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Higher Education Sector Expands Student Enrollment Matrices for the Upcoming Academic Year

13 Jul. 07:33

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To systematically advance human capital and supply key national industries with specialized personnel, the state has initiated a significant expansion of enrollment capacities within higher educational institutions. Following executive ratifications during the recent cabinet session, the approved intake frameworks across all provinces, including the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, focus on scaling up secondary-to-higher education transition metrics.

According to verified statistical data published in the national press, the total volume of incoming undergraduate students for the current recruitment cycle will surpass the 18,000 threshold. In comparison to the previous year's intake metrics, which fell just short of 17,000, the updated state quotas incorporate exactly 1,239 additional academic placements. The upward shift reflects a structural commitment to expanding regional access to advanced technical and scientific fields.

The formal timeline for processing applicant portfolios and executing entry examinations is scheduled to operate from July 13 through August 24 of the current calendar year. To maintain administrative standardization and logistical efficiency, all mandatory entrance evaluations and screening procedures will be conducted on-site within the respective higher and vocational campus infrastructures, ensuring clear oversight during the competitive selection phase.

















Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers

24 Aug. 14:45

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The Swiss Government has officially opened the application cycle for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program target young specialists and researchers from Turkmenistan seeking to conduct post-graduate research or pursue doctoral studies at top Swiss universities and research institutes.

Key applicant requirements:

A Master’s degree or equivalent academic/professional credential;

Age limit: born after December 31, 1991;

A detailed research proposal including a timeline, core methodology, and planned objectives;

An official letter of academic sponsorship from a host professor in Switzerland;

For applicants currently residing in Switzerland, the entry date must not precede August 1, 2026.

The grant includes a monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, partial housing subsidies, and travel expenses. Research fellowships range from 6 to 12 months in duration. Electronic application submissions will remain open through November 27, 2026. Application procedures for Turkmen citizens are overseen by the Embassy of Switzerland in Baku.