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Undergraduate

12.09.2023

Autumn semester for undergraduate

Master's degree

12.09.2023

A one-year master's program

"Smart University"

21.07.2023

From 2023, the activities of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy will be transformed

Undergraduate

12.09.2023

Autumn semester for undergraduate

Master's degree

12.09.2023

A one-year master's program

"Smart University"

21.07.2023

From 2023, the activities of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy will be transformed

Bachelorʼs Degree

The University of World Economy and Diplomacy offers undergraduate programs in a variety of fields, including: International Relations, Political Science, International Economics and Management Jurisprudence. UWED's bachelor's degree programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a globalized world. The programs are taught by a team of experienced faculty members, many of whom have held high-level positions in government and business. UWED also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in their field of study. One of the most popular bachelor's degree programs at UWED is the International Economics and Management program. This program provides students with a strong foundation in economics, international trade, and finance. Students also learn about the political and legal environment of international business. Another popular bachelor's degree program at UWED is the International Relations program. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of international relations, foreign policy, and diplomacy. Students also learn about the history and culture of different countries. UWED also offers bachelor's degree programs in Political Science and Jurisprudence. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in government, law, business, and other fields. Here are some of the benefits of earning a bachelor's degree from UWED: A strong academic foundation in your chosen field Exposure to a diverse range of cultures and perspectives The opportunity to network with other students and professionals from around the world The chance to gain hands-on experience through internships and other extracurricular activities A competitive edge in the job market If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding educational experience, UWED is the perfect place for you. With its world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and diverse student body, UWED is committed to providing its students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today's globalized world. Interview for blind applicants for undergraduate studies for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Study at UWED

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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16.01.2026

Attention, 1st–2nd year students!

In accordance with the “Regulation on the Procedure for the Allocation and Redistribution of State-Funded (Tuition-Free) Education Grants to Students of Higher Education Institutions,” approved by Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PF-81 dated May 24, 2024, and Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 149 dated March 10, 2025, the parameters for the allocation and redistribution of state-funded tuition grants at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy for the 2026/2027 academic year have been approved by bachelor’s degree programs and languages of instruction. DISTRIBUTION parameters for the provision and redistribution of educational grants at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in the areas of bachelor's degree and languages of instruction (for 2 years) Code Areas of study Language of instruction The basic number of educational grants in the 2024/2025 academic year The basic number of educational grants in the 2025/2026 academic year Full(100%) Incomplete (50%) 60310200 International Relations Uzbek 112 56 112 Russian 1 1 0 60310100 Political Science Uzbek 25 13 24 Russian 0 0 0 60411100 World Economy and International Economic Relations Uzbek 118 59 118 Russian 2 1 2 60420100 Jurisprudence Uzbek 21 11 20 Russian 0 0 0 GENERAL 279 141 276 DISTRIBUTION parameters for the provision and redistribution of educational grants at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in the areas of bachelor's degree and languages of instruction (for 3 years) Code Areas of study Language of instruction The basic number of educational grants in the 2025/2026 academic year The basic number of educational grants in the 2026/2027 academic year Full(100%) Incomplete (50%) 60310200 International Relations Uzbek 17 9 16 Russian 0 0 0 60310100 Political Science Uzbek 16 8 16 Russian 0 0 0 60411100 World Economy and International Economic Relations Uzbek 20 10 20 Russian 0 0 0 60420100 Jurisprudence Uzbek 15 8 14 Russian 2 1 2 GENERAL 70 36 68

15.01.2026

UWED successfully held the First Central Asia Winter School 2026

From 5 to 10 January 2026, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) hosted the first Central Asia Winter School. The event was held in an on-site format and became UWED’s first large-scale academic initiative aimed at in-depth analysis of key political, economic, geopolitical, and socio-environmental processes in Central Asia. A total of 19 participants took part in the Winter School, including 15 international and 4 local participants. The international participants represented Belgium, the United States of America, Austria, the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, France, and Germany, ensuring a high level of international and interdisciplinary academic dialogue. Among the foreign participants were representatives of leading universities and academic institutions, including the CERIS Diplomatic School in Brussels, the University of Washington, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, the University of St Andrews, the University of Grenoble Alpes, the French Institute of Geopolitics, the American University of Central Asia, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the University of Tartu, the University of Bremen, and Goethe University Frankfurt. Alongside international participants, the program also included representatives of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED), Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT), the Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent (MDIS), and Amity University in Tashkent. Local participants were fully integrated into the academic program on an equal basis with their international counterparts, contributing to the development of sustained academic exchange and research dialogue. The official opening of the Central Asia Winter School took place on 6 January. A welcoming speech was delivered by the Rector of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Sodyq Safoev. In his remarks, the Rector emphasized the significance of holding the first Central Asia Winter School at UWED, highlighted the growing role of Central Asia in contemporary international processes, and stressed the importance of academically rigorous analysis of regional transformations. He also wished the participants productive and meaningful work. As part of the academic program, lectures and analytical sessions were delivered by Akram Umarov, First Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of UWED and Director of the Institute for Advanced International Studies; Hamza Boltaev, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Afghanistan and South Asian Studies; Javlon Vakhabov, Director of the International Institute for Central Asia (IICA); Ulugbek Ishankhodjaev, Head of the Center for American Studies at the Institute for Advanced International Studies (IAIS); Mirshokhid Aslanov, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Progressive Reforms (CPR); Iskandar Abdullaev, Senior Researcher at the International Water Management Institute; Khulkar Karimova, Associate Professor of International Economics Department at UWED; Shakhboz Akhmedov, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at the Institute for Advanced International Studies (IAIS); as well as Islomkhon Gaffarov, Political Analyst at the Center for Progressive Reforms (CPR) and Senior Lecturer at UWED. The topics of lectures and discussions covered a broad and interdisciplinary range of issues, including processes of regional integration and the formation of regional identity in Central Asia, geopolitical competition and the interests of external actors, the specifics of the region’s multi-vector foreign policies, as well as issues of regional, transboundary, and water security. Particular attention was paid to the Afghan factor and its socio-economic, political, and geopolitical implications for Central Asia, as well as to sustainable development and environmental security, climate change adaptation, and natural resource governance. The program also addressed issues of economic transformation and structural reforms, investment and trade policies, energy and transport connectivity, the development of transit corridors, and the role of think tanks, expert communities, and academic diplomacy in shaping long-term regional strategies. The Winter School program also included a study visit to the International Institute for Central Asia, as well as cultural and educational activities. Within this framework, participants visited the State Museum of the History of the Timurids, key historical and public spaces in central Tashkent, the “Memory and Honors” Memorial Complex, and the “Shahidlar xotirasi” Memorial Complex. These activities enabled participants to gain a deeper understanding of Uzbekistan’s historical, cultural, and socio-political context. At the conclusion of the Central Asia Winter School, all participants were awarded certificates of successful completion. The Central Asia Winter School 2026 marked an important step in strengthening international academic cooperation at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and reinforcing its role as a leading expert and educational platform for the study of Central Asia.

14.01.2026

The UWED team is the winner of the International Student Olympiad in Mathematics

The team of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) took part in the international open student Olympiad in mathematics "Sibirian Mathematical Contest", which took place at Novosibirsk State University (Russia). This Olympiad is one of the most authoritative international mathematical competitions and annually brings together students from leading universities from different countries. UWED was represented by a team consisting of four 1st year students of the Faculty of International Economics and Management. The head of the team was the senior lecturer of the Department of System Analysis and Mathematical Modeling, Turdiev Shodmon Rozimurotovich, who provided academic and organizational support for the participants. Participation in the Olympiad allowed students to demonstrate a high level of fundamental mathematical training, gain experience in solving complex Olympiad problems, as well as expand international academic and professional contacts. According to the results of the Olympiad, the results were officially announced, according to which the UWED team showed high and competitive results. The silver medal was awarded to the student Abdulkhamidov Izzatbek, three more team members - Egamberdiev Maksadbek, Bakhtiyov Nurbek and Erkinov Behruzbek - won bronze medals. In addition, the UWED team was awarded a bronze medal in the team event, which indicates well-coordinated teamwork and a stable overall result. The success achieved confirms the high level of mathematical training of UWED students, the effectiveness of the Department of System Analysis and Mathematical Modeling, as well as the importance of early involvement of first-year students in international academic and Olympiad formats. We congratulate the participants and the team leader on a successful performance and wish them further achievements in their educational and scientific activities.

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