Prospects for Developing International Cooperation between TSUOS and Kyung Hee University Discussed
On October 28, 2026, a meeting was held with the Vice President and Director of the Institute of International Education at Kyung Hee University to discuss establishing and developing cooperation with Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS).
During the meeting, D. Sayfullaev, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at TSUOS, provided a detailed overview of the university’s activities, academic programmes, and international partnerships. The importance of further strengthening strategic cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea, particularly in higher education and scientific collaboration, was also emphasized.
TSUOS put forward the following proposals for establishing and developing cooperation with Kyung Hee University:
- Signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It was proposed that the memorandum be signed online at the initial stage.
- Launching Double Degree programmes. The parties were invited to develop joint educational programmes by aligning the relevant fields of study.
- Organizing professional development courses for academic staff. TSUOS expressed its readiness to cooperate in organizing both short-term and long-term training courses.
- Organizing an international academic conference on Korean Studies. Kyung Hee University was invited to participate as a partner in organizing the event.
- Developing a cooperation roadmap. To implement the agreements under the memorandum, define specific tasks, and establish priority areas, the development of a joint roadmap was proposed.
Representatives of Kyung Hee University highlighted the university’s potential in terms of its position in international rankings, academic programmes, and student population. They also expressed their interest in developing cooperation in education and research with Central Asian countries, including TSUOS.
The proposal to approve and sign a memorandum of cooperation with TSUOS was received positively. At the same time, it was noted that implementing Double Degree programmes would require further assessment and coordination, taking into account the specific characteristics of each academic programme. Representatives of Kyung Hee University confirmed their readiness to cooperate in this area. It was also noted that the university has experience implementing a 3+1 educational programme with Japan in a field related to Korean Studies.
The proposal to organize professional development courses for academic staff was also welcomed. Regarding international conferences in the humanities, tourism, and language education, the parties emphasized the need to determine specific topics and consult relevant specialists. Representatives of Kyung Hee University stated that their participation in international conferences would be clarified following discussions with specialists in the respective fields.
Both parties emphasized the importance of complementing the new memorandum with specific practical activities. It was noted that the roadmap proposed by TSUOS would contribute to achieving this objective by identifying priority areas of cooperation and outlining planned activities.
The TSUOS delegation expressed its intention to send Kyung Hee University a list of international conferences scheduled for 2027 and invite the university’s representatives to participate in these events.
At the conclusion of the meeting, an agreement was reached to provide TSUOS with Korean-language video lessons developed by Kyung Hee University. This arrangement is expected to support the use of modern educational resources in the teaching process and contribute to improving the quality of Korean-language instruction.
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