Uzbek students will be provided with scholarships to study at universities in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China

    Education 1 April 2024 893

    Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan Kongratbai Sharipov and Chairman of the Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China Erkin Tuniyaz signed an agreement on the provision of scholarships to Uzbek citizens to study at higher educational institutions in China.

    The parties agreed to establish direct cooperation between higher education institutions and scientific institutions, to support the exchange of experience in the field of education, research, technology and management, mutual visits and exchange of teachers and scientific personnel. The creation of joint research groups for scientific research was also an integral part of the agreement.

    According to the document, by the end of November each year, the Chinese side will provide a list of higher education institutions where citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan can study, as well as information on the conditions and requirements of scholarship programs. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan will present a list of students recommended for study at universities in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.

    The duration of study of scholarship holders from among foreign citizens is determined by the host party in accordance with the requirements of the national education system. Applicants to study in China must have a certain level of Chinese language proficiency. If necessary, language courses can be organized for students recommended for a scholarship.

    According to the initial agreement, the scholarships are intended to cover the cost of tuition, housing, insurance premiums (including medical insurance) and part of the living expenses.