The key facts

  • The deadline for paying contracts and enrollment for the 2026/2027 academic year has been extended to November 1 (previously — to October 15).
  • By this date, at least 25% of the annual amount must be paid under the basic contract and at least 50% under the differentiated contract.
  • From 2026/2027, children of teachers studying full-time in bachelor's programs at state universities can receive a 30% contract compensation via kontrakt.edu.uz.

Contract payment deadline extended to November 1

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation announced that the deadline for paying tuition contracts and officially enrolling students in universities for the 2026/2027 academic year has been extended to November 1. This was reported by Kun.uz and Gazeta.uz, citing the ministry. The deadline had previously already been moved — to October 15.

Who the extension applies to

The extended deadline applies to applicants recommended for enrollment in bachelor's and master's programs, as well as to students who have been transferred, reinstated through transfer, or reinstated to their studies for a second time.

Minimum payments

According to Gazeta.uz, by the established deadline, at least 25% of the annual tuition cost must be paid under the basic contract, and at least 50% under the differentiated contract.

30% compensation for children of teachers

Istoriya also reminds that starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, a procedure for compensating 30% of the contract amount for children of pedagogical workers is being introduced. The benefit applies to those studying full-time in bachelor's programs at state universities. To use it, an application must be submitted through the kontrakt.edu.uz platform.