A serious disagreement is emerging between the students of the capital's medical university and its administration in Tashkent. This was reported by Upl.uz.
The dispute centers around the issue of sending students to continue their studies in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on a mandatory basis. Students emphasize that they consider this region unsafe and feel forced to accept such a decision against their will.
The university administration completely denies these accusations, deeming them a slander against the institution. This situation became widely known to the public after a video appeal recorded by students of Tashkent State Medical University circulated on social media.
In the video, students express that they are being forced to go to Nizhny Novgorod for studies, stating that they consider this region unfavorable from a safety perspective. Their discontent is primarily related to a promise previously made by the former rector regarding the possibility of transferring them to higher education institutions in Kazakhstan, which has not been fulfilled.
Students claim that with the arrival of the new rector Shukhrat Boymurodov, these promises have been revoked, and they were offered two options – either to continue their studies in Russia or to take an academic leave. At the same time, they are asking for the opportunity to complete their fifth year in Uzbekistan, as the deadlines for transferring to other higher education institutions have already passed.
The press service of Tashkent State Medical University responded promptly to this situation. In an official statement, the disseminated information was deemed "unverified and unfounded."
The university's comment emphasized that sending students to Privolzhsky Research Medical University is planned within the framework of a joint educational program that has been in effect since 2021. A separate contract has been drawn up for each student, clearly outlining the terms of study.
It was also noted that more than 400 students from Uzbekistan are successfully studying at Privolzhsky Research Medical University. The university reminded that students accepted under the joint program have taken lighter exams.
The official denial clearly indicated that the claims of "mandatory sending" and referring to Nizhny Novgorod as a "military zone" do not correspond to reality. The statement said: "The majority of program participants wish to continue their studies at Privolzhsky Research Medical University, and many are ready for travel.
Only some students are trying to stay in Tashkent by violating the terms of the contract and relying on false information. Those spreading false information are deliberately distorting facts, misleading the public, and attempting to discredit the university administration and its staff.
Such actions may lead to liability under the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan." Joint educational programs between various state higher education institutions are a widespread international practice aimed at increasing academic mobility. According to data for the 2023-2024 academic year, Russia ranks among the top five countries in the world for the number of foreign students, and students from Uzbekistan are one of the largest groups studying there.
