Education system of uzbekistan

types of education. A general secondary education over a 9

year period of studies is compulsory. Children start their education at the age of 6 or 7, depending on their psychological and physical condition.

education can be obtained in two types of secondary educational

establishments - professional colleges and academic lyceums. Both types of schools provide the general secondary education required for further education in the universities. One more important principle, introduced into the National Program of Personnel Training, is continuity of education.

obligatory schooling, and then for - additional three years. The

new concept is aimed at raising the profile of vocational education in the republic.

will go to Professional Colleges upon completion of the mandatory

9 years’ studies in general secondary education. These offer a three year secondary specialized syllabus leading to a range of specialized skills in a selected trade.

a possibility of the two-level higher education. Next postgraduate education

comprises postgraduate studies to obtain a degree of doctorate.

the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education share responsibility

in the field of education.

for Personnel Training higher education is based on the secondary

specialized education (academic lyceum), vocational specialized education (professional college) and includes 2 levels: a Bachelor’s degree level and Master’s degree level.

basic higher education providing fundamental and applied knowledge according

to specialty, with a period of study not less than 4 years.

a graduate is conferred with the degree of bachelor and

granted a diploma of the state pattern, which entitles him to start professional activity.

education with fundamental and applied knowledge in a concrete field

and lasts not less than 2 years on the basis of the Bachelors degree.

the state pattern, which entitles the holder to work in

his profession.

that only students who have studied for a Bachelor’s degree

in a certain field may apply for the corresponding Master’s course.

staff of all types of HEIs has to undergo short-term

retraining or upgrading courses.