The International Relations Department at New Uzbekistan University (NewUU) has rapidly emerged as one of the most dynamic engines of the university’s growth, transforming it into a recognized hub of academic and cultural exchange in Central Asia. Far beyond signing memorandums, the department fosters living, breathing partnerships that actively shape the experiences of students, faculty, and collaborators from around the world.

A network without borders

Today, NewUU enjoys strong ties with more than 50 universities and institutions spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. This network supports a wide range of initiatives: semester- and year-long student exchanges, faculty research collaborations, dual-degree opportunities, and joint events. Prestigious partner universities include Khalifa University (UAE), University of Passau (Germany), Comenius University Bratislava (Slovakia), ITMO University (Russia), Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany), Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan), Sejong University (Korea), Khazar University (Azerbaijan), University of Debrecen (Hungary), İstanbul Gelişim University (Turkey), and the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in Korea.

Opportunities across continents

Through its Summer School programs, the department connects NewUU students to unique learning environments and perspectives. From the historic halls of Peking University to the innovation-driven labs of MIT, from Hong Kong Polytechnic University to Xi’an Jiaotong University, these programs immerse students in global issues, cutting-edge research, and cultural discovery. Others take part in specialized gatherings like the HPAIR Asia Conference at the University of Tokyo, the Aral Sea Symposium in Kazakhstan, or collaborative programs with institutions like Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenyang Normal University, and Sichuan University.

A stage for global conversation

The department also acts as a gateway for influential voices. In just the past year, NewUU has hosted or met with a remarkable lineup of global figures and institutions. Notable visitors include Arkady Dvorkovich, President of FIDE; leading economists and policy experts from the Asian Development Bank; delegations from universities such as the University of Lisbon, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Queen Rania Teacher Academy; as well as representatives from international organizations including DAAD, ACCA, and AMBA & BGA.

Events range from high-profile guest lectures and policy discussions to strategic industry meetings. For instance, sessions on emerging economic trends, the future of artificial intelligence, and financial machine learning have brought together students, academics, and practitioners in dialogue. Industry-linked events, like the Uzbek-German Business Conference, further integrate NewUU into international professional networks.

A culture of connection

The department’s work is not confined to official agreements. Its daily activity creates an open-door campus culture—one where students can strike up conversations with visiting scholars from Germany, attend a lecture by a finance professor from Japan, join a workshop led by a British entrepreneurship program, or prepare to study abroad in Korea.

By maintaining a steady calendar of academic, professional, and cultural exchanges, the International Relations Department ensures that global engagement is part of everyday life at NewUU. Its vision is clear: to provide students not just with an education, but with the perspective, adaptability, and networks needed to thrive in a fast-changing, interconnected world.

With its ambitious partnerships, diverse opportunities, and unrelenting pace of activity, the International Relations Department stands as one of the strongest pillars of New Uzbekistan University’s identity—and one of the reasons it is increasingly recognized as a rising international institution in the heart of Central Asia.