Recently, critical materials based on anonymous appeals regarding the activities of Navoi Innovations University have been published in certain online publications and social networks.
Along with expressing our stance on the issues raised in these materials, we consider it important to provide information about the university's role in the life of society, the achievements made to date, and the work being carried out.
Navoi Innovations University began its activities in 2023 based on the opportunities created for developing non-state higher education and expanding educational coverage in the country. Today, more than 10 thousand students are studying at the university.
The establishment of the university created additional opportunities for youth in Navoi region and nearby areas to obtain higher education without moving away from their places of residence. This also serves to reduce the expenses of families related to sending their children to study in other regions or abroad.
At the same time, the university well understands that modern educational buildings, a safe and comfortable educational environment, a solid material and technical base, and the potential of qualified professors and teachers are equally important in ensuring quality education.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also recently, in connection with the establishment of the Ministry of Education and Science, defined the tasks of improving educational quality, applying new approaches in the field, developing education suited to market demands, competition, and private sector participation.
These tasks also impose a great responsibility on non-state higher education institutions. After all, along with expanding educational coverage, it is also important to improve its quality and train specialists who meet the demands of the labor market.
Of course, certain organizational and practical issues may arise in any institution expanding the scope of its activities in a short period. The important thing is to eliminate them in a timely manner without ignoring them and to prevent their repetition.
Scientific activity and achieved results
Along with the educational process at the university, attention is also paid to scientific research, innovative projects, and supporting talented youth.
In particular, Dilnoza Shodiyeva, a student in the preschool education direction, became a laureate of the State Scholarship named after Islam Karimov.
Republic and international scientific-practical conferences are organized at the university in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, green economy, philology, and education.
Additionally, 10 scientific articles indexed in international databases Scopus and Web of Science, and 114 scientific articles in republican journals have been published by professors, teachers, and researchers, 1 scientific grant has been won, 3 patents have been formalized, and 7 scientific developments have been implemented into practice.
International and local cooperation
The university has outlined directions for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and information technologies with the higher education institution MIT World Peace University in India.
Furthermore, representatives of the university participated in the BETT UK–2026 international educational technology exhibition in Great Britain, studying opportunities for establishing joint educational programs, academic exchange, and modern laboratories.
Cooperation agreements aimed at education, scientific research, and developing students' practical skills have been reached with the National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan, the Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy, and the Navoi branch of the Republican Scientific-Practical Center of Forensic Medical Expertise.
Graduate employment and student support
For the university, the finding of their place in the labor market by graduates is one of the important indicators of educational effectiveness.
In 2024–2025, 1049; in 2025–2026, 1224 students graduated from the university, of which 1002 in 2025 (95.5%) and 1121 in 2026 (91.6%) started their labor activities or were employed in their specialty.
Also, for talented youth and those in need of social support, 173 students were provided with educational grants, and 334 with scholarships. A total of 2,710,000,000 soums were directed to these purposes.
The university's activities also contribute to the regional economy and population employment. To date, 282 jobs have been created in the institution, with local specialists operating in all 282 of them.
Improving the educational process and material-technical base
In April of this year, a study was conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations regarding compliance with license requirements and conditions in the university's activities. After the study, an action plan was approved at the university, and responsible parties and execution deadlines were set.
Regarding the identified shortcomings, the activities of responsible employees were examined, labor contracts with some were terminated, and disciplinary measures were applied to others. Additionally, internal control was strengthened to prevent such cases from recurring.
Within the framework of this plan, curricula were redeveloped based on qualification requirements and approved by the University Council.
Course names were harmonized with the HEMIS system, and the teaching loads of professors and instructors were reviewed. Additional educational buildings and spaces were engaged, and rental agreements for their use were concluded. Computer labs and classrooms were re-equipped, and special language labs were organized.
In order to develop the information technology infrastructure, contract No. 553493 was concluded with the foreign enterprise LLC "SERVERCORE CIS".
The use of data center services of the SUE "UNICON.UZ" was established, and the moodle.niuedu.uz e-learning platform was launched.
The carried out work and documents confirming them have been submitted to the ministry. Relevant conclusions of authorized organizations in the fields of sanitary-epidemiological, fire safety, and construction have been obtained regarding the main educational building of the university.
The work to further strengthen the material-technical base, expand educational spaces, and improve the necessary conditions for the educational process is being continued.
About the first-year student welcome event
The article also raised objections regarding the gathering of first-year students on the university premises on October 5 of this year.
In fact, on that day, a festive event dedicated to welcoming first-year students titled “First step — first study day” was organized in the courtyard of the university's main building located at 39 Toshkent Street, Karmana district. The event was pre-planned, and official letters were sent to relevant state agencies to ensure safety.
Some images spread on social networks belong precisely to this event. There were no cases of canceling or postponing classes to another day due to a lack of classrooms.
Professors, teachers, and personnel policy
Today, 203 full-time professors and teachers operate at the university. 74 of them hold a scientific degree or title, and the scientific potential indicator constitutes 39 percent. In addition, 18 professors and teachers have been engaged on a concurrent basis.
In May of this year, the teaching loads of professors and teachers were reviewed, and relevant documents were formalized. Remuneration of employees' labor and their material stimulation are carried out based on established internal regulations.
Assumptions regarding the management's previous labor activity and potential conflicts of interest are also presented in the article.
It is worth noting that a person's previous labor activity or held position does not automatically mean the existence of a conflict of interest or violation of the law. Specific evidence and an objective approach are important in giving legal evaluations to such issues.
The university is ready to ensure legality in labor relations, review employee appeals in the established procedure, and cooperate with authorized bodies.
Criticism and responsibility
Navoi Innovations University well understands that it is at a stage of development of its activities and that important tasks still lie ahead.
Our goal is not to run away from criticism, but to draw correct conclusions from it. Not to justify shortcomings, but to eliminate them. Most importantly, to feel responsibility for the education and future of thousands of young people who have placed their trust in the university.
The university will further improve its activities relying on the reforms, recommendations, and instructions aimed at developing non-state higher education by the Ministry of Education and Science newly established upon the President's initiative. After all, our shared goal is to provide quality education to youth and train qualified personnel who make a worthy contribution to our country's progress.
At the same time, we ask mass media representatives, when preparing materials regarding the university's activities, to take into account the institution's official responses and the work carried out, alongside the opinions in anonymous appeals.
The university is ready to maintain open dialogue with representatives of mass media, answer questions based on documents, and continue constructive cooperation.
Press Service of Navoi Innovations University
