Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The 2nd European Union Education Fair, organized by the EU Delegation to Uzbekistan and the National Erasmus+ Office, will showcase some of the leading EU universities and international academic agencies.

The universities will meet prospective students in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Namangan. The fair is conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Youth Policy and Sports, and local universities.

"The European Union is highly regarded as a prominent education and research center. Several EU countries are home to some of the world’s top-ranked universities, making the EU a significant player in global higher education that warmly welcomes students from Uzbekistan.  Uzbekistan’s future prosperity rests on its talented youth. Education forms the bedrock, essential for sustainable development. University education in the European Union also fosters global knowledge and skills that will fuel progress in Uzbekistan after return of the graduates", stated Charlotte Adriaen, Ambassador of the European Union to Uzbekistan. 

Several European Union countries, including Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Romania, Spain will showcase their undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. The National Agencies of France – Campus France, the Czech Republic – DZS and Germany – DAAD will present the wide-range study opportunities in their countries.

Featured institutions like the University of Bucharest and Freie Universität Berlin, renowned for academic excellence, will participate. This event, relevant for high school seniors and university students aspiring for education in the European Union, offers a unique chance to explore top-notch educational opportunities.

In a view of the next 2024 Erasmus+ Call for proposals both EU and the local universities will explore institutional cooperation within Erasmus+ projects. Information about individual Erasmus+ scholarships along with the national scholarships of EU Member States will attract the attention of young people.

The EU Education Fair, supported by Team Europe, echoes the messages of the European Year of Skills, emphasizing lifelong learning. Additionally, it resonates with Uzbekistan’s Year of Human Care and Quality Education, symbolizing our shared commitment to nurturing skills and fostering high-quality education in the country. Co-organizers are EU Member States and the National Erasmus+ Office in Uzbekistan. Free entrance.