Uzbek diplomas are expected to be recognized in 38 countries

New opportunities may open for Uzbekistan’s higher education system. After the country ratified the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education”, diplomas issued in Uzbekistan may be officially recognized in 38 countries of the world.

This document was signed by the President on November 11 and holds significant importance as the first globally meaningful treaty prepared under the auspices of UNESCO. According to the Convention, member states must fairly recognize each other’s diplomas and qualifications. Recognition may be refused only when education standards differ drastically.

Currently, the Convention has 38 participating countries — in Europe France, the United Kingdom, Sweden and others; in Asia Japan, South Korea; in Africa South Africa, Senegal; in the Americas Uruguay, Ecuador; as well as Australia and New Zealand.

The most notable point — Uzbekistan becomes the first country in Central Asia to join this Convention. Three months after submitting the ratification document to the UNESCO Secretariat, Uzbekistan will obtain full membership status.

At the same time, recognition of foreign diplomas inside Uzbekistan has its own separate procedure. This process is carried out under the law “On Education” and the Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution No. 620. In certain cases, based on international treaties, diplomas may be recognized directly without additional examinations.

For the Uzbek student, teacher, and specialist, this is a major step — opportunities expand and a stronger platform for entering the global arena emerges.