support, and international programs.

# Tashkent: all about numbers

• Current Students Abroad: 110,000+ (2025, UNESCO), topping global rankings and led by Tashkent’s youth.
• Annual Growth Rate: 35% (accelerating as outbound talent and global partnerships grow).
• Projection: 120,000 by 2026, especially in STEM, medicine, management, and language tracks.Top destinations remain Russia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkeybut Korea, Germany, USA, UK, China, and the EU are gaining traction as new scholarships and English pathways expand.