PhD Programmes

Basic Doctoral (Ph.D) Applicants

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Master's degree or an equivalent diploma of higher education (in a relevant specialty).
• A national or internationally recognized certificate confirming English language proficiency at B2 level or above, in accordance with the procedure established by legislation. This requirement does not apply to applicants who have completed their Bachelor's and/or Master's education entirely in English, provided they hold the relevant supporting document.
• At least one scientific article published in a scientific journal.
• At least two conference papers published in the proceedings of international or national scientific conferences.

Independent Researcher — (Ph.D) Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Master's degree or an equivalent diploma of higher education (in a relevant specialty).
• A national or internationally recognized certificate confirming English language proficiency at B2 level or above, in accordance with the procedure established by legislation. This requirement does not apply to applicants who have completed their Bachelor's and/or Master's education entirely in English, provided they hold the relevant supporting document.
• At least two scientific articles, of which at least one must be published in a journal indexed in the Q1–Q3 quartile of the Scopus or Web of Science scientific bibliographic databases.
• At least one conference paper published in the proceedings of an international or national scientific conference.

Full-time Applicants:

• Statement.
• CV.
• Copy of a master’s diploma or an equivalent diploma of higher education.
• Copy of the work book (employee record book), certified in accordance with the established procedure (for working applicants).
• List of published scientific articles and their copies.

• English Proficiency Certificate (B2 or above).

• Holders of the Government Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan must submit a copy of the relevant document.

Independent Researcher (Part-time Ph.D.) Applicants:

• Statement.
• CV.
• Copy of a master’s diploma or an equivalent diploma of higher education.
• Copy of the work book (employee record book), certified in the prescribed manner.
• List of scientific papers and their copies.
• Recommendation(s) from employer/head/supervisors.

English Proficiency Certificate (B2 or above).

• Entrance examinations for Ph.D. are conducted annually from November 5 to 25.
• The results of enrollment are announced by December 5.
• The study period begins in January of the following year.

For New Uzbekistan university Ph.D programmes:

Admission to non-priority specialties is carried out through an interview procedure, conducted in English.
Admission to priority specialties is carried out through the presentation and defense of a research project, conducted in English.

Applications for the Full-time Ph.D. Programme are accepted from September 15 to October 15, 2026.

Applications for the Independent Researcher (Part-time Ph.D.) Programme are accepted quarterly according to the following schedule:

• First intake: October 5 - November 5
• Second intake: January 15 - February 15
• Third intake: April 15 - May 15
• Fourth intake: July 15 - August 15

All applications must be submitted through daraja.ilmiy.uz

For inquiries about the Ph.D. programmes, please contact us at admission@newuu.uz.

PhD Admission for Foreign Applicants

Foreign applicants may pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University through one of the following programmes:

1. “Foreign” Basic Doctoral (PhD) Programme

2. Independent Researcher (PhD) Programme

Admission Requirements

Both programmes have the same admission requirements. Applicants must have:

• At least two scientific articles, including at least one article published in a journal indexed in the Q1–Q3 quartiles of the Scopus or Web of Science scientific bibliographic databases.
• At least one conference paper published in the proceedings of an international or national scientific conference.

“Foreign” Basic Doctoral (PhD) Programme

Admission to the “Foreign” Basic Doctoral Programme is conducted on a fee-contract basis.

Depending on the applicant’s scientific achievements, admission interview results, overall scientific potential, and research readiness, the University may grant a tuition discount of up to 100% of the contractual tuition fee.

Application Period: September 15 – October 15, 2026

Independent Researcher (Part-time PhD) Programme

Applications for the Independent Researcher (Part-time PhD) programme are accepted quarterly:

• First intake: October 5 – November 5
• Second intake: January 15 – February 15
• Third intake: April 15 – May 15
• Fourth intake: July 15 – August 15

Application Submission

All applications must be submitted through daraja.ilmiy.uz.

Contact

For inquiries regarding the PhD programmes, please contact admission@newuu.uz.