Uzbekistan reports decrease in citizens pursuing education overseas
February 16, 2026. 17:07 • 56 sec
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ТASHKENT, February 16. /Dunyo IA/. In 2025, a total of 28,954 citizens of Uzbekistan went abroad for educational purposes, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
According to the National Statistics Committee, compared to 2024, the number of Uzbek citizens going abroad for studies decreased by nearly 6,900 people, or 19.3%.
The top 10 most popular countries for Uzbek students in 2025 were:
Russia – 6,498
Tajikistan – 6,039
Kyrgyzstan – 4,648
South Korea – 3,513
Türkiye – 2,496
China – 1,259
Kazakhstan – 1,097
United Kingdom – 886
Germany – 391
USA – 351
The decline in the number of students going abroad reflects a growing interest in domestic educational opportunities and a more selective choice of international destinations.
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