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Study abroad at Tashkent

Tashkent

Overview

  • Country

    Uzbekistan
  • Population

    3,000,000

  • Universities

    35

  • Summer / Winter Temperature

    Summer: 28°C–38°C / Winter: -2°C–7°C

Why study at Tashkent

Tashkent is the modern, green capital of Uzbekistan and the undisputed educational, scientific, and economic hub of Central Asia, famously positioned on the ancient Silk Road. Tashkent hosts Central Asia's most prestigious national universities alongside premier international branch campuses, including Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA - leading WHO-accredited medical institution), National University of Uzbekistan (NUU), Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent (TTPU - Italian engineering branch), Inha University in Tashkent (IUT - premier South Korean IT university), Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT - British university branch), and Webster University Tashkent (American branch). Degrees in General Medicine (MD), Dentistry, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and International Business are taught 100% in English with prestigious Western and Asian dual accreditations. International students benefit from very low living costs, extreme safety, modern metro system, and welcoming Islamic and Silk Road cultural environment.

Fees

Tuition fees in Tashkent are exceptionally affordable: Accredited English-medium medical degree programs (General Medicine - MD) at Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA) range between $3,200 and $4,500 per academic year, while Dentistry ranges from $3,500 to $4,800 per year. Bachelor's degree programs in Computer Science and Software Engineering at international branch campuses (Inha, Westminster, Turin) range from $3,500 to $5,000 per year (and $1,800–$2,800 at national state universities). Student shared dormitories cost between $30 and $80 per month, and private apartments range from $220 to $450 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $200 and $420.

Cost of Living

CategoryCost (Uzbekistani soʻm)
University student dormitory (monthly)so'm625,000
Rent, 1-bed private apartment in City Centre / Mirabad / Yakkasarayso'm4,150,000
Rent, 1-bed apartment in Chilanzar / Yunusabad (near Metro)so'm2,900,000
Utilities (heating, electricity, gas, water)so'm500,000
Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - Uztelecom/Beeline)so'm185,000
Mobile phone plan (high 4G/5G data & calls)so'm90,000
Monthly public transport & Tashkent Metro student pass (ATTO card)so'm160,000
Monthly grocery & dining budget (Korzinka / Chorsu Bazaar)so'm2,100,000
Coffee / Beverage in café near Broadway / Amir Timurso'm23,500
Cinema ticket (Magic City / Riviera Mall)so'm57,500

Admission requirements

  • Secondary School Certificate & Legalized Translation

    Certified secondary school graduation certificate and official transcripts with Apostille / Legalization, translated into Uzbek, Russian, or English.

  • Online English Proficiency Interview & Medical Form

    Passing the university online academic/English proficiency interview, plus certified Form 086 medical fitness certificate and HIV test result.

Student Visa

International students require an Uzbek Student Visa (Category 'T'). After signing the educational contract, the university submits the visa support petition (MFA Telex) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. With the official MFA approval number, the student applies for the 'T' Visa at the Uzbek Embassy or receives a visa on arrival at Tashkent International Airport (TAS). The university coordinates temporary residence registration upon arrival.

How to Study

1

Choose your degree program at Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA), Westminster (WIUT), Inha (IUT), or Turin Polytechnic (TTPU).

2

Submit your passport copy and high school transcripts online for evaluation.

3

Pass the basic online English proficiency / academic interview.

4

The university issues the formal Admission Letter and MFA Visa Support Telex.

5

Obtain your 'T' Student Visa from the Uzbek Embassy or e-visa system.

6

Arrive at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS), check into campus dormitories, and complete residence registration.