Chinese International Technical College planned to open in Tashkent

Tashkent is set to welcome a new educational institution, the Chinese International Technical College, established through a partnership with China Oriental Education Holdings Limited. This initiative aims to bolster vocational training in Uzbekistan, with a specific focus on preparing specialists for the automotive sector.

The project involves a significant investment of $5.1 million from China Oriental Education Holdings. These funds will be directed towards the renovation and modernization of the college's facilities, located on the grounds of the Republican Professional College of Television and Radio in the Bektemir district. The existing building will be provided to the new college for a free 20-year lease.

The college is envisioned as a non-state educational institution, with its founders being China Oriental Education Holdings and the Agency for Vocational Education under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of Uzbekistan. It plans to offer full-time, evening, and dual-format programs on a tuition basis. A key objective is to train mid-level specialists and provide practical training tailored to the needs of major Chinese automakers, including BYD, Chery, and JAC.

Graduates will receive vocational education diplomas recognized within Uzbekistan, alongside international certificates. The Republican Professional College of Television and Radio will cease admitting new students from the 2027-2028 academic year, though current students will be permitted to complete their studies. The draft resolution for this new college is currently open for public discussion until September 1.