Chapter I introduction to higher education system

Second level - Master programme
This level of higher education provides knowledge in specific areas and lasts for at least two years after the Bachelor degree. Master programme graduates are awarded a state diploma (in Uzbek: Magistr), which entitles them to work in the relevant professional areas or to continue education in postgraduate education establishments.
Second Higher Education
People with higher (specialised secondary, vocational) education may obtain a second and subsequent Higher (specialised secondary, vocational) Education. Second and subsequent higher (specialized secondary, vocational) education is obtained on contract-paid basis.
In particular, second higher education may be obtained by:
• individuals with Bachelor degree - in Bachelor's fields;
• individuals with Master degree - in Bachelor's fields and adjacent
• Master specialities.

The Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialised Education issues a specific list of Master specialities, which are suitable for obtaining second and subsequent higher education.

The state Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan for admission to educational institutions determines those Higher Education institutions that have a right to offer second and subsequent higher educational courses. Currently, 45 Higher Education institutions offer second higher education programmes, including 18 HEIs in Tashkent and 27 HEIs in regions.
Higher education institutions offering a second and subsequent higher education analyse previous educational experience (completed courses) of the students. Students have to take examinations in the relevant subjects in order to complete educational level in accordance with speciality requirements.
Second higher education is offered based on the specialities and methods of teaching of a higher education institution. Upon completion of the second and subsequent higher education programme students are awarded diplomas depending on results of attestation. Academic performance of the students admitted to the second and subsequent higher (specialised secondary, vocational) education is
evaluated based on a rating system for academic performance appraisal.