A comprehensive review of the public education system in Uzbekistan has been announced. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This initiative is aimed at systematically organizing students' free time and strengthening youth with engineering-technical training. Relevant proposals were presented to the head of state on September 8.
The government is launching large-scale reforms covering all levels of education – from preschool to higher education. This decision is based on an analysis of the current situation, which identified shortcomings in the unified organization of spiritual-educational work and extracurricular activities.
As a result, it has become difficult to fully unlock students' potential. To address this issue, a national idea concept has been developed.
This concept serves as the foundation for all spiritual-educational activities and ensures a unified approach in this field. As an important innovation, a vertical system will be created to organize school students' free time.
Multi-profile "Kelajak" centers will be established based on the existing "Barkamol Avlod" children's schools, the Republican Youth Center, and the "Yoshlar" sports society. Additionally, an advisor position will be introduced in schools to support student initiatives.
This specialist will coordinate and develop student projects. Special attention will be given to the development of preschool education.
Active efforts will be made to attract private investors in areas where kindergarten coverage is below 80%. The state will encourage the establishment of new preschool institutions on a public-private partnership basis, providing free land plots in existing kindergarten areas or school vacant spaces.
If entrepreneurs maintain their type of activity, they will have the opportunity to receive preferential loans for up to 7 years. From 2026 to 2028, a network of preschool institutions equipped with modern development centers called "New Generation" will be established across the country.
As a priority direction of the reforms, technical and engineering training will be strengthened. Fourteen specialized engineering schools will be opened in the republic.
Admission will be competitive, and education will be fully funded by the state budget. The educational process will be organized based on a five-year STEM program, integrating the experience of the "New Uzbekistan" university and the specialized school named after Mirzo Ulugbek.
To enhance the prestige of engineering professions, starting from 2026, the national competition "Best Engineering School" will be awarded a prize by the head of state. A network of profile schools will be created to improve the teaching of natural sciences.
The Abu Ali ibn Sino school in Tashkent will serve as the leader of this network. Changes are also planned in the higher education system: a branch of Moscow State Technical University will be opened in the capital, and the establishment of TashTech Technical University and Olmaliq State Technical Institute is envisaged.
Uzbekistan has a literacy rate of 100%, one of the highest in the world. This is a major achievement of the education system, which has historically placed great emphasis on providing equal access to primary education for all.
