State Grants for Higher Education Admission Quotas Increased

The admission rate of school graduates to higher education institutions on the basis of state grants in Uzbekistan has significantly increased in recent years. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, in 2025, 84.2% of graduates, that is 29,881 applicants, were admitted to higher education institutions based on state grants. This indicator reflects the improvement in the quality of education and the increased interest of young people in higher education.

In 2025, 619 graduates achieved the highest exam score — 189 points. This demonstrates their level of preparation and the effectiveness of educational institutions.

Over the past three years, the admission of school graduates to higher education institutions has increased by 3.5%. This trend indicates growing attention to education among young people.

Out of a total of 438,869 graduates, 75% participated in the test exams. Among them, 25.8%, or 113,176 young people, were admitted to higher education based on state grants.

The rest can continue their studies on a contract basis or through other forms of education. Admission rates vary by region.

For example, in Navoi region, 48.4% of graduates, in Bukhara region 38.2%, and in Jizzakh 32.4% were admitted to state higher education institutions. These indicators reflect the level of attention and opportunities for education in the regions.

The highest average score was recorded in Bukhara region, amounting to 96 points. This indicates that applicants in this region are well-prepared and have shown consistent results in the test exams.

At the same time, exam results were not positive for all applicants. Out of a total of 614,768 applicants, 41.29% did not reach the minimum passing score of 56.7 points.

This situation means limited opportunities for many young people to enter higher education. Source: Ministry of Preschool and School Education data.