According to the National Statistical Committee, as of January 1, 2026, there were 15,500 researchers in Uzbekistan holding a PhD, candidate of sciences, or equivalent academic degree obtained abroad.
According to the National Statistical Committee, as of January 1, 2026, there were 15,500 researchers in Uzbekistan holding a PhD, candidate of sciences, or equivalent academic degree obtained abroad.
Compared to the same date last year, the number of such specialists increased by 1,400 people, which represents an increase of 9.9%.
Furthermore, the number of researchers holding a Doctor of Sciences (DSc) degree reached 4,800. According to the statistical committee, this figure increased by 1,800 over the year, demonstrating a growth of 60%.
The Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) intends to intensify the process of attracting qualified personnel from Uzbekistan. Currently, over 120 citizens of Uzbekistan work at the plant, with an average monthly salary ranging from 800 to 1000 dollars.
The possibilities for expanding recruitment were discussed between Eler Toshtemirov, Deputy Director of the Migration Agency, representatives of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Belarus, and the management of MAZ. The parties reviewed in detail the employment procedures, the order of conducting interviews, as well as the training and adaptation of new employees directly on the enterprise's territory.
A delegation from Uzbekistan inspected various facilities of the automobile plant, including production workshops, the canteen, and the dormitory. Furthermore, its representatives met with already employed citizens of Uzbekistan, providing them with clarifications regarding labor and migration legislation requirements.
As a result of the negotiations, an agreement was reached to accelerate the selection process for candidates and increase the number of specialists being attracted, taking into account the current staffing needs of the plant. However, information about the number of new open vacancies and the start date of recruitment has not yet been announced.
It should be noted that participants in the first organized employment program in Belarus previously complained about living conditions and the level of pay, claiming that they did not meet the initial promises.
