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Students of Magtymguly Turkmen State University succeed in international competitions

05 Jan. 12:15

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Students of Magtymguly Turkmen State University have achieved notable success in prestigious international competitions, earning high awards and effectively representing Turkmenistan on the global academic stage.

Second-year student of Italian Language and Literature, Aylar Arazberdiyeva, took part online in the international competition “Best Student of the CIS,” organized by Kazakhstan’s National Innovation Research Center “Bilim-Orkenieti” in cooperation with the “Zhana Kazakhstan” Republican Innovation Center. She was declared the winner for her contribution to the development of youth policy across CIS countries and was awarded a first-degree diploma, a commemorative badge, and a trophy. This accomplishment highlights the growing role of Turkmenistan in international educational initiatives.

Meanwhile, fourth-year law student Nuryagdy Bayryyev represented Turkmenistan at the 23rd International Research Competition “Best Scientific Work – 2025,” organized by the International Center for Scientific and Educational Cooperation in Penza, Russian Federation. Competing in the field of Legal Sciences, he presented a research paper entitled “Legal Foundations of National Security of Turkmenistan and the Specifics of Its Implementation.” The work earned a second-degree diploma. The research was conducted under the supervision of senior lecturer of the Department of Constitutional Law, PhD in Law O. Sukhanberdiyeva.

These achievements clearly demonstrate the strong academic potential of Magtymguly Turkmen State University and further enhance Turkmenistan’s reputation in the international scientific and educational community.

















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.