Erasmus+ Information Seminar Held in Khorezm Region

On 12 October 2026, RANCH University in Urgench, Khorezm region, hosted an information seminar dedicated to opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ Programme.

The seminar provided students and higher education institution staff with detailed information about international grants, academic mobility opportunities, eligibility criteria, and application procedures under the Erasmus+ Programme. Particular attention was also given to promoting Study in Europe opportunities.

The event opened with welcoming remarks by Zafar Ibragimov, Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation, Technology Transfer and Global Cooperation at RANCH University, and Mahmudjon Utkurov, Project Manager at the National Erasmus+ Office in Uzbekistan.

During the seminar, Mahmudjon Utkurov delivered a presentation on Erasmus+ opportunities available to higher education institutions in Uzbekistan, including International Credit Mobility (ICM), Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE), and Jean Monnet Actions. He also introduced opportunities under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions within the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme.

Nafisa Erimmetova, Head of the International Cooperation Department at Al-Khwarizmi University, presented the achievements and outcomes of the Erasmus+ CBHE projects QUARTZ, I2-PLEDGE, and INMACOM, as well as the expected results of the WASTE-UZ project.

Asadbek Matkurbonov, Specialist at the International Cooperation Department of Urgench RANCH University of Technology, shared his experience with the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) programme.

In the second part of the seminar, Khumora Yunuskhojayeva, Project Manager at the National Erasmus+ Office in Uzbekistan, delivered a presentation on Erasmus Mundus programmes and International Credit Mobility (ICM). Her presentation highlighted opportunities for studying at European universities, participating in international academic mobility, and benefiting from Erasmus Mundus programmes.

Otabek Khojayev, Associate Professor at the Department of Digital Technologies at RANCH University, also presented the achievements and results of the Erasmus+ CBHE QUARTZ project.

The seminar concluded with a question-and-answer session, during which participants had the opportunity to ask questions about Erasmus+ participation, international grants, and academic mobility opportunities.

The information seminar served as a valuable platform for raising awareness of the Erasmus+ Programme among students and higher education representatives in the Khorezm region, encouraging participation in international educational opportunities, and sharing the achievements and experiences of Erasmus+ projects.