Uzbekistan's universities are becoming increasingly attractive to foreign students — which country has the most students?
In recent years, the education sector in Uzbekistan has been developing and gaining international recognition. An important indicator of this is the increasing number of foreign students wishing to study at higher education institutions in our country.
According to the National Statistics Committee, at the beginning of the 2024/2025 academic year, the number of foreign youth studying at universities and institutes in Uzbekistan reached 12,500.
It is noted that the largest number of foreign students comes from India, with 6,502 students from this country. This means that more than half of the total foreign students are from India.
The reasons for Indian youth choosing Uzbekistan include the high quality of education, the convenience of the admission process, and the good diplomatic and cultural relations between the two countries.
At the same time, neighboring countries are also showing interest in Uzbekistan's education system. For example, 1,430 students from Turkmenistan are studying at our higher education institutions, while 1,250 young people from Pakistan are gaining knowledge at higher education institutions in Uzbekistan.
The number of students from Russia is also significant, with 732 Russian students currently studying in Uzbekistan. The number of students from Kazakhstan has reached 639.
According to the data provided by the committee, the breakdown of foreign students by country is as follows:
- India – 6,502
- Turkmenistan – 1,430
- Pakistan – 1,250
- Russia – 732
- Kazakhstan – 639
- Kyrgyzstan – 369
- China – 325
- Tajikistan – 322
- Korea – 197
- Afghanistan – 157
- Canada – 126
- Other countries – 431
These figures clearly show that the reforms in the education sector in Uzbekistan are further enhancing the attractiveness of our country for foreign youth. The high quality of education in our country and the alignment of educational processes with international standards are of great importance.
Experts emphasize that this trend is expected to continue in the coming years, and the number of foreign students in Uzbekistan is likely to increase further. This, in turn, will contribute to the rise of our higher education institutions in international rankings and the further enhancement of the country's global reputation.
