On July 30, entrance exams for higher education institutions began in Turkmenistan following the completion of the application period for specialist, bachelor's, and master's programs.
The examination campaign is being conducted in stages across different regions and institutions and will continue until August 20. One of the first to start the entrance exams was Magtymguly Turkmen State University, with other regional universities to follow.
Particular attention is being paid to a newly established institution — the International University for Industrialists and Entrepreneurs — which is enrolling students for the first time in eight modern disciplines, including IT, mechanical engineering, economics, and law. The new university is based on the “University 4.0” model, integrating education, science, and innovation, and is geared toward the needs of the private sector and digital economy.
Starting from the 2025–2026 academic year, 13 new specialties will be introduced in a number of universities, including artificial intelligence systems, information technology, energy efficiency, banking, taxation, and analytics. These programs are being launched in response to growing demand from the real sector and the rapid development of the national economy.
According to the Ministry of Education, the key goal of the reforms is to train a new generation of professionals capable of working effectively in an era of digitalization and technological modernization. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s remarks on the need to improve education and the quality of personnel training serve as a guiding principle for the entire higher education system of Turkmenistan.
