Giving students at New Uzbekistan University a global outlook
Through high-quality teaching from a diverse and experienced faculty, New Uzbekistan University prepares students for the global workplace of the future in a fast-changing world
As the first public autonomous university in the country, it is no surprise that New Uzbekistan University (NewUU) in Tashkent combines high-quality teaching and research with a global outlook. It aims to foster the best academic and professional practices through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum – all of it taught in English.
Currently, NewUU offers English-language education across four schools: the School of Computing, the School of Engineering, the School of Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, and the School of Management. The courses are developed in partnership with professors from the Technical University of Munich in Germany and adhere to international standards. Alongside high-calibre teaching, students get to experience the hands-on application of their studies via cutting-edge laboratories and facilities, including 3D modelling and advanced computing tools. The curriculum is split across general courses, specialist courses and humanities.
Faculty at NewUU come from a vast range of countries and backgrounds, with 18 professors from Germany, the US, Korea and other countries, and 17 local academics who have also worked and taught internationally. “In an increasingly interconnected world, educational institutions play a pivotal role in shaping global citizens and fostering cross-cultural understanding,” says Bakhtiyor Yuldashev, vice-rector for innovation and research at the university. “NewUU, a beacon of academic excellence, stands out for its unwavering commitment to incorporating an international outlook into its teaching and research endeavours.”
International projects and learning exchanges are facilitated for students so they can enhance their practical experience and build a global outlook. One example is the award of a full scholarship of $40,000 (?32,500) over two years from the German Academic Exchange Service. The scholarship went to four students and two professors this academic year. This grant supports the recipients to participate in academic and research activities in Germany, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. Industry partnerships also help to equip students with real-world experience, and NewUU has established on-campus centres for Apple and Huawei technologies.
To date, the university has published 111 scientific articles under its name, with 102 of these featured in top-ranking journals globally. Furthermore, 101 articles have been published through international collaborations. NewUU’s research success can be attributed to the framework of support given to staff: there are eight research groups engaged across a range of engineering, physics, computer science, maths and humanities disciplines. Further research success has been achieved in the publication of two books on data analysis and ethnobiology, as well as three patented engineering projects in the UK and Germany, and the launch of three international scientific conferences this year.
The university is focused on attracting and recruiting a diverse cadre of educators from around the world so students are exposed to many different cultures, academic traditions and global perspectives. Courses are crafted to incorporate case studies, examples and research findings from a global array of contexts. Yuldashev believes the curriculum and student experience “transcend national boundaries” and prepare alumni for the complexities they will encounter in an interconnected world.
“By cultivating global citizens who are adept in navigating diverse landscapes, the university is contributing to the creation of a more interconnected and harmonious world. Through its commitment to excellence and diversity, NewUU is not just shaping students; it is shaping the future of academia on a global scale,” he says.