Tashkent Metropolitan University explores collaboration opportunities with Lancaster University

8 Jul 2023 | News, Uncategorized

Tashkent Metropolitan University (TMU) is currently engaged in discussions with Lancaster University in Great Britain to establish a partnership aimed at fostering academic cooperation and exchange.

High-level representatives from Tashkent Metropolitan University, including Founder and President Bekhzod Djalilov, along with founders Abduvali Abdumavlanov and Samariddin Shamsiev, recently held productive talks with Professor Marwan Izzeldin, Associate Dean (International) of Lancaster University, via online conference calls.

The discussions focused on exploring various aspects of collaboration between the two educational institutions, with a particular emphasis on academic affairs, student exchanges, and faculty collaboration. Both universities expressed their commitment to establishing fruitful partnerships that would benefit their respective student bodies and contribute to the advancement of higher education.

During the talks, the possibilities of launching 2+2 programs, facilitating student exchange initiatives, organizing summer schools for students, and inviting professors from Lancaster University to deliver lectures at TMU were thoroughly examined. The sides also agreed to explore possibility of launching 2+1 and 3+0 programs in the future.

These initiatives aim to provide TMU students with enriched educational experiences, broaden their global perspectives, and foster academic excellence through interactions with renowned faculty members from Lancaster University.

Bekhzod Djalilov, Founder and President of Tashkent Metropolitan University said: “We are excited about the possibilities that this partnership with Lancaster University holds. The exchange of knowledge and expertise between our institutions will create remarkable opportunities for our students, enabling them to thrive academically and professionally in an increasingly interconnected world.”

The ongoing talks between Tashkent Metropolitan University and Lancaster University demonstrate the commitment of both institutions to broaden international cooperation and provide students with a comprehensive educational experience that transcends geographical boundaries. By leveraging each other’s strengths, TMU and Lancaster University aim to establish a collaborative framework that will enhance academic opportunities and foster cross-cultural understanding.

Lancaster University is one of the top public universities in Lancaster, United Kingdom. It is ranked #122 in QS World University Rankings 2024 and #122 of World University Rankings 2023 of Times Higher Education.