First Vice-Rector for Youth Affairs and Spiritual-Educational Work of the Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi:
Yaxshibayev Doniyor Sultonbayevich
Extensive work is being carried out in our country to radically improve the education system, increase its quality and efficiency, and strengthen the material and technical base of educational institutions. At the same time, serious measures have been taken to ensure transparency in the university admissions process and to prevent corruption and bribery in the education sector.
Thanks to the reforms in the education system, the situation has changed significantly, and the principle that “those who have knowledge, ability, and potential will study” has begun to be applied. Therefore, determined efforts are being made to eradicate corruption in education completely.
However, although the fight against corruption is becoming increasingly strict, its roots, like those of a weed, still remain. It is unfortunate that some dishonest individuals, who make a habit of living off illicit income at the expense of the dreams of youth striving to study honestly, are still encountered. This negatively affects the healthy atmosphere in our society. Especially on the eve of a new academic year, such illegal practices tend to resurface here and there. Sadly, such cases are not only seen in higher education institutions but also in lyceums, colleges, and even general education schools.
According to the decision of our President dated June 15, 2022, "On the organization of admission processes to state higher education institutions," transferring from one state university to another is allowed only in the following two cases:
– If a student gets married and wishes to transfer to a university located where their spouse resides permanently;
– If a civil servant is relocated for work and wants to transfer their spouse’s or minor child’s education to that new location (based on a letter from the hiring ministry);
In other cases, "internal transfers" are not allowed—neither to another region nor to another university within the same region.
Transfer from abroad is allowed in the following three cases:
– The student must take a test or creative exam in a corresponding or similar specialty and achieve the required passing score;
– If the student fails to achieve the passing score, they may transfer on the basis of a one-time differentiated paid contract;
– Transfer from abroad to a non-corresponding or unrelated specialty is not allowed. The entire transfer process is conducted transparently and free from corruption.
Admission to master’s programs is carried out without examinations based on the GPA obtained during undergraduate studies. The student must hold a national or international certificate demonstrating foreign language proficiency. The cancellation of the previously required specialty exams conducted by department members is a clear indication of eliminating corruption in this area as well.
In short, the efforts launched in recent years to prevent corruption and to fight against all its forms in the higher education system have begun to yield results in a short time. The attention given to university professors and lecturers, including significant increases in their salaries, has also had a positive impact.
Today, healthy and clean blood flows through the veins of the higher education system. But corruption does not die easily. I believe that the fight against it must never stop, not even for a minute.
New forms of corruption continue to emerge. We must remain vigilant. The activeness and patriotism of our students are crucial in this fight, and we must never forget or neglect that.
Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of the Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khwarizmi:
Sultanov Djamshid Bakhodirovich
In recent years, important organizational and legal reforms have been implemented in our country in the field of combating corruption. Systematic measures are being taken to raise the legal awareness and culture of the population and to foster an uncompromising attitude toward corruption in society.
Creating a corruption-free society and government is a solid guarantee of the country's development. On December 7, 2018, in a speech dedicated to the 26th anniversary of our Constitution, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, stated: “We will never achieve our goals with corruption.”
All anti-corruption reforms carried out by the state aim to protect the rights and interests of citizens.
Particular attention is being paid to the preparation of competitive specialists who think independently and possess high moral and ethical qualities by establishing an uncompromising attitude toward corruption in the education sector.
Specifically, in his address to the Oliy Majlis on January 24, 2020, our President said: “We must create all the conditions for our energetic, ambitious youth, who want to get higher education, work on themselves, and become knowledgeable. That is why we will increase the coverage of school graduates with higher education to at least 25 percent in 2020, and in the future up to 50–60 percent.”
In recent years, efforts to prevent corruption and to fight against all its manifestations in the higher education system have begun to show results. The care shown toward university professors and teachers, especially the significant increase in their salaries, has had a strong effect.
Today, clean and healthy blood flows through the veins of the higher education system. But corruption does not die easily. I believe the fight against it must never stop—not even for a minute.
New forms of corruption are also emerging. We must stay alert. The activeness and patriotism of our students are essential in this regard, and we must remember and ensure that always.