History of the Branch

The Branch of the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after Ivan Mikhaylovich Gubkin in Tashkent was organized in accordance with the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan I.A. Karimov as of January 12, 2007 for further development and improvement of the education of highly qualified personnel with higher education for the oil and gas and petroleum industry of the Republic and the expansion of international cooperation in the field of higher education.

The main objective of the Branch is the preparation of highly qualified specialists for the petroleum industry of the Republic in accordance with the educational programs adopted at the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after Ivan Mikhaylovich Gubkin and generally recognized international requirements for the quality of higher education, the goals and objectives of the National Program for the Training of Personnel of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The branch is a separate structural subdivision of the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M.Gubkin, a higher educational institution that provides training for specialists of all levels, including the training of scientific and pedagogical personnel.

The activity of the Branch is carried out in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation.

Admission of applicants and attestation of the graduates of the Branch are carried out in accordance with the requirements, procedures and deadlines set by the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M. Gubkin.

Education at the Branch is carried out according to curricula and programs approved by the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M. Gubkin.

Currently 45 faculty staff members work at the Branch, and out of 4 are doctors of science and 15 are candidates of science (PhD). In addition, the specialists of the Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M. Gubkin actively participate in the educational process.

The diploma of the established sample issued to the graduates of the Branch Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M. Gubkin is recognized as a document on higher education in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Graduates of the of the Branch Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M.Gubkin in Tashkent educated on the state grants basis are subject to compulsory work for three years period at enterprises and organizations of the oil and gas industry of the republic.

The University is proud of its alumni working in all oil and gas companies operating in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Currently Branch Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M.Gubkin in Tashkent is a modern innovative university, one of the flagships of the higher technical education of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In 2011, the Branch was included in the structure of the National Holding Company (NHC) “Uzbekneftegaz” according to the corresponding resolution of the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov.