About the programme
60310200 — International Relations
Academic Degree — BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Study System — Credit-Modular System
Mode of Study — Full-time
Duration of Study — 4 years
1. What will you study?
This program equips students with the skills to understand global political processes, manage interstate relations, and make decisions at the international level:
- Global Politics and Geopolitics: history of international relations, contemporary geopolitical processes, regional security, and foreign policy strategies of states.
- Diplomacy and Negotiations: diplomatic protocol and etiquette, international negotiation tactics, crisis management, and the fundamentals of conflict studies.
- International Law and Organizations: public and private international law, human rights, as well as the activities of international and regional organizations such as the United Nations (UN), Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
- International Economics: world economy, international trade, investment, and economic diplomacy.
- Foreign Languages: in-depth, professionally oriented study of two or more foreign languages at the B2/C1 level as one of the key requirements for becoming a successful diplomat and international expert.
2. Why choose this program?
Uzbekistan's open foreign policy, growing position in international rankings, and expanding integration with foreign countries have significantly increased the demand for specialists in this field:
- Prestigious career opportunities: graduates can hold strategic positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies, consulates, international relations departments of government institutions, international organizations, and major multinational corporations.
- Comprehensive analytical thinking: the program covers not only politics but also economics, law, history, and sociology, developing students' global perspective and analytical thinking skills.
- International networking: during their studies, students have opportunities to participate in international conferences, forums, and meetings with foreign delegations, allowing them to build valuable professional networks.
3. Learning methodology
The educational process in International Relations is conducted within a credit-modular system based on practical training and analysis, drawing on leading international educational practices:
- Diplomatic simulations: to connect theory with practice, students regularly participate in Model United Nations (MUN), diplomatic briefings, and simulations of official negotiations.
- Case studies: rather than simply memorizing facts, students analyze real historical and contemporary international political crises, conflicts, and treaties.
- Meetings and master classes: practicing diplomats, foreign ambassadors, international law specialists, and prominent political scientists are regularly invited to classes.
- Analytical writing and research: students receive extensive training in writing policy briefs, memoranda, and strategic articles on the foreign policies of different countries.
- Professional internships: theoretical knowledge is reinforced through professional internships at government institutions, think tanks, and representative offices of international organizations.
Students complete 60 ECTS credits per academic year. Educational programs are developed based on employers' feedback and requirements, ensuring their relevance and alignment with modern demands.
