About university
University Vision
Mission
UWED’s mission is to educate and develop highly qualified professionals in international economics, international relations, and international law through high-quality, practice-oriented education grounded in international best practices and innovative teaching. The University equips students with advanced analytical capabilities, applied skills, and a strong sense of professional ethics and civic responsibility. In doing so, the University prepares graduates who develop and apply the professional competencies required for effective professional practice in diplomacy and economic diplomacy, in international economic relations and global trade, in legal practice, and in public administration, contributing to the advancement of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy priorities and sustainable international development.
UWED serves as a platform for lifelong learning and professional development, strengthening the country’s pool of qualified specialists for ministries and agencies, the private sector, and international organizations. The University advances fundamental and applied research that supports evidence-informed decision-making and contributes to global scholarship, while expanding substantive international academic cooperation and partnerships.
Core Values
Academic Excellence: A commitment to the highest standards in education and research, ensuring outstanding learning quality and strong student achievement.
Leadership and Professionalism: Fostering leadership qualities and a high standard of professionalism among students, and preparing graduates to lead positive change in society and on the global stage.
International Cooperation and a Global Outlook: Promoting global partnerships and intercultural understanding, and preparing students for effective engagement in foreign policy and diplomacy at the international level.
Innovation and Critical Thinking: Encouraging innovative thinking, modern approaches to problem-solving, and lifelong learning to address pressing global challenges and enhance international practice.
Sustainability and the SDGs: Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals by integrating sustainability principles into education, research, and university governance, while fostering a responsible approach to decision-making.
Integrity and Ethics: : Upholding the principles of honesty, academic integrity, and fairness across all areas of activity, and cultivating a culture of trust and ethical conduct.
Social Responsibility: Committing to service to society by nurturing students’ awareness of responsibility to their country and the global community, and encouraging the application of acquired knowledge for the public good.
The University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) is one of Uzbekistan’s leading specialised higher education institutions in international relations, diplomacy, law, and economics. Established on 23 September 1992 and operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the university plays a distinctive role in preparing highly qualified professionals for the country’s engagement with the international community.
UWED combines academic excellence, policy relevance, language training, and research in key areas of global affairs. With programmes spanning international relations, international law, political science, economics and management, the university equips students with the analytical, professional, and intercultural competencies required in a rapidly changing world.
Today, UWED is home to more than 5,320 students across undergraduate and graduate programmes and brings together a diverse academic community supported by experienced faculty, international cooperation, and visiting professors from leading institutions around the world.
Main Tasks and Activities
As set out in the UWED Charter, the university’s main tasks include:
- educating highly qualified specialists in foreign policy, international cooperation, and foreign economic affairs;
- strengthening analytical thinking, professional competence, and practice-oriented learning;
- supporting the retraining and advanced professional development of personnel for public institutions;
- advancing fundamental and applied research in international relations, diplomacy, and foreign economic development;
- preparing academic and scientific-pedagogical personnel in priority areas of international studies;
- developing professional interpretation, communication, and language skills for international engagement;
- promoting innovation, expert dialogue, and cooperation with domestic and international partners;
- contributing to the university’s institutional development and the country’s broader reform agenda.
School of International Relations
The School of International Relations offers undergraduate and graduate programmes in both international relations and political science. Its interdisciplinary curriculum combines the study of diplomacy, foreign policy, international security, regional studies, and global affairs with political analysis, governance, public policy, and contemporary political processes, supported by strong language preparation and practice-oriented learning.
Its alumni serve in the Presidential Administration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic missions and embassies, international organisations, and leading policy and research centres in Uzbekistan and abroad.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/faculties/4
School of International Law
The School of International Law delivers undergraduate and graduate programmes in jurisprudence, international law, and international business law. Students receive strong academic and practical preparation in public and private international law, comparative law, international legal regulation, and dispute resolution.
Its alumni pursue careers in the Ministry of Justice, the Oliy Majlis, courts and other justice institutions, diplomatic service, human rights bodies, law firms, and international organisations.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/faculties/6
School of International Economics and Management
The School of International Economics and Management provides undergraduate and graduate education in international economics, management, finance, and world economic affairs. Its programmes integrate economic theory, global markets, strategic management, quantitative analysis, and practice-oriented learning.
Its alumni hold positions in the Presidential Administration, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade, the Central Bank, major trade and investment institutions, academia, and the private sector.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/faculties/5
Executive Education
Executive Education at UWED provides practice-oriented professional learning for senior public-sector officials, corporate executives, and organisational leaders. Its programmes focus on leadership, strategy, negotiation, international communication, investment, public-private partnership, digital transformation, and other areas critical to decision-making in a rapidly changing global environment.
Delivered in cooperation with international academic and professional partners, these programmes combine global expertise with practical relevance to Uzbekistan’s development context.
Learn more: https://executive.uwed.uz/
Specialized Academic Departments
UWED’s specialised academic departments provide disciplinary depth across international relations, political science, law, economics, finance, and quantitative methods. Together, they support the university’s interdisciplinary academic profile and contribute to both teaching and research.
Department of International Relations
The Department of International Relations provides specialised training in diplomacy, foreign policy, international security, regional studies, and global affairs. It equips students with analytical, research, and communication skills needed to understand and navigate contemporary international processes.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/32
Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science offers interdisciplinary training in political theory, governance, public policy, comparative politics, and contemporary political processes. Students develop strong analytical, research, and communication skills for careers in public administration, policy analysis, consulting, and academia.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/31
Department of Civil Law and Private International Law
The Department of Civil Law and Private International Law specialises in civil, commercial, and private international law, with particular emphasis on legal relations involving foreign elements. Its teaching combines doctrinal foundations with practical legal skills relevant to business, contracts, dispute resolution, and international legal practice.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/38
Department of International Law and Public Law Sciences
The Department of International Law and Public Law Sciences offers training in international law, constitutional law, administrative law, legal theory, and other public law disciplines. It prepares students to understand the legal and institutional foundations of governance, public administration, and international legal order.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/37
Department of International Finance and Investments
The Department of International Finance and Investments focuses on global finance, investment processes, financial markets, and international economic decision-making. Students gain analytical and practical knowledge relevant to careers in banking, investment, public finance, and international business.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/36
Department of International Economy
The Department of International Economy provides teaching and research in microeconomics, macroeconomics, world economy, international economic relations, development economics, and related fields. It prepares students for analytical and professional work in public institutions, research centres, international organisations, and the private sector.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/35
Department of Systems Analysis and Mathematical Modelling
The Department of Systems Analysis and Mathematical Modelling develops students’ quantitative, analytical, and research skills through training in econometrics, statistics, information technologies, quantitative methods, and systems analysis. It supports evidence-based decision-making across economics, social research, and management.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/33
Language Education
Foreign language training is an integral part of UWED’s international academic profile. Alongside specialised education in international relations, law, economics, and political science, the university places strong emphasis on multilingual preparation and intercultural communication. Through its language departments, students develop the linguistic and professional communication skills required for careers in diplomacy, international cooperation, legal practice, and global business.
Language instruction at UWED combines general language proficiency with professionally oriented training in areas such as academic writing, diplomatic correspondence, business communication, legal writing, and language for international affairs. This approach supports the university’s mission to prepare graduates for work in multilingual and internationally engaged environments.
Department of English
The Department of English provides training in both General English and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), closely aligned with students’ academic specialisations in international relations, political science, law, and economics. Its courses include academic writing, diplomatic correspondence, business writing, legal writing, and professionally oriented English for future international specialists.
The department uses learner-centred and practice-oriented teaching methods, including debates, simulations, role play, blended learning, and digital tools, to strengthen students’ professional communication skills in international contexts.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/45
Department of European and Turkic Languages
The Department of European and Turkic Languages offers instruction in a range of European and Turkic languages, including French and German as major and second foreign languages, as well as Spanish, Italian, and Turkish. Its teaching combines language proficiency, intercultural competence, and professionally oriented communication skills relevant to international academic and professional contexts.
The department places particular emphasis on modern teaching methods, interactive formats, and the integration of language learning with students’ main fields of study.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/42
Department of Oriental Languages
The Department of Oriental Languages provides instruction in a range of Asian and Middle Eastern languages, including Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Indian, and Urdu. Its programmes are designed not only to develop language proficiency, but also to deepen students’ understanding of the history, culture, politics, and traditions of the countries concerned.
The department’s international cooperation and intercultural activities further strengthen UWED’s global academic environment and support professionally oriented language education across the university.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/44
Department of Uzbek and Russian Languages
The Department of Uzbek and Russian Languages develops students’ oral and written communication skills in both academic and professional settings. It supports future international specialists through training in communication skills, academic and official language, service correspondence, speech culture, and public speaking.
The department also contributes to students’ broader linguistic and intercultural preparation by combining language instruction with literature, formal communication, and professionally relevant written and spoken practice.
Learn more: https://www.uwed.uz/en/divisions/43
Affiliated Institutions
In addition to its internal academic and administrative structure, UWED includes several affiliated institutions that extend its educational, research, and professional training ecosystem. These include the Diplomatic Academy, the Institute of Advanced International Studies, and the UWED Academic Lyceum.
Institute of Advanced International Studies
The Institute of Advanced International Studies is an independent, international, and interdisciplinary research institute affiliated with UWED. Established in 2022, it promotes research, analysis, and public engagement on contemporary international issues through publications, lectures, conferences, and expert dialogue.
Learn more: https://iais.uz/en
Diplomatic Academy
The Diplomatic Academy at UWED was established in 2022 to provide systematic professional training for reserve and mid-career diplomatic personnel in Uzbekistan. Its programmes focus on foreign policy, foreign economic activity, diplomatic protocol, international negotiations, and other practice-oriented areas relevant to diplomacy and public service.
Learn more: http://www.da-uwed.uz/en/about
AL UWED
The UWED Academic Lyceum provides specialised pre-university education in exact sciences (economics), social and humanities disciplines (law), and foreign philology (English). As part of the broader UWED ecosystem, it supports the early academic development of future specialists in international, legal, and economic fields.
Learn more: https://aluwed.uz/en