As part of ongoing reforms in the higher education system of Uzbekistan, aimed at expanding opportunities for professional qualification improvement and retraining of citizens, a new regulation has been approved.
Opportunity for Second Higher Education
According to this new procedure, approved by a government decree, citizens who already have a higher education can now obtain a second and subsequent higher education based on a special three-year educational program at Tashkent State Law University (TSLU).
Admission Procedure and Deadlines
Applicants with a higher education apply for the 'Jurisprudence' field of study based on the results of entrance examinations. Document submission is carried out annually through the special electronic system of the Agency for Knowledge and Competence Assessment from July 10 to August 10 inclusive.
Furthermore, according to this regulation, applicants only take tests in profile subjects and foreign languages. Benefits provided in general entrance exams do not apply to the special three-year program. However, the existing procedure remains valid for individuals who possess international certificates in foreign language proficiency.
Master's Degree Study Periods
The study periods at the master's level have also been defined. Specifically, bachelor's graduates in the 'Jurisprudence' field study in the master's program for one year, while graduates of related fields study for two years.
Significance of the Reform
This procedure provides broad opportunities for citizens with a higher education who wish to gain additional specialization in the legal field, expand their professional activities, and raise their knowledge level in the field of law. It is expected that this decision will contribute to the improvement of the system for training qualified lawyers in the country and enhance the quality of legal education.