Chapter I introduction to higher education system

Certification
Upon completion of the Bachelor programme, graduates are awarded the Bachelor degree and a state diploma, which entitles them to start professional activity. The Higher education institution is a body responsible for the certification of its students. A graduate also receives a diploma supplement (in Uzbek
- Diplomga Ilova) that contains information about the level, type and content of the graduate's curriculum. Only students who have obtained a Bachelor degree in a specific branch of study may apply for a specific Master programme. Diplomas awarded by international HEIs in the territory of Uzbekistan are recognized by governmental authorities and do not require nostrification.
Short-Cycle Higher Education
Some Bachelor degree programme allow the option to accelerate studies using interconnected syllabi by individuals who have specialised secondary, vocational education with a major similar to (similar in general professional training) the major of the given branch of higher education.
The list of education branches and conditions for training on interconnected syllabi is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Curricula of higher education may be covered in the following ways: full time and part-time training, in a form of external and distant education.
The list of Bachelor fields and Master specialities, which are allowed for part-time training, is specified by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Students receiving part-time training are provided with benefits at the place of employment as it stipulated by Articles 248-250; 254-257 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan13.
Second Cycle Programmes
The Master degree programme provides knowledge in specific areas and lasts for a period of minimum two years after the Bachelor programme. Upon completion of the Master programme students are awarded a state diploma (in Uzbek - Magistr), which entitles them to work in relevant professional areas.
Admission to Master degree studies is on a competitive basis. Only students who have obtained a Bachelor degree in a specific field may submit documents to apply for the Master speciality, which corresponds to the previous Bachelor degree programme.