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Winners of the "Etut.developer" Hackathon Announced in Ashgabat
02 Apr. 05:26The "Etut.developer" hackathon, held among university students at the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan, has concluded with the announcement of the winning teams. The event, hosted at the "Oguz Han" Science and Technology Center, featured representative teams from 15 of the country's leading higher education institutions, all competing to showcase their prowess in software development and digital security.
During the competition, participants were tasked with creating original versions of the "Etut.developer" educational website while focusing heavily on ensuring robust cybersecurity. The students presented innovative ideas and development prototypes that integrated modern coding practices and protective algorithms. This hackathon served as a vital platform for young developers to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world IT challenges.
The final rankings of the competition are as follows:
• 1st Place: Teams from the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan and the International University for the Humanities and Development.
• 2nd Place: Students from the Institute of Engineering, Technical and Transport Communications of Turkmenistan and the Turkmen State Architecture and Construction Institute.
• 3rd Place: Representative teams from the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, the Border Institute of Turkmenistan, and the Military Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan.
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Entrance Examinations for Higher and Secondary Vocational Institutions Completed in Turkmenistan
24 Aug. 18:38Turkmenistan has officially concluded its admission campaign for higher and secondary vocational educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Held between July 13 and August 24, 2026, the examination process was conducted under state commission oversight and public supervision. Notably, entrance exams at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University and the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs were administered using a standardized testing format.
Following the examination results, over 18,000 applicants were admitted to higher education institutions. Under the newly implemented "Strategy for the Development of Higher Professional Education in Turkmenistan for 2026–2052," several new academic tracks were established across specialist, bachelor's, and master's degree levels, aligning with the "Atlas of Future Professions." Priority admission status was granted to international competition winners, top athletes, and high school medalists.
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