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Ministry of Higher Education Denies Ban on Admissions from India and Bangladesh

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The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of Uzbekistan has denied reports on social media of a ban on admitting students from India and Bangladesh.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of Uzbekistan stated that the information being spread does not correspond to reality, and the country is interested in expanding the flow of foreign students and developing the export of educational services.

From the current academic year, the submission of applications for foreign applicants is organized through the single electronic platform Study in Uzbekistan. The service is free, allows you to familiarize yourself with the terms of study and send documents directly to educational institutions without intermediaries.

The volumes of admission of foreign citizens are established by each university independently. When forming quotas, the capacity of auditoriums and laboratories, the teaching staff and the availability of places in student dormitories are taken into account.

What it means

Foreign applicants can submit documents online directly through the Study in Uzbekistan platform for free, and in case of difficulties, send requests through the available communication channels on the service.

Published 23 September 2026, 19:52 · No updates · Russian original