Local and foreign citizens (on a fee-for-service basis) are admitted to the Graduate School of Science (hereinafter referred to as IPE) of Samarkand State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering for research internships, basic doctoral studies (PhD) and independent research (PhD) in 16 specializations based on the relevant regulatory legal documents established in the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Regulatory legal documents:
1. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 304 dated May 22, 2017: “On measures to further improve the postgraduate education system.” ([https://lex.uz/uz/docs/-3213410](https://lex.uz/uz/docs/-3213410))
2. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 606 dated July 19, 2019: “On improving the system of targeted training of highly qualified scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel.” ([https://lex.uz/uz/docs/-4430967](https://lex.uz/uz/docs/-4430967))
3. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 696 dated November 6, 2020: “On measures to ensure transparency and increase the effectiveness of the processes of training scientific degree-holding personnel.” ([https://lex.uz/uz/docs/-5084654](https://lex.uz/uz/docs/-5084654))
ADMISSION PERIODS TO THE INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
Applications for Research Internships, Basic Doctoral Studies (PhD) are accepted once a year:
• September 15th to October 15th
Applications for Independent Researchers (PhD) are accepted four times a year:
• September 15th to October 15th
• January 15th to February 15th
• April 15th to May 15th
• July 15th to August 15th
Documents are accepted through the Unified Electronic System (daraja.ilmiy.uz).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FROM APPLICANTS
Applicants for Research Internships, Basic Doctoral Studies (PhD), and Independent Researchers (PhD) must submit the following documents:
1. Brief biographical information.
2. A copy of the diploma of a Master’s degree from a higher education institution or completion of clinical residency (for medical sciences), or a diploma of higher education (under specialist programs) – if not integrated through the electronic system.
3. A copy of the document for the State Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (if available) (for citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan).
4. Copies of published scientific works (at least 1 article and 2 abstracts).
5. Letter of recommendation from the workplace (for Independent Researchers).
6. National or equivalent international certificate of proficiency in a foreign language (at the level required by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-5117 dated May 19, 2021).
(Not mandatory for applicants for Research Internships, Independent Researchers, and foreign citizens)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FROM FOREIGN APPLICANTS
Applicants for Research Internships, Basic Doctoral Studies (PhD), and Independent Research (PhD) must submit the following documents:
1. Brief biographical information.
2. If not integrated through the electronic system, a copy of the Master’s degree diploma or completion of clinical residency (for medical sciences) from a higher education institution, or a copy of the higher education diploma (for specialist programs).
3. Copies of published scientific works (at least 1 article and 2 abstracts).
4. Letter of recommendation from the workplace (for Independent Researchers).
SCIENTIFIC COUNCILS AWARDING DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) DEGREES IN RELEVANT SPECIALIZATIONS AT SAMARKAND STATE UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION NAMED AFTER MIRZO ULUG‘BEK
I. PhD.26./27.02.2020. T.109.01
• 05.09.03 – Heat Supply. Ventilation, Air Conditioning. Gas Supply and Lighting
II. PhD.26./26.01.2023. T.109.02
• 05.09.01 – Building Structures, Buildings and Constructions
• 05.09.02 – Foundations, Foundations and Underground Structures. Bridges and Transport Tunnels. Roads, Subways
• 05.09.05 – Building Materials and Products
III. PhD.26./26.01.2023. T.109.03
• 05.09.04 – Water Supply. Sewerage. Water Protection Construction Systems
• 05.09.06 – Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation Construction
• 05.09.07 – Hydraulics and Engineering Hydrology
IV. PhD.26./26.01.2023. T.109.04
• 06.01.10 – Land Management, Cadastre and Land Monitoring
• 11.00.06 – Geodesy. Cartography
• 11.00.07 – Geoinformatics
V. PhD.26./26.01.2023. T.109.05
• 18.00.01 – Theory and History of Architecture. Restoration and Reconstruction of Architectural Monuments
• 18.00.02 – Regional Planning. Urban Planning. Planning of Rural Settlements. Landscape Architecture. Architecture of Buildings and Structures
Information on successful DISSERTATION DEFENSES at the Institute of Postgraduate Education at Samarkand State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering named after Mirzo Ulugbek
January 1-May 1, 2025
• 6 researchers (PhD) successfully defended their theses.
• 1 foreign researcher – successfully defended his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) dissertation.
January 1-May 1, 2024
• 10 researchers (PhD) successfully defended their theses
January 1-May 1, 2023
13 researchers (PhD) successfully defended their theses
January 1-May 1, 2022
15 researchers (PhD) successfully defended their theses
January 1-May 1, 2021
9 researchers (PhD) successfully defended their theses
January 1-May 1, 2020
8 researchers (PhD) successfully defended their theses