Uzbekistan represented by 38 universities in QS Asia 2027 ranking

In total, the ranking features 1,722 universities across 26 Asian countries and territories. Among the Uzbek higher education institutions, 19 placed in the top 1,000, six in the top 500, and two in the top 200. Fifteen domestic universities entered the list for the first time.

TIIAME dropped 10 spots compared to last year, when it ranked 103rd. Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan moved from 180th to 196th place, while Samarkand State University climbed from 307th to 215th. Tashkent State University of Economics ranked 255th, and Tashkent State Technical University took 281st. Namangan State Technical University demonstrated the largest rise among Uzbek universities, placing 469th. In the Central Asian standings, TIIAME placed fourth, NUUz ninth, and Samarkand State University 11th.

Navoi State University of Mining and Technology debuted in the ranking in the 791–800 band. The ranking is compiled based on 11 indicators. According to QS, Uzbek universities perform strongly in employer reputation, the share of international faculty, and student exchange, while their weakest areas are citations and the number of publications per faculty member. "Further progress will depend on building research capacity," said Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President.