Uzbekistan Study Abroad Market

Quick Facts

Population

~ 37.17 million (2024 estimate)

Education

Compulsory schooling duration variable.

Academic Year

September – June

Currency

Uzbekistan Som (UZS)

Capital City

Tashkent

Official Language

Uzbek

Internet Domain

.uz

International Dialling Code

+998

Time Zone

GMT +5

Best Transportation Options

Wi-fi

Emergency Number

🌍 Country Overview

Uzbekistan is a land-locked country in Central Asia, covering approximately 448,971 km². It has undergone significant reforms in recent years, with a young population and growing economy.
For student recruitment and education fairs, Uzbekistan presents a large youth cohort, evolving education system, and a strategic position in Central Asia.

🎓 Education System & Government Support

Primary and secondary school enrollment in Uzbekistan is high: e.g., primary enrollment net rate ~96% in recent years.
Higher education institutions are increasing rapidly: at the beginning of 2024/25 academic year, there were 222 higher education institutions operating in the country.
Challenges remain in data integration and quality assurance in education statistics.
The government’s Education Sector Plan (ESP 2019-2023) outlines goals on access, quality and governance.
This environment makes Uzbekistan a potentially interesting market for institutions looking to recruit undergraduate or postgraduate students abroad.

✈️ Study Abroad Trends & Student Recruitment Opportunities

With a large youth population and upward mobility aims, many Uzbek students are open to studying abroad.
Target outreach: English-speaking marketing, collaboration with local schools/universities, working via local student recruitment agencies.
Cities like Tashkent have higher concentration of international exposure; regional centres also growing.
Institutions participating in fairs in Uzbekistan can be positioned as offering global options, scholarships, and English-medium programs.

🌐 Internet & Digital Access

Digital access is improving; though challenges like class size, resources and infrastructure persist.
For marketing purposes, social-media campaigns, digital ads and online engagement (Instagram, TikTok, local platforms) can be effective in Uzbekistan’s younger student demographic.

🛂 Visa & Travel Information

For organizing fairs: Tashkent serves as main hub (international airport, accommodation, facilities).
Ensure visa/travel logistics are sorted for participants/exhibitors; local venue and regional outreach must be well planned.