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The bachelor’s programmes of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy develop in students the fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and modern outlook required for a deep understanding of global processes, the analysis of complex issues, and effective professional engagement in the international arena. The educational model combines academic rigour, practice-oriented learning, and an interdisciplinary approach. At the undergraduate level, the University offers the following major fields of study: International Relations; Political Science; World Economy and International Economic Relations; Law in the Field of International Legal Activity. Each programme is designed in line with the contemporary needs of public service, diplomacy, international cooperation, analytical work, and the labour market. Key Competencies UWED bachelor’s programmes develop the following core competencies: analytical and critical thinking; understanding of international political, economic, and legal processes; evidence-based decision-making; research and data literacy; professional written and oral communication; intercultural collaboration; and practice-oriented preparation for careers in the public, private, and international sectors. Throughout their studies, students deepen and apply their knowledge and skills through academic mobility, internships, engagement with leading practitioners and experts, as well as research and project-based learning. This approach strengthens independent thinking, adaptability, strategic vision, leadership, and professional responsibility. As a result, graduates emerge as competitive, proactive, and highly qualified professionals prepared to succeed at both the national and international levels. In addition, the University offers students a choice of 12 languages as a second foreign language. Learn more about each program below. Language Courses Syllabus: Russian Language I, II (2025) Syllabus: Uzbek Language I , II (2025) SYLLABI OF ORIENTAL LANGUAGES (All Degree Programmes) 2025 Syllabi for Second Foreign Language Courses, 2025/26 (Romano-German Languages) 2025/26 Study Schedules of Academic Programmes Academic Calendar and Internship Schedule for the 2025/2026 Academic Year
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The University of World Economy and Diplomacy was established on September 23, 1992. It is functioning under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

It is a higher educational institution that provides training, retraining and advanced training for specialists and academic staff as well as conducts high-level fundamental and applied research in the following areas:

  • International Economics and Management;
  • International Relations and Political Science;
  • International Public and Private Law;
  • Jurisprudence.
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UWED Rector Speaks at DIIS/Asia House in Copenhagen on New Uzbekistan's Foreign Policy and Calls for Closer Cooperation with Nordic Countries

UWED Rector Speaks at DIIS/Asia House in Copenhagen on New Uzbekistan's Foreign Policy and Calls for Closer Cooperation with Nordic Countries

On 2 June 2026, a high-level international seminar titled “Uzbekistan in a Changing Eurasia: Strategic Balancing, Regional Cooperation and Connectivity” was held at Asia House in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event was organized by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) and brought together policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and members of the expert community to discuss contemporary developments in Central Asia and Uzbekistan’s evolving role in regional and international affairs. Among the keynote speakers was Sodyq Safoev, Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) and Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In his remarks, S. Safoev outlined the main principles of the foreign policy of the New Uzbekistan, emphasizing openness, constructive regional engagement, economic connectivity, and pragmatic international cooperation. Professor Safoev highlighted the growing importance of strengthening ties between Uzbekistan and the Nordic countries in the fields of education, research, innovation, sustainable development, and public governance. He underscored the significant potential for expanding academic and institutional partnerships between universities, research centers, and policy institutions across the two regions. The seminar also featured presentations by H.E. Rakhmatulla Nurimbetov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, and Professor Timur Dadabaev, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation at UWED. Their presentations examined contemporary trends in Central Asian international relations, regional cooperation, connectivity initiatives, and the broader geopolitical transformations taking place across Eurasia. The event concluded with a vibrant discussion involving representatives of academia, diplomatic missions, government institutions, think tanks, and civil society organizations. Participants exchanged views on the future of Central Asian cooperation, Uzbekistan’s reform agenda, and new opportunities for engagement between Central Asia and Northern Europe. The seminar served as an important platform for advancing dialogue between Uzbekistan and the Nordic region and further strengthening UWED’s international academic and policy partnerships.

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UWED Rector Launches Strategic Research and Academic Partnership with Lund University

UWED Rector Launches Strategic Research and Academic Partnership with Lund University

Sodyq Safaev, First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, officially inaugurated the UWED–Lund Strategic Partnership for Research and Academic Development during a high-level academic event hosted by Lund University. The launch of the initiative took place in the presence of H.E. Rakhmatulla Nurimbetov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Kingdom of Sweden, the Kingdom of Norway, and the Kingdom of Denmark, Ambassador of Sweden to Uzbekistan Ingrid Tersman (2016-2021), together with prominent scholars, researchers, and academic leaders from Uzbekistan and Sweden. Opening the initiative, Rector Safayev emphasized the growing importance of international academic partnerships in supporting knowledge-based development, strengthening research capacity, and preparing a new generation of globally engaged scholars and professionals. He highlighted the role of universities as platforms for international dialogue, innovation, and policy-relevant research. The partnership establishes a comprehensive framework for long-term cooperation between UWED and one of Europe's leading research universities. It is designed to strengthen research excellence, doctoral training, international academic networking, and collaborative grant development while expanding educational and research exchanges between Uzbekistan and Sweden. The partnership will include: · Joint international research projects and publications; · Development of collaborative grant applications; · International conferences and research workshops; · Winter and Summer Schools for doctoral students and early-career researchers; · Academic training programs on research management, publication strategies, and grant writing; · Expansion of Nordic–Central Asian academic cooperation networks. The launch conference, entitled “Knowledge-Based Development and Academic Cooperation in Central Asia,” featured keynote remarks by Rector Sodyq Safayev, presentations by Ambassador Rakhmatulla Nurimbetov, Prof. Håkan Hydén, Prof. Patrik Olsson, Prof. Rustamjon Urinboyev, and Prof. Timur Dadabaev, and discussions on future avenues for academic cooperation between Central Asia and Northern Europe. The operational implementation of the partnership will be coordinated by Prof. Timur Dadabaev, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation of UWED, and Prof. Rustamjon Urinboyev of Lund University, who will oversee the development of joint research, educational, and networking activities. The UWED–Lund Strategic Partnership is expected to become a flagship platform connecting researchers, doctoral students, and policymakers from Central Asia, Northern Europe, and beyond, while contributing to the internationalization of higher education and research in Uzbekistan and strengthening academic ties between Uzbekistan and the Nordic region.

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An international scientific publication was published in co-authorship with the Vice-Rector of UWED

An international scientific publication was published in co-authorship with the Vice-Rector of UWED

The University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) is pleased to announce the publication of the new international academic volume Bridges Across Borders: Dynamics of Central Eurasian Migration to Australia, Japan, and Northern Europe, co-edited by Professor Timur Dadabaev, Vice Rector for Research and Innovation at UWED, together with Professor Shigeto Sonoda (The University of Tokyo) and Professor Kirill Nourzhanov (The Australian National University). Published by Springer Nature, the volume brings together scholars from leading universities and research institutions across Asia, Europe, Australia, and Central Asia to examine contemporary migration processes, mobility patterns, diaspora communities, student mobility, gender, digital activism, and social transformation in Central Eurasia. The publication reflects the growing international research collaboration between UWED and its partners, including Lund University (Sweden), the University of Tokyo (Japan), the Australian National University (Australia), the University of Tsukuba (Japan), and other institutions represented in the volume. The book highlights how Central Eurasia is increasingly becoming a space of international connectivity, knowledge exchange, and global interaction, contributing to broader discussions on migration, development, and international cooperation.

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