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ntrance Exam Period Begins in Turkmenistan
Today, the entrance examination period has begun in Turkmenistan for higher educational institutions and secondary vocational schools specializing in pedagogical, medical, and cultural studies.
The entrance exams are being held directly in the buildings of universities and vocational schools.
According to the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, for the 2025–2026 academic year, it is planned to admit 16,782 students to higher educational institutions and 10,879 students to secondary vocational schools.
As previously reported, the document submission period for applicants to higher educational institutions and secondary vocational schools in the pedagogical, medical, and cultural fields was held from July 14 to 27. Meanwhile, the submission period for applicants to secondary vocational schools in the financial-economic and accounting fields will continue until August 18.
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The competition, designed for young people across Central Asia, was organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty in partnership with the National Federation of UNESCO Clubs of Kazakhstan, the British Embassy in Astana, and the Association of UNESCO Clubs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Participants submitted creative works in two categories: “Women and Artificial Intelligence” and “Women in the World of Sport.” Following evaluation, 25 outstanding works by artists under the age of 18 from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan were selected.
The Turkmenistan team’s mentor, teacher Jeren Badyyeva, received a special certificate in recognition of her pedagogical guidance and contribution to the preparation of the students.
The final exhibition showcasing the top 25 entries was held in Almaty from December 3 to 8, featuring selected works from young participants, including those from Turkmenistan. All winners were awarded certificates and commemorative gifts.