Education
Turkmen universities are taking part in the AELLCA educational project
13.11.2026Lecturers from three Turkmen universities took part in a regional seminar on improving the training of future English language teachers (PRESETT), which was held in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) as part of the British Council’s AELLCA educational project. This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation comprised lecturers from the Magtymguly Turkmen State University, the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and the Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute. During the event, a meeting was held with Scott McDonald, Director-General of the British Council, to whom representatives of the Turkmen higher education institutions presented draft updated curricula. Thirty PRESETT national advisers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan also took part in the discussions. Participants examined modern methods of teacher training, the continuous professional development of teachers, the implementation of inclusive approaches and the improvement of the assessment of future teachers’ professional competences. In Turkmenistan, as part of the AELLCA project, a new curriculum for the training of English language teachers has been developed at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages. It will be introduced into the educational process from the 2026–2027 academic year and provides for enhanced practical and methodological training for students, as well as the application of the principles of inclusive education. In addition, specialists from the Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE) conducted training sessions to enhance the professional skills of national advisers.
Students from Turkmenistan won the Grand Prix and five medals at the Physics Olympiad
12.11.2026Students of Magtymguly Turkmen State University achieved outstanding results at the World Young Physicists Olympiad – 2026, held on November 4–9 on the Indonesian island of Bali. Following the international competition, the university team won the Grand Prix and five medals: two gold, two silver and one bronze. This was reported by Turkmenportal. The competition's top performer was Musa Artykov, a student at the Faculty of Physics, who was awarded a gold medal and the Grand Prix. Another gold medal went to his fellow student Kadyrberdi Yazdurdyyev. The two silver medalists — Davut Alybayev and Arslan Dzhumayev — represent the Faculty of Radiophysics and Electronics. Emir Tuvakov, a student at the same faculty, added a bronze medal to the Turkmen team's tally. The participants were prepared and the national team was led at the international tournament by Allamyrat Amanmammadov, a lecturer at the Department of Theoretical and Experimental Physics at TSU. Around 200 students representing 41 universities from 11 countries competed in the Olympiad. The participants included young physicists from Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Guatemala, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, Romania, Myanmar, Thailand and Kazakhstan.
Students from Turkmenistan became prize-winners of the mathematics olympiad
12.11.2026Students from Turkmenistan became prize-winners at the International Team Mathematical Olympiad ISTCiM-2026, held on November 4–10 in the Polish city of Katowice. Following the competition, representatives of the country received one gold and two bronze medals. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The highest award in the individual competition was won by Oguzkhan Garlyyev, representing the Yagshygeldi Kakaev International University of Oil and Gas. He took first place and won the gold medal. Two other participants from Turkmenistan — Khalymukhammet Annageldiyev and Khalmyrat Myratgeldiyev — received bronze medals, achieving third place. Turkmenistan was represented at the Olympiad by teams from nine higher education institutions. These included the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, Magtymguly Turkmen State University, the International University for the Humanities and Development, the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University and other universities. Students from Austria, the United Kingdom, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Spain, Germany and France also competed for victory.
Opportunities for Digital Technology Education Are Expanding in Turkmenistan
11.11.2026Applications are now open in Turkmenistan for the educational programme “Empowering Women and Men through Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship.” The initiative aims to develop digital literacy, promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern technologies, and equip participants with entrepreneurial skills, the International Information Centre (IIC) of Turkmenistan reports. The programme is being implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan and Winrock International under the project “Advancing Sustainable Supply Chains to Promote Exports and Trade (ASSET),” funded by the US Department of State. Local non-governmental organisations and private sector representatives are also involved in the initiative. The programme will run from December 2026 to March 2027 and will consist of three stages: an introductory event, training workshops with practical sessions, and a final hackathon. Women and men from all regions of Turkmenistan who are interested in developing their digital and entrepreneurial skills are invited to apply. Priority will be given to applicants from vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, single parents, unemployed people, individuals with family caregiving responsibilities, and those facing socio-economic difficulties. The official launch of the programme is scheduled for 23 November 2026. In the following months, participants will receive training in the application of AI, modern digital solutions and the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. Training sessions will be held in a blended format, combining online and in-person activities across all five velayats of Turkmenistan and Ashgabat. The initiative will conclude in March 2027 with an innovation and entrepreneurship hackathon. Participants will have the opportunity to present their own ideas and business projects with the support of experts and mentors. Winners of the business training programme will also be recognised. Applicants will be selected through a competitive process, taking into account their motivation, individual circumstances and interest in the programme. The number of available places is limited. Applications must be submitted by 23:59 Turkmenistan time on 17 November 2026. Those wishing to participate are required to complete an online application form.
Number of scientific publications of the Turkmen Agricultural Institute in RINC reached 1,000
10.11.2026The number of scientific articles by the Turkmen Agricultural Institute listed in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) on the eLIBRARY.RU platform, has reached 1000. This figure reflects the publication activity of the university's faculty and researchers and the growing presence of their work in the scientific information space, reports the information agency «Turkmenistan: Golden Age». This achievement is the result of the work of the institute's professor-teaching staff, scientists and structural divisions. Listing articles in the RSCI makes them more accessible to researchers, teachers, postgraduate students and undergraduates, and also helps develop scientific contacts with domestic and foreign organizations. The institute is developing international cooperation, participating in scientific-and-practical conferences, exchanging experience and introducing modern approaches to organizing research. The university's research activities are closely linked to the educational process: students are involved in research work, while faculty publications are used in training future specialists in the agricultural sector. The institute's research covers the improvement of crop cultivation technologies, the development of horticulture and vegetable growing, the rational use of land and water resources, agricultural mechanization, land reclamation and the introduction of innovations in the agro-industrial complex. Going forward, the university plans to increase its publication activity, strengthen international scientific ties, develop joint projects and enhance the practical significance of research findings.
Turkmenistan is participating in the International telecommunication union conference in Doha
10.11.2026On 9 November 2026, representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan attended the official opening ceremony of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), held in Doha, Qatar. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The international conference runs from 9 to 27 November and is held once every four years. The forum serves as an international platform for developing approaches to addressing current challenges in telecommunications and information and communication technologies. Participants are focusing on the prospects for developing global communication networks, attracting investment in digital infrastructure, ensuring cybersecurity and the reliability of telecommunications systems, strengthening international partnerships and improving access to digital services. One of the key areas of discussion is the application of modern technologies across various sectors, including education. In particular, participants are examining the digital transformation of the learning process, the introduction of innovative teaching methods and the strengthening of international cooperation in digital education. The participation of the Turkmen delegation provides additional opportunities to learn from international experience, exchange professional knowledge and establish new contacts with foreign partners. Participation in such events is in line with Turkmenistan’s efforts to advance digitalisation across various sectors, improve the national education system and further develop the telecommunications industry.
Turkmen teachers have learnt new teaching methods in London
10.11.2026Lecturers from the International University for the Humanities and Development and the Magtymguly Turkmen State University have completed professional development courses at the University of Westminster in London. The training took place as part of the British Council’s AELLCA project, which aims to improve the quality of English language teaching in Central Asia, according to Turkmenportal. The programme covered three areas: inclusive education and sustainable institutional practices, the exchange of best practice, and ensuring the long-term effectiveness of educational initiatives. Participants learnt about British approaches to organising higher education, including student-centred and inclusive teaching, the use of digital platforms, and support for a multilingual student environment. Particular attention was paid to curriculum development, professional development for lecturers, and modern assessment methods. The impact of artificial intelligence on the educational process and professional practice was also discussed. As part of the programme, the Turkmen delegation explored the practical application of the methods presented and visited the university’s teaching facilities. An additional excursion to the University of Westminster’s Law School was organised for representatives of the International University for the Humanities and Development.
China has opened applications for scholarships for young people from Turkmenistan
09.11.2026The Government of the People's Republic of China has announced the opening of applications for the «Outstanding Youth» scholarship programme for the 2027/2028 academic year. The programme offers the opportunity to pursue a one-year master's degree in English. This was reported by Orient news agency Applicants who successfully pass the competitive selection process will be eligible to receive a full scholarship covering tuition fees. Applications are accepted through the China Scholarship Council Information System. The deadline for submitting documents is March 29, 2027. To register, applicants must use the China Scholarship Council platform. Detailed information about the eligibility requirements and the programme has been published on China's official education portal.
Turkmenistan participated in the KOICA educational program
08.11.2026From October 19 to 30, 2026, an educational program on human rights protection was held in the Republic of Korea, organized by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This was reported by the press service of the IIR of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan was represented at the course by three specialists from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Institute of State, Law and Democracy, as well as the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka also took part in the program. The program was aimed at developing the professional skills of government institution employees in the field of human rights education. During the sessions, participants examined international practices in human rights protection, studied modern approaches to public administration and became familiar with tools for improving the efficiency of government agencies. Particular attention was paid to international experience and methods of implementing human rights principles in the activities of government institutions.
Turkmenistan and China held the first international informatics olympiad
06.11.2026On November 5, an international online programming olympiad was held for the first time at the Lu Ban Workshop in Turkmenistan, bringing together students from four oil and gas universities in Turkmenistan and China. The competition involved representatives of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, China University of Petroleum, Xi'an Shiyou University and Hebei Petroleum University, the news agency «Turkmenistan: Golden Age» reports. The competition was organised as part of cooperation established through memoranda of understanding between the Turkmen university and three educational institutions in China. The olympiad was made possible by the establishment of Turkmenistan's first Lu Ban Workshop at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas in April this year. The workshop aims to improve professional training for specialists in the country's oil and gas sector. The opening ceremony of the international intellectual competition took place in the university's main assembly hall. Representatives of the management, faculty members and students from all four higher education institutions attended the event. The heads of the participating universities delivered welcoming remarks, wishing the contestants success in completing the tasks, demonstrating their knowledge and achieving high results. A total of 120 students from Turkmenistan and China competed for top honours. The olympiad programme featured challenging tasks covering various areas of computer science, including data processing and analysis, artificial intelligence technologies and cybersecurity. According to the competition results, students from the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas were among the prize-winners. Representatives of the Chinese universities also performed successfully, demonstrating a high level of preparation and securing prize-winning places. The winners were determined separately in the individual and team categories. A specialised national software platform developed by the Turkmen university was used to process the results. Participants and teams with the highest scores received first-, second- and third-degree diplomas. The first international online olympiad marked a new stage in the development of partnerships between educational institutions in Turkmenistan and China. The competition also gave students an opportunity to test their knowledge of digital technologies, exchange experience and demonstrate their ability to solve complex technical problems. The event reaffirmed the interest of both countries in further strengthening ties in higher education, science and the training of qualified personnel for the oil and gas industry.
Rectors of two Turkmen universities are participating in a conference in Australia
05.11.2026The rectors of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas and the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management are participating in the 17th General Conference of the International Association of Universities. The event is being held from 3 to 6 November at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, under the theme “The Value of Universities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, reports the information agency Turkmenistan: Golden Age. The conference has brought together university leaders, representatives of the academic and educational sectors, and international experts from various countries. Participants are discussing the development of higher education, the integration of artificial intelligence and innovative technologies into the learning process, the contribution of universities to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and the expansion of international academic cooperation. Ilghize van’t Land, Secretary-General of the International Association of Universities, addressed the conference. Her presentation outlined the organisation's activities and achievements for 2023–2026. As part of the working visit, the heads of the Turkmen universities held bilateral meetings with their foreign counterparts. The discussions focused on prospects for direct cooperation, student and faculty mobility, and the implementation of joint research projects. Several higher education institutions in Turkmenistan are currently members of the International Association of Universities. Participation in the conference and meetings with foreign colleagues are aimed at expanding partnerships and strengthening international cooperation.
Turkmenistan is developing academic ties with international partners
11.10.2026On 10 October, Azat Atayev, Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, held meetings with representatives from Georgia and the United Kingdom as part of the international exhibition and scientific conference ‘Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Renaissance Era of a New Epoch of a Powerful State’ at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the implementation of previously reached agreements, according to the press office of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. During negotiations with Zviad Gabisonia, Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, and Konstantin Sabiashvili, Georgian Ambassador to Turkmenistan, they discussed the outcomes of the President of Turkmenistan’s state visit to Georgia and the first meeting of the joint working group on cooperation in the field of education. The parties agreed to approve a roadmap for cooperation in November, to hold a webinar for Turkmen academics with the participation of the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation and the Horizon Europe office, and to identify universities for establishing partnerships. It was proposed that the next meeting of the working group be held in Tbilisi. Stephen Conlon, the British Ambassador to Turkmenistan, took part in the meeting with the British Council delegation. Discussions centred on the outcomes of the World Education Forum in London, the third phase of the AELLCA programme, the professional development of English language teachers, the administration of IELTS exams in Ashgabat, quality assurance in higher education, and the creation of a unified platform for educational cooperation. Discussions with representatives from Cambridge University Press & Assessment focused on opportunities for Turkmen teachers to obtain Cambridge qualifications and on cooperation in assessing English language proficiency. At a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Westminster, Professor Andrew Linn, discussions centred on the implementation of the memorandum of understanding with the International University for the Humanities and Development, joint doctoral programmes and academic research. With representatives from Hamilton House Publishers, we explored the possibility of providing language centres with interactive materials for teaching English to children and of conducting a pilot project.
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