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International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs to Open in Ashgabat on September 1
30 Aug. 08:37The International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs is set to open in Ashgabat on September 1, coinciding with the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. This was announced by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, where the government’s performance for the first eight months of 2025 was reviewed.
The President emphasized the strategic importance of the new university for the country’s development and invited Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to attend the opening ceremony.
The university's inauguration will be part of nationwide celebrations marking the start of the academic year. On the same day, a new academic building of the State Energy Institute will open in the city of Mary, along with new schools and kindergartens across the country.
These developments reflect Turkmenistan’s consistent socio-economic progress. In the first eight months of 2025, GDP growth reached 6.3%, and numerous industrial and social infrastructure projects were completed under national development programs.
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Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers
24 Aug. 14:45The 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.
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