Talent
Since Khiva-born Al-Khawarizmi, 'the grandfather of computer science,' gave the world algebra, Uzbeks have made an outsized contribution to humanity's collective understanding of the world and the scientific principles underpinning it. This is a culture in which education and intellectual inquiry are highly valued.
With 40% of the population under the age of 19, and 30% even younger than 14, Uzbekistan is a young country, full of the dynamism and energy of youth.
40%
Population under 19
6.5m
High school students
6%
GDP allocated to education
What's more, the almost 6.5 million students currently attending Uzbekistan's high schools are benefiting from an increasingly sophisticated STEM education. In addition, around one million are receiving further training at one of the country's 209 higher educational institutions, preparing the nation's next generation for a critical role in the global economy of tomorrow."
"From science and math to art, literature, and music, Uzbeks inherit a legacy of great achievement, and we are determined to enrich the 21st century just as we have enriched so many other periods in history.
International universities
