Education
Students from South Korea were introduced to the Turkmen language and culture
09.07.2026The summer placement programme for students from Kangwon National University in the Republic of Korea has come to an end at the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The programme was organised as part of a cooperation agreement between the two universities and was aimed at developing academic ties and cultural exchange. During the programme, the Korean students studied the Turkmen language and culture and familiarised themselves with the institute’s teaching methods, whilst students and lecturers from the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages exchanged experiences with their colleagues from the Republic of Korea. According to Ogulsabyr Berdiyeva, a lecturer at the university, the programme marked an important step in strengthening cooperation between the two countries, opening up new opportunities for academic exchange and joint projects.
Teachers in Turkmenistan have received awards for their contribution to climate education
09.07.2026Teachers from Turkmenistan have won prizes at the 3rd International Competition for the Development of Teaching Materials on Climate Change, organised by the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub as part of the ‘Climate Box’ initiative. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. UNDP’s Resident Representative in Turkmenistan, Narine Sahakyan, presented the winners with certificates and commemorative gifts. First place went to teachers from School No. 11 in Turkmenabat, second place to School No. 55 in Ashgabat, and third place to School No. 2 in Farap. The participants’ work was recognised for its innovative approaches to teaching climate-related topics and fostering environmental responsibility among schoolchildren. The ‘Climate Box’ educational kit, adapted into Turkmen and Russian, has been prepared for use in schools across the country.
Turkmenistan and Italy are expanding their educational cooperation
08.07.2026A meeting took place at the International University for the Humanities and Development between Martin Brook, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Turkmenistan, and the university’s rector and senior management. This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the development of scientific and educational cooperation, the expansion of academic exchanges, and the implementation of joint projects between universities in Turkmenistan and Italy. Particular attention was paid to the exchange of experience with Italian higher education institutions in the fields of the humanities, international relations, diplomacy and the global economy. The participants also discussed ways of promoting Italian culture, history and language, as well as improving study programmes. The negotiations marked a further step towards strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Turkmenistan and the Italian Republic.
An educational programme for students from Turkmenistan has got underway in Abu Dhabi
08.07.2026Students from the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas have begun a short-term specialised programme at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. This was reported by the news agency Orient. The project has been implemented by the Emirati side with the support of the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan and is aimed at developing cooperation in the field of high technology and training personnel for the oil and gas sector. On 6 July, Bayram Bayramov, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the UAE, met with the students, emphasising the importance of educational cooperation in strengthening relations between the two countries. The diplomat emphasised the government’s support for young people and the importance of acquiring cutting-edge knowledge and modern technologies, and wished the programme participants every success in their studies and professional careers.
A group of students from Kangwon National University arrived in Ashgabat
05.07.2026Lee Won-jae, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan, hosted an official luncheon in honour of six students from Kangwon National University who had arrived in Ashgabat. The visit formed part of this year’s first short-term exchange programme between Kangwon National University and the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, according to IIC Turkmenistan. According to the source, the project is being implemented under the Memorandum of Understanding on academic and educational cooperation, signed in 2025. According to the source, the South Korean students are in Ashgabat from 30 June to 6 July. The programme involves studying the Turkmen language and interacting with students from the Faculty of Korean Language and Literature at the Dovletmammet Azadi National Institute of World Languages. At the same time, six Turkmen students are taking part in a similar exchange programme at Kangwon National University in the Republic of Korea. The Ambassador expressed his hope that learning about the culture and traditions of Turkmenistan would enable the South Korean students to gain a better understanding of both countries. He also urged young people to maintain their interest in the development of Turkmen-South Korean relations.
Three universities in Turkmenistan have been included in the ‘THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026’ ranking
04.07.2026Three universities in Turkmenistan have been included in the eighth edition of the international ‘THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026’ ranking, compiled by the British organisation ‘Times Higher Education’ (THE). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The universities included in the ranking are the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction, and the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas. According to the 2026 assessment, Turkmen universities have improved their positions, demonstrating achievements across nine of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including quality education, affordable and clean energy, innovation and infrastructure. A total of 1,646 universities from 116 countries worldwide were included in the ranking.
A Turkmen scholar has achieved success in his doctoral studies at the Chinese Academy of Sciences
04.07.2026Turkmen researcher Arslan Berdiyev has become the first person from Turkmenistan to defend a doctoral thesis at the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, part of the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This was reported by the Orient news agency. His research focuses on physical geography, geoinformation systems and Earth remote sensing technologies. During his studies, the researcher published a number of scientific articles in international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. In July 2025, he was awarded the title of ‘Best International Student’ by the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The results of Arslan Berdiyev’s research can be used to monitor desertification, protect infrastructure in the Karakum Desert and implement joint environmental projects between Turkmenistan and China, including the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Climate Technologies in Ashgabat.
Turkmen students are undertaking training in South Korea
03.07.2026Six students from the Korean Language Department of the Faculty of Oriental Languages and Literature at the Dowletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages are undertaking a study placement at Kangwon National University in Chuncheon (Republic of Korea). This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The placement is taking place from 29 June to 6 July as part of a memorandum of understanding on scientific and educational cooperation between the two universities. The programme aims to improve students’ knowledge of the Korean language, develop their practical skills and familiarise them with the culture of the Republic of Korea. The cooperation provides for the further development of joint educational and scientific projects, the organisation of international conferences, the professional development of teaching staff, the development of teaching materials and the expansion of academic exchanges. The implementation of such initiatives contributes to the professional development of students and the strengthening of scientific and humanitarian cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea.
Turkmen students are honing their professional skills in Germany
02.07.2026Students from the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages are undertaking a placement in Germany as part of an academic partnership with Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. From 29 June to 12 July, 15 students specialising in ‘German’ at the Faculty of European Languages and Literature are honing their language and teaching skills by taking part in a 72-hour practical training programme. The internship is aimed at developing practical proficiency in German, familiarising students with modern teaching methods and strengthening academic cooperation between the universities. The programme also contributes to expanding academic contacts, promoting academic mobility and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Turkmenistan and Germany.
Lecturers from a Turkmen university took part in an environmental forum in Bishkek
01.07.2026Lecturers from the Magtymguly Turkmen State University took part in the closing session of an international environmental project, held on 22–26 June 2026 in Bishkek. This was reported by the Orient news agency. Discussions focused on the development of higher education in the field of water resource management to strengthen climate resilience in Central Asia. The event was attended by Sh. Ashirmyradova, Head of the Department of Ecology, and lecturer E. Perdayev. It was organised by the German-Kazakh University in Almaty as part of the ‘ERASMUS+’ programme. A key outcome of the meeting was the review of the results of the ‘HWCA’ project. Participants discussed the introduction of new environmental education programmes, the exchange of academic practices and joint measures to combat climate change. Participation in this initiative contributes to the introduction of modern international approaches into Turkmenistan’s education system.
Turkmenistan and China have signed new agreements on partnership in education
01.07.2026During the Turkmen delegation’s visit to Urumqi (PRC) to take part in the ‘Central Asia + China’ conference on cooperation in the fields of manufacturing, education, science and practice, agreements were signed in the field of education. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. Framework agreements on cooperation in the teaching of the Chinese language were concluded by the Magtymguly Turkmen State University, the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and the Seyitnazar Seydi Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute with the International Centre for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the PRC and Xinjiang Normal University. The agreements provide for the development of joint educational and research projects, the expansion of cultural exchange and the strengthening of a shared educational and information space between the parties.
Turkmenistan participates in international Erasmus+ educational events
28.06.2026Teachers from the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan are taking part in international Erasmus+ programme events held from 20 to 30 June at Angel Kanchev University of Ruse in the city of Ruse (Bulgaria). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. The purpose of the visit is to study modern approaches to higher education, exchange experience in innovative teaching methods and digital educational technologies, as well as to develop international scientific cooperation. On the first day, an opening ceremony was held with the participation of representatives from 13 universities across 10 countries, including Turkmenistan, Bulgaria, France, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Albania, and Montenegro. Participants presented the achievements of their institutions, international projects, and cooperation experience. During the programme, discussions focus on the implementation of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in the educational process, the development of blended learning, interactive teaching methods, improving the effectiveness of scientific research, and enhancing the competitiveness of universities. As part of the visit, the international conference “CompSysTech'26” is also taking place, dedicated to computer systems and technologies. Participants are examining issues related to the development of artificial intelligence, information systems, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, software, and digital transformation.
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