The document defines the distribution of state-funded admissions to public higher education institutions by field and specialization, outlining a four-year quota plan for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In contrast to previous years, when quotas were set annually, this decree provides a long-term framework.
The quotas specified so far are exclusively for full-time programs. The breakdown of admission numbers by year is as follows:
Undergraduate admissions:
- 2025–2026: 35,500 students
- 2026–2027: 36,023 students
- 2027–2028: 36,460 students
- 2028–2029: 36,761 students
Graduate admissions:
- 2025–2026: 9,922 students
- 2026–2027: 10,191 students
- 2027–2028: 10,477 students
- 2028–2029: 10,784 students
The decree also outlines the allocation of state-funded grants to non-state and foreign universities operating in Uzbekistan. A total of 1,320 state grants will be offered to students enrolling in such institutions, including their local branches.
Additionally, quotas have been designated for joint degree programs offered in partnership with foreign universities that are ranked in the top 300 globally by internationally recognized organizations.
Uzbek citizens living abroad who wish to study at public universities in Uzbekistan will be offered 30 state grants. Proposals are expected soon regarding the distribution of these grants by field of study. This year, 4,000 state grants will be reserved specifically for female applicants.
The decree does not yet specify how many of the approved quotas will be offered as state-funded grants and how many will require tuition payment. Final details on the division between grant-based and tuition-based placements for the upcoming academic year are expected to be approved by the State Commission within a week.
In the same period, the commission is expected to finalize additional details regarding undergraduate admissions, including:
