Kwangwoon University agrees to expand cooperation with Tashkent State Technical University

Sadritdin Turabdjanov, left, rector of Tashkent State Technical University, poses with Cho Sun-young, center, chairperson of the Kwangwoon Educational Foundation, and Kim Sang-yeon, director of international affairs at Kwangwoon University, after signing a memorandum of understanding on bilateral collaboration at the Uzbek university in Tashkent, May 13. Courtesy of Kwangwoon University

Kwangwoon University and Tashkent State Technical University (TSTU) have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The MOU was signed between Cho Sun-young, chairperson of the Kwangwoon Educational Foundation, and Sadritdin Turabdjanov, rector of TSTU, during Cho’s visit to Uzbekistan on May 13.

Kwangwoon University said Friday that under the agreement, the two institutions will explore the establishment of a Korean Language Center, promote joint research projects, organize academic seminars and training programs, and expand faculty and student exchanges.

A university official said the partnership is expected to lay the foundation for deeper collaboration between the two institutions and help strengthen academic and cultural ties between Korea and Uzbekistan.

He said that Cho and Turabdjanov held a meeting to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in higher education, research, and innovation.

He added that the two discussed a broad range of collaborative initiatives, including academic exchange programs, joint research projects and expanded opportunities for student mobility and practical training.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering globally competitive talent equipped with the knowledge and skills required in rapidly evolving industries.

They placed particular emphasis on developing joint academic programs in high-demand fields such as electrical engineering, electronics, artificial intelligence and mechatronics. Under the initiative, students from both universities would be able to study at the partner institution for two years under a 2+2 undergraduate program or for one year under a 1+1 graduate program to earn a joint degree.

The proposed programs are expected to strengthen educational collaboration while providing students with enhanced international learning opportunities and practical experience.

Tashkent State Technical University, one of the oldest universities in Uzbekistan, specializes in technical and engineering fields, including electronics, automation, mechanics, metallurgy and thermal power engineering.