Erasmus+ Information Seminar Held at Fergana State University

On 17 October 2026, Fergana State University hosted an information seminar dedicated to opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ Programme.

The main objective of the seminar was to familiarise students and higher education institution staff with international grants, academic mobility opportunities, cooperation projects, eligibility criteria, and application procedures under the Erasmus+ Programme. Particular attention was also given to study opportunities in Europe through the Study in Europe initiative.

The event opened with welcoming remarks by Professor Bahodirjon Shermuhammadov, Rector of Fergana State University, and Mahmudjon Utkurov, Project Manager at the National Erasmus+ Office in Uzbekistan.

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

Abduraxmon Asraqulov, Associate Professor at the Department of Accounting and Finance at Fergana State University, delivered a presentation on projects implemented at the university.

Professor Jahongir Gofurov, Vice-Rector of the University of Innovative Technologies, delivered a presentation entitled “How to Develop an Erasmus+ Project?” He highlighted the results of the Erasmus+ CBHE projects REILEAP and Text4Future, as well as the expected outcomes of the Food4FUTURE and GREENTEX projects under the 2026 Erasmus+ CBHE call.

In the second part of the seminar, Mahmudjon Utkurov delivered a presentation for students on Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) and International Credit Mobility (ICM) opportunities. The session covered opportunities to study at European universities, participate in international academic mobility programmes, and benefit from available grants.

Mukhibilloh Abdurahimov, Specialist at the International Department of Fergana State Technical University, also shared practical experience in implementing Erasmus+ CBHE projects, drawing on the university's experience.

The event concluded with a question-and-answer session, during which participants exchanged views on developing Erasmus+ projects, applying for international grants, and participating in academic mobility programmes.

The information seminar served as a valuable platform for raising awareness of the Erasmus+ Programme among students and higher education representatives in the Fergana region, strengthening international cooperation, and encouraging new project initiatives.