Education
Turkmen students learn advanced experience at China University of Petroleum
09.07.2025The oil and gas industry in Turkmenistan, which is a key sector of the economy, continues to develop through international cooperation and the training of highly qualified personnel. An important step in this direction has been the implementation of educational programmes with leading Chinese energy companies and universities. This was reported by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. A group of students from the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University is undergoing training and practical work experience at the China University of Petroleum (Beijing) from 29 June to 20 July. This programme is organised within the framework of Memoranda of Cooperation signed in 2023 between the university, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and the China University of Petroleum. During the three-week training, students will learn about modern technologies in the oil and gas industry, visit CNPC production facilities, and study current topics, including ‘green’ energy and prospects for energy cooperation on the Silk Road. Special attention is paid to cultural exchange – programme participants visit iconic sites in China and learn the basics of the country's language and culture. At the same time, another group of university students is undergoing practical training at CNPC production facilities in Turkmenistan itself, which allows them to combine international experience with the study of modern technologies used directly in the national oil and gas industry. These educational initiatives demonstrate Turkmenistan's comprehensive approach to training specialists for the fuel and energy sector, combining advanced international practices with the needs of the national economy.
The Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute has been ranked among the top universities in the country
07.07.2025As part of the strategy to integrate Turkmenistan's higher education into the global academic space, on 2 July 2025, the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute held a ceremony to award the winners of the national university ranking. The assessment was based on the ‘Regulations on the Rating Assessment of Higher Educational Institutions of Turkmenistan’ approved by the Ministry of Education, using an innovative online system that analyses the activities of universities in real time. This was reported by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. During a comprehensive analysis covering 53 criteria in six key areas, the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute demonstrated high results, ranking 4th in the overall rating and 3rd in terms of the number of teachers and students. At the same time, the Faculty of Chemical Technology was among the top three in the country, the Department of Languages ranked 3rd among specialised departments, and the Head of the Department of Higher Mathematics, Sahetgylych Gylyjov, came second in the ranking of teachers. The institute's Trade Union Committee recognised the achievements of the winners with valuable gifts. This event highlights the dynamic development of higher education in Turkmenistan and the desire of universities to meet international quality standards.
Schoolchildren from Turkmenistan won six medals at the Olympiad in North Macedonia
04.07.2025Schoolchildren from Turkmenistan won six medals at the 29th Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO-2025), held in Struga (North Macedonia) from 24 to 29 June. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. All members of the Turkmenistan team returned home with awards: one gold, four silver and one bronze medal. The Olympiad brought together 135 participants from 23 countries. The success of the Turkmen team highlights the high level of school education and the state's attention to the development of education and scientific interests among young people.
Turkmenistan takes step towards green future through dialogue with Germany
04.07.2025A Turkmen delegation comprising representatives of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan visited Germany as part of a project by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) ‘European Union for Green Growth in Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Change Actions for 2024–2028.’ This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. At Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg, the Turkmen delegation met with the university's rector, Claudia Becker, to discuss prospects for academic and scientific cooperation. A thematic session was also held with the participation of experts from Turkmenistan and Germany, dedicated to energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources. Of particular interest was the presentation by Professor Christopher Conrad of the Department of Geoecology at Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg on environmental innovations. During the visit, the delegation visited the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Köthen and the Clausthal University of Technology in Saxony, where prospects for educational and scientific exchange were discussed. Professor Joachim Deubener, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at Clausthal University of Technology, presented key areas of scientific work, including materials, energy and digitalisation. The trip was a significant step in the development of Turkmen-German cooperation and laid the foundation for the implementation of joint projects in science, education and ecology.
Educators from Turkmenistan receive Cambridge certificates
03.07.2025Fourteen teachers from the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages received international TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) certificates from the Cambridge Testing Centre after completing a three-month online training course in modern English teaching methods. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The course took place from January to March 2025 as part of the ‘Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia’ (AELLCA) project, implemented with the support of the British Council and Nottingham Trent University. The training was conducted by experts from the United Kingdom, Stephen Sharpe and Dr. Sam Barkley. The TKT certificate confirms proficiency in key areas of English language teaching and is recognised internationally.
An International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs has been established in Turkmenistan
03.07.2025Turkmenistan has officially declared its intention to establish an International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. The relevant Decree was signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on 27 June in the format of a video conference. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The new university will be located in a specially constructed building and will begin accepting students in the 2025–2026 academic year for bachelor's degree programmes. The aim of the university is to train highly qualified specialists for the private sector of the economy. Teaching will be conducted in accordance with international standards, with the involvement of foreign teachers and experts. The Ministry of Education has been tasked with developing and approving the university's charter, organising the licensing and accreditation process, and providing methodological support in the development of curricula. The initiative to establish the university is part of a broader government strategy to develop entrepreneurship, stimulate the private sector and build a modern workforce for the country's economy.
Turkmenistan participated in the launch of an international programme in Morocco
02.07.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Minister of Education Azat Atayev, took part in the official opening ceremony of the international programme ‘Marrakech OIC Youth Capital 2025’, which was held on 30 June in Marrakech (Morocco). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The ceremony was attended by representatives of over 50 countries, ministers and more than 200 young delegates. During the visit, the Turkmenistan delegation held bilateral meetings with representatives of a number of countries and organisations, discussing the expansion of youth diplomacy, digital and vocational education, as well as the promotion of national initiatives through OIC platforms. Special attention was paid to the development of the Central Asian Youth Dialogue, initiated by Turkmenistan in 2023. The forum participants were presented with the results of the second meeting of the Dialogue, held at the UN headquarters, which resulted in the adoption of a joint appeal by the youth of the region. The document was included in the official materials of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. Participants were also informed about the preparation of the Youth Forum within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC-3). The programme was launched at the Marrakech Congress Centre. The event was accompanied by a cultural programme, exhibitions and interactive sessions prepared by Moroccan youth associations. Turkmenistan's participation in the event was a significant contribution to the development of youth cooperation within the OIC and the promotion of the country's international initiatives.
Negotiations between Turkmen and American universities took place in Florence
02.07.2025Meetings between representatives of the International University for the Humanities and Development of Turkmenistan and Kent State University in the United States took place in Florence, Italy. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. Vice-Rector of IUHD Nurmuhammet Shihliyev familiarised himself with the activities of the Florence branch of the American university. At a meeting with Fabrizio Ricciardelli, director of the Kent State University branch, they discussed areas for further cooperation, including academic mobility, the IUHD's participation in the Consortium of International Universities, summer school programmes in Florence, and teacher exchanges. The parties expressed their readiness to continue the dialogue and confirmed their intention to develop the partnership. It is worth noting that a joint double degree Master's Programme in Business Administration is currently being developed, which will involve study in Turkmenistan and the United States with the award of diplomas from both universities. The visit was a continuation of cooperation that began after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 2 October 2024 in Ohio.
Turkmen scientists won gold at an international competition in Malaysia
01.07.2025Young scientists from Turkmenistan won gold medals at the BIICC-2025 Borneo International Innovation Creativity Competition, held from 26 to 30 June in Kuching, Malaysia. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The forum, recognised as the largest international STEM event according to the ‘Malaysia Book of Records’, brought together more than 4,500 participants from 15 countries, who presented 1,460 projects. Turkmenistan was represented at the competition by a team from the Oguz Khan University of Engineering and Technology. Student Suleymanmuhammet Shamuhammedov received three awards for his project on the production of ‘green cement’ from industrial waste: a gold medal, a Platinum Award and a prize for sustainable development. His work is aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions and using secondary resources. Tumar Orpaeva also won a gold medal for her project to create a sorbent for capturing carbon dioxide from agricultural waste. Her development proved effective in reducing harmful emissions, which was highly appreciated by the international jury. The team leader, lecturer Atamyrat Altiyev, was awarded the ‘Borneo International Leaders and Educators Award’ for his contribution to education.
Teachers and students of the Turkmen Institute of World Languages received certificates from Moscow State University
30.06.2025On 27 June, the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages held a ceremony to award certificates of advanced training issued by Lomonosov Moscow State University. More than 300 teachers and students of the institute successfully completed distance learning courses in Russian language and literature. This was reported by the online publication Turkmenportal. First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan, representative of ‘Rossotrudnichestvo’ Yulia Zaitseva congratulated the graduates, noting that the knowledge they had gained would form the basis for their professional growth. Selbi Batyrova, Vice-Rector for Research at the institute, emphasised the importance of studying Russian language and literature, calling it a ‘bridge of friendship between peoples.’ The courses were held in two stages, from 24 February to 10 March and from 24 March to 7 April. The programme introduced participants to the latest achievements in Russian philological science. The certificate award ceremony was attended by representatives of the Russian Embassy, the institute's management and other distinguished guests.
A lecture entitled ‘Turkmenistan through the prism of language’ was held in Moscow
30.06.2025On 26 June, the Russian State Library's Centre for Oriental Literature, in cooperation with the Embassy of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, hosted a lecture entitled ‘Turkmenistan through the prism of language’, dedicated to the contemporary development of the Turkmen language and its role in socio-cultural processes. This was reported by the news agency Orient. During the event, Maya Klycheva, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences and Associate Professor at MGIMO, gave a presentation. She presented the results of a sociolinguistic analysis, spoke about the teaching of the Turkmen language in Russia and highlighted social changes in Turkmenistan through the prism of language. M. Klycheva also noted that the Turkmen language was included in the MGIMO programme in the early 2000s on the initiative of the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry, with the support of universities in Turkmenistan. Graduates who speak the language work, among other places, at the Russian Embassy in Ashgabat. The discussion concluded with a discussion of the development of the Turkmen language in business and journalism, as well as improving the quality of editing in Turkmen-language media.
Students from Uzbekistan are undergoing practical training at the Turkmen Agricultural University
30.06.2025From 25 June to 4 July 2025, students and teachers from the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers are undergoing practical training at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University. This exchange is organised within the framework of the existing cooperation agreement between the universities of the two countries, signed in 2018. This was reported by the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. During the internship, guests from Uzbekistan will learn about the educational process, visit leading scientific institutions of Turkmenistan, including the International Scientific-Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences and the Central Botanical Garden, and participate in cultural events. In mid-July 2025, a return visit will take place, with students and teachers from the Turkmen university going on an internship to the Tashkent Institute. This exchange contributes to strengthening scientific and educational ties between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in the agricultural sector, which is of vital importance to both countries.
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