Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) meeting 2025

Pre-Departure Orientation for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Holders Held in Tashkent

On July 3, 2025, a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) meeting was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tashkent for 13 students from Uzbekistan who have been awarded the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year.

The event was jointly organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan and the National Erasmus+ Office in Uzbekistan.

Distinguished guests at the event included:

• Mr. Mindaugas Kacherauskis, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan

• Ms. Sara Noshadi, Head of the UNESCO Office in Tashkent and Erasmus Mundus alumna

• Prof. Alisher Fayzullaev, former ambassador and renowned scholar in diplomacy

• Representatives from the Embassies of France, Germany, and Italy

For the first time, the PDO featured dedicated sessions aimed at offering practical guidance and sharing real-life experiences:

• Erasmus Mundus alumni and current students shared their personal journeys and insights

• Trainings were conducted on cultural adaptation and academic life in Europe

The event aimed to equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration needed as they prepare to begin a new and exciting academic journey in Europe.