NUU Expands Strategic Cooperation with South Korean Universities
The National University of Uzbekistan (NUUz) continues to strengthen and expand its international cooperation with leading universities and industrial partners of the Republic of Korea. A series of important meetings, partnership agreements, and memoranda of understanding were held during the visit of Vice-Rector for International Relations Raima Shirinova and Dean of the Faculty of Geology and Engineering Geology Akramiddin Umarov to South Korea in October 2025.
On October 22, Vice-Rector Raima Shirinova participated in the Seoul ADEX 2025 International Innovation Exhibition, one of Asia’s largest showcases for industrial, technological, and scientific innovation. The exhibition brought together industry leaders and academic institutions from around the world for B2B meetings aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable collaboration.
Within the framework of ADEX 2025, NUUz signed an MoU with the South Korean company “TAEKYUNG ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.”. The agreement focuses on the use of remote sensing technologies in geological exploration and student internships at the company’s facilities. The cooperation also includes projects aimed at enhancing the university’s investment attractiveness and strengthening the integration of science, education, and industry.
This partnership represents a significant step toward bridging academic research with industrial innovation and promoting practical learning opportunities for students.
On October 23, further meetings were held at Hanseo University to discuss the development of a joint master’s program in geology and related disciplines. The discussions involved Professor Jun San, who presented detailed information about the curriculum design, credit system, and academic requirements for the proposed program.
Both sides agreed to establish a working group to prepare the necessary regulatory documents and to coordinate the academic framework for launching the joint degree program in the near future. This initiative aims to provide students with internationally recognized qualifications and foster advanced scientific cooperation between the two universities.
On October 24, the NUUz delegation visited the International Graduate School of Language Education in Seoul. This visit followed a previous proposal from the Korean institution to establish cooperation with NUUz earlier this year. During the meeting, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration in language education and student exchange.
The agreement includes plans to organize internship programs for students of the Faculty of Foreign Philology, to host summer schools, and to develop dual-degree programs in the coming years.
Following the official meeting, the delegation also met with Uzbek students currently studying in a joint master’s degree program between the International Graduate School of Language Education and the Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, emphasizing the growing presence of Uzbek youth in global education initiatives.
These visits and agreements mark an important step in strengthening NUUz’s academic and scientific relations with South Korean universities. Through active partnerships in education, research, and technology, the National University of Uzbekistan aims to create new opportunities for students and researchers, advance applied science, and promote global academic mobility.
The outcomes of these meetings reaffirm NUUz’s commitment to becoming a globally connected, research-driven university, fostering sustainable partnerships that contribute to the development of higher education and innovation in Uzbekistan.