Students of the Computer Science program at Tashkent Metropolitan University may receive opportunity to reimburse tuition fee
Students enrolled in the Computer Science program at Tashkent Metropolitan University will receive an opportunity to receive reimbursement for part of their tuition fees.
|This opportunity became available thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed between the U.S.-based company AKYLADE Inc. and the Digital Education Development Center (DEDC).
On 16 May 2025, a meeting took place between Rustam Karimjanov, Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies, Jonathan Weinberger from GameDevHQ, Jason Dion representing AKYLADE Inc., and Behzod Jalilov, Rector of Tashkent Metropolitan University.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of education in the field of information technology.
It is worth noting that Tashkent Metropolitan University cooperates with GameDevHQ and AKYLADE, and together they developed the Computer Science program.
Following the meeting, AKYLADE Inc. and the Digital Education Development Center signed a memorandum aimed at supporting and developing the IT sector in Uzbekistan and enhancing the professional training of young specialists in information technology, software development, and cybersecurity.
AKYLADE develops certification exams for IT professionals in accordance with the international ISO 17024 standard. The Digital Education Development Center confirms the compliance of these exams with the standards and manages the application process for tuition reimbursement through the official portal it-istedod.uz.
According to the memorandum, Uzbek citizens who successfully pass AKYLADE certification will be able to apply for tuition reimbursement under Cabinet Resolution No. 95 dated February 17, 2024. This initiative is aimed at encouraging the acquisition of internationally recognized certificates and increasing the competitiveness of specialists in the global IT market.
The parties agreed to cooperate in developing and implementing new professional and intermediate-level certifications, as well as maintaining a continuing education program required for all certified specialists for three years after receiving their certificates.
TMU President Bekhzod Djalilov emphasized that this memorandum opens new opportunities for Tashkent Metropolitan University students, providing them not only with the chance to receive high-quality training for in-demand IT professions but also financial support that significantly facilitates the learning process and enhances motivation for professional development.
University leadership and partners see this step as an important contribution to the country’s digital transformation and the formation of a qualified workforce ready to meet the challenges of the modern global market.
