Uzbekistan and South Korea are set to deepen cooperation in the field of higher education following a high-level meeting between Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Kongratbay Sharipov and Kim Tae-Gyun, First Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs of Seoul.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed the current state of bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to broaden collaboration in key academic and technical fields.
Minister Sharipov noted that ties between the two countries in higher education have grown steadily, citing the presence of four South Korean university branches in Uzbekistan, Korean language and literature programs, and joint academic initiatives involving more than 180 students.
The discussions also touched on expanding academic mobility and strengthening joint educational programs. Particular attention was given to enhancing cooperation in emerging areas such as transport, mechanical engineering, architecture, geology, renewable energy, green economy, and vocational education.
Proposals included inviting South Korean university experts to Uzbekistan and launching joint scientific and practical centers and technoparks. Both sides also explored possibilities for engaging volunteer educators and developing collaborative projects through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
A key focus of the meeting was ensuring greater participation of Uzbek students in international grant programs in engineering and information technology. The parties agreed to take practical steps to promote these opportunities, including student outreach, methodological support, and better coordination of academic processes.
The possibility of providing dedicated scholarships for Uzbek students in technical fields at South Korean universities was also raised.
Both sides committed to turning dialogue into action by outlining specific measures to expand cooperation and build long-term academic and scientific partnerships.
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