Education system in Uzbekistan

Education system in Uzbekistan.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has undergone significant, deep structural reforms in its higher education system over the course of its 15 years as an independent nation. The Republic of Uzbekistan's proper place in the international community was the main objective of these reforms. Without overhauling the system of education and upbringing, it was in fact impossible to provide the nation with an independent economy, social and political stability, and the development of its intellectual and spiritual potential. Islam Karimov, the first president of the Independent Republic of Uzbekistan, acknowledged the need for significant changes to the educational and upbringing systems of the younger generation as soon as the country gained its independence. The state's strategy in the area of education that could transform it into the priority sphere has been developed and conducted.
In order to adapt to the demands of the new era, the educational system was thus rebuilt starting in 1991 in accordance with the needs of an independent state. This procedure was followed step-by-step in accordance with the different types and levels of education, including early childhood, secondary school, secondary specialized education, professional (vocational), and higher education. 42 institutions of higher learning were operating in the republic prior to its independence, including three state universities (Tashkent, Samarkand, and Karakalpak), 14 pedagogical or language schools, 9 engineering-technical, 3 agricultural, 7 medical-pharmaceutical, and 3 culture and arts institutions, as well as one economic cooperative, physical culture, and sports. The majority of these institutions—19—were located in Tashkent, with the remaining ones spread across Samarkand, Andijan, and Bukhara. As a result, the republic's third and fourth higher education institutions were spread across four cities. Uzbekistan had one of the highest rates of student enrollment in higher education among the Soviet republics prior to independence, despite having such limited resources. Additionally, the standard of education in Uzbekistan was high, and many well-known individuals from around the world graduated from Uzbekistan’s universities.