Ministry of Higher Education: working group created to assess whether a number of rectors are fit for their positions

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation held a meeting with rectors of state universities. Among the problems raised were 13.8 thousand unemployed graduates of 2026, outdated educational literature and delays in dormitory construction. Rectors were given 15 days to organize reception of students and faculty.

Aziz KarimovFirst published on tafs uz 7 November 2026 at 17:102 min read

The key facts

A working group has been created to study whether a number of university officials are fit for their positions
13.8 thousand graduates of state universities of 2026 are unemployed
Of 29.7 thousand reviewed textbooks, 5.5 thousand are more than 20 years old

Meeting with rectors and the problems raised

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation held a meeting with the participation of rectors of state universities, the ministry reported on November 6. The discussion covered the quality of education and graduate employment, work with appeals and executive discipline, student housing conditions, energy saving, international cooperation and personnel matters.

Figures cited by the ministry

According to the ministry, 13.8 thousand graduates of state universities of 2026 are unemployed. Of the 29.7 thousand educational publications analyzed, 5.5 thousand were printed more than 20 years ago, and for some subjects there is no literature at all. Delays in dormitory construction and shortcomings in studying conditions in rented apartments where students live were also noted.

Decisions and instructions

Following the meeting, it was decided to create a working group to study whether a number of officials at higher education institutions are fit for their positions and to prepare a conclusion based on its results. Those responsible were instructed to eliminate the shortcomings within the established deadlines. Rectors were ordered to organize reception of students and faculty within 15 days, resolve their problems on the spot, and also draw up monthly, quarterly and annual work plans.

Context

Kun.uz previously reported that students in Tashkent are being required to install the 'Xavfsiz talaba' ('Safe Student') app; the publication cites this report as background. The details of the newly created group's work — its composition, deadlines and criteria for evaluating rectors — were not disclosed in the official statement.