Education
Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom develop partnership in education
14.10.2025From 10 to 12 October, representatives of Turkmenistan and the United Kingdom in the field of education and science held meetings in Ashgabat as part of an international exhibition and conference, according to the news website Asmannews. On 11 October, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a delegation from the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, under the headship of Deputy Minister Azat Atayev, met with representatives of British academic organisations, including ‘Cambridge University Press and Assessment’, ‘Pearson’, ‘Norwich Institute for Language Education’ and ‘Heriot-Watt University’, as well as with the leadership of Turkmen universities. British experts held master classes on modern methods of teaching English, digital tools and preparation for international exams. During the meetings, opportunities for academic mobility, teacher training, digitalisation of education and joint STEM projects were discussed. The events strengthened the partnership and support for Turkmenistan's educational initiatives in line with international standards.
Turkmenistan and Vietnam expand cooperation in engineering education
14.10.2025From 10 to 12 October, in Ashgabat, as part of the International Exhibition and Conference ‘Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Renaissance Era of a New Epoch of a Powerful State,’ a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Oguz Han University of Engineering and Technology and Hanoi University of Science and Technology (Vietnam). This was reported by IIC Turkmenistan. The document aims to develop scientific and educational cooperation, create joint programmes and exchange experience between students and teachers. The parties agreed to cooperate in the field of higher education and training of specialists in the engineering and technology sector, which is particularly relevant in the context of the digitalisation of the economy.
Turkmenistan and Qatar join forces in education
13.10.2025As part of the international exhibition and conference ‘Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Renaissance Era of a New Epoch of a Powerful State,’ a meeting was held between the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev, and the Executive Director of the National Library of Qatar, Tan Huism. This was reported by IIC. The parties noted the rich historical and cultural heritage that connects the Turkmen and Qatari peoples and emphasised the importance of joint efforts to preserve traditions and develop librarianship. The Turkmen side recalled the visit to Qatar in 2024, during which valuable publications related to the Turkic and Turkmen world, stored in the National Library of Qatar, were studied. The Minister expressed interest in providing access to these materials for the country's universities using digital technologies. The Qatari side fully supported the initiative, confirming its readiness to deepen cooperation.
Turkmenistan's language university launches joint projects with Europe
12.10.2025On 10 October, at the international exhibition and scientific conference ‘Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Renaissance Era of a New Epoch of a Powerful State,’ the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages signed agreements with a number of recognised foreign educational institutions, according to the news resource TerraNews. The following agreements were signed as part of the cooperation: - Memorandum of Understanding between the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and the Norwich Institute for Language Education (United Kingdom); - An Agreement on academic and cultural cooperation with the Faculty of Education – Philosophy III of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany). The documents are aimed at exchanging experience, expanding educational programmes, developing joint scientific and educational projects, and intensifying the integration of the parties into the international scientific community. These steps mark a new stage in the implementation of the institute's strategic objectives, the training of highly qualified specialists and the improvement of the national education system in accordance with international standards.
A German university professor held a seminar at a Turkmen university
12.10.2025The Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages hosted a methodological seminar for German language teachers, conducted by Johanna Mierendorff, Professor of Early Childhood Education and Senator of the Academic Senate at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The professor shared methodological recommendations on issues of child development and social pedagogy, and emphasised the importance of developing effective methods and techniques for the harmonious upbringing of children and family support. Particular attention was paid to the education of the younger generation and the organisation of developmental activities in libraries for the beneficial leisure of children. The institute noted that the seminar was ‘particularly useful and inspiring’ for German language teachers.
UNICEF and the UK are developing inclusive schools in Turkmenistan
06.10.2025UNICEF and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan have joined forces to support inclusive education reform. The partnership will continue to fund a pilot project that, for the first time in the country, systematically integrates children with disabilities into the general education system, according to the news website Asmannews. The project is based in two schools and two kindergartens in Ashgabat with the aim of creating a national model for subsequent scaling up. The main areas of work are infrastructure and accessibility, combating stigma and training. The initiative is being implemented in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and supports the National Concept of Inclusive Education. British Ambassador Stephen Conlon called the project an important step towards removing barriers, while UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan Jalpa Ratna emphasised that it helps every child, including children with disabilities, to learn and develop in an inclusive environment.
Turkmenistan develops expertise in renewable energy at training course in Florence
06.10.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan took part in a training course on the regulation and integration of renewable energy, which was held from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at the European University Institute in Florence (Italy). This was reported by the news website Asmannews. The event, organised by the Florence School of Regulation (FSR) in collaboration with European partners, brought together politicians, regulators and experts from around the world. The Turkmen delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Concern ‘Türkmengaz’, the Ministry of Energy and the State Energy Institute. The programme included discussions on international experience in the field of renewable energy, investment support mechanisms, network development, and innovative Power-to-X technologies. Participation in the course was part of the EU-funded project ‘EU for a green Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2028’, financed by the EU and the German Foreign Ministry, and was a step towards strengthening international cooperation and promoting sustainable development goals.
Turkmen schoolchildren are ready to amaze the world with their math skills
04.10.2025Secondary school students from Turkmenistan will take part in the Junior Mental Calculation World Championship, which will be held from 4 to 6 October in Bielefeld, Germany. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The tournament has been held since 2008 and annually attracts over 100 participants from nearly 20 countries. Contestants compete in three age categories, performing mental arithmetic tasks ranging from basic operations to fractions and factorisation. The country will be represented by eight schoolchildren who passed the qualifying competition in the spring of this year. All of them are students of the ‘Kämil bilim’ education centre and study at specialised schools in Ashgabat, Balkanabat and Turkmenabat. The team was formed in April after an internal competition, where the teenagers successfully completed tasks at the world championship level.
Turkmen teachers learn nanotechnology in Japan
03.10.2025Two lecturers from the Oguz Han University of Engineering and Technology in Turkmenistan are undergoing training at the Innovation Centre for NanoMedicine (iCONM) in Kawasaki, Japan, from 1 to 17 October. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The trip was organised as part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the university and iCONM to exchange scientific experience and develop advanced technologies. The iCONM centre specialises in nanotechnology, nanomedicine and nanomaterials. The visit is aimed at improving the qualifications of teachers, developing joint scientific projects and strengthening international cooperation in the field of higher education. The knowledge gained will help to introduce innovative methods in the training of young engineers in Turkmenistan.
Turkmen students went to Tsukuba University for a year of study
02.10.2025Students from the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages have been given the opportunity to study in Japan for a year. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. One of the students from the Faculty of Oriental Languages and Literature (preparatory pedagogical department) has been sent to study at Tsukuba University as part of an exchange and cooperation agreement between the two universities. Another student from the same faculty successfully passed the entrance exams and was enrolled in a one-year internship programme in Japanese language and culture, implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in the 2025-2026 academic year. Such educational initiatives provide students with practical experience and promote international cooperation in the scientific and academic spheres, as well as helping to train specialists with a high level of professional and cultural competence.
International Olympiad from Turkmen university will bring together future leaders
01.10.2025The International University for the Humanities and Development (IUHD) has announced the second International Olympiad in Philosophy and Economics for university students from Turkmenistan and other countries. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The competition will be held online from 20 to 24 October in one round. The working languages will be Turkmen, Russian and English. All interested students are eligible to participate, and there is no limit to the number of applicants from a single university. The Philosophy and Economics Olympiads will be held in two categories: Category A will include students of any specialisation, and Category B will include those who do not study relevant disciplines. Registration is open until 12 October on the IUHD website: iuhd.edu.tm/competitions. Universities can also propose tasks — 20 test questions and 5 theoretical questions, which must be sent to the organising committee 20 days before the start of the competition. The organisers emphasise that the aim of the Olympiads is to support talented young people, stimulate scientific and creative activity, and develop international cooperation and knowledge exchange between students and teachers.
Turkmen students learn the secrets of a world leader in agricultural machinery
30.09.2025Students and teachers majoring in Agricultural Mechanisation at the Turkmen Agricultural Institute and the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University completed a joint internship in Germany and the Netherlands. This was reported by the news website Asmannews. The programme focused on studying modern John Deere machinery and equipment and applying theoretical knowledge in practice. In the German city of Mannheim, participants visited a tractor manufacturing plant, learned about the company's history and production processes, including the full assembly cycle and automation. The students also visited a factory in Bruchsal and a central spare parts warehouse. In Kaiserslautern, at the company's European Technology and Innovation Centre, students learned how to use the ‘Work Planner’ programme for digital management of agricultural machinery. The delegation visited a factory in Horst (Netherlands), where mounted and self-propelled sprayers are manufactured. The students studied various models, as well as innovative systems for precise fertiliser application and plant spraying. The programme also included excursions to technical museums and historical sites. The internship gave students valuable experience working with the advanced technologies of the world leader in agricultural machinery manufacturing.
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