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Institute of agriculture and agritechnologies of Karakalpakstan

Republic of Karakalpakstan State Website

3,543

Students

3

International students

217

Teaching staff

3

Faculties

14

Departments

1992

Founded

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About the university

INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND AGROTECHNOLOGIES OF KARAKALPAKSTAN

       In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 28, 1992, “On Organization of New Educational Places in the Republic of Uzbekistan”, Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated March 11, 1992 and the Resolution of the Collegium of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan number 4 / 5 dated April 26, 1992, Nukus branch of the Tashkent State Agrarian University was organized on the basis of the Faculty of Agricultural Economics of the Karakalpak State University.

     Nukus branch of the Tashkent State Agrarian University was reorganized into the Agrarian Faculty of the Karakalpak State University in line with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan №211 from June 3, 1995, “On the Development of Higher Education Institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan” and during 1995-2003 in the structure of the agrarian faculty demand for staff, material and technical support improved.

       Nukus branch of the Tashkent State Agrarian University has been restored on the basis of the Agrarian Faculty of the Karakalpak State University named after Berdakh which was approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Admission to Higher Education Institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2003-2004 academic years” dated June 14, 2003, № 269 and it is the only place where education has been funded over the years, the academic staff was trained and completed with professors and teachers.

       In accordance with the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan №415 of 03.09.2004 “On the Development of the High-Performance Labor System for the Agricultural and Water Economy of the Republic”, the new structure of the branch has been approved and it has a history of development, taking into account the requirements emerging in the years.

For international students

Facilities for International Students

  1. 🏫 Language of Instruction and Adapted Programs
    - Educational courses are offered in Karakalpak, Uzbek, Russian, and English, depending on the chosen program.
    - Customized curricula and subjects are available for international students.
    - If necessary, courses in Uzbek, Karakalpak, and Russian languages will also be organized.

  2. 🏠 Dormitory Accommodation
    - Separate dormitory buildings are available for international students.
    - The dormitories offer comfortable and modern conditions: sleeping areas, Wi-Fi, kitchens, laundry, and shower facilities.
    - 24/7 security and administrative supervision are provided.

  3. 📚 Library and IT Infrastructure
    - Students have free access to a modern library, electronic resources, textbooks, and academic databases.
    - Computer labs, internet centers, online classes, and digital learning platforms are also available.

  4. 🍽️ Dining and Medical Services
    - There is a student canteen on campus that offers affordable and high-quality meals.
    - Primary medical assistance and consultations are provided through the student polyclinic.

  5. 🤝 International Student Support Office
    - The institute’s International Relations Department offers continuous support with documents, visas, residence permits, and other needs of international students.
    - Orientation (adaptation) programs and mentoring systems are available for newly arrived students.

  6. 🏀 Sports and Cultural Life
    - The institute provides sports halls, football and volleyball fields, and gym equipment.
    - Various cultural events, international friendship evenings, competitions, and excursions are organized for international students.

  7. 🎓 Post-Graduation Opportunities
    - Graduates can pursue careers or research in Uzbekistan or abroad.
    - The institute also offers opportunities for international internships and training programs.

International partnerships

Our institute has contracts with 13 states and 64 universities. Of these, Kazakhstan implements joint programs and projects with Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Japan, Korea and Iran.

Language courses

At the Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies of Karakalpakstan, special attention is given to teaching foreign languages, and a number of language courses have been launched. In particular, English language courses are conducted by the institute’s professors and teachers, and Japanese language courses are regularly organized with the participation of volunteers from Japan’s JICA organization.

Opportunities for students

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Faculties

The “Agrotechnology and Forestry” faculty at the Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies of Karakalpakstan is a specialized unit focused on training highly skilled agronomists, agro-engineers, and forestry experts to support the agro-economic and ecological development of the region.

🎯 Faculty Mission:
To educate professionals capable of applying modern agrotechnologies, managing forestry, using land resources efficiently, controlling agroecosystems, ensuring ecological sustainability, and thinking innovatively.

📚 Study Programs Offered:

  • Agrochemistry

  • Agronomy

  • Plant Science

  • Organic Farming and Food Security

  • Plant Protection and Quarantine

  • Plant Breeding and Seed Production

  • Storage and Primary Processing Technology of Agricultural Products

  • Vegetable, Melon and Potato Growing

  • Medicinal Plant Cultivation and Processing Technology

  • Forestry

🔬 Core Subjects Include:
Crop science, agrochemistry, forest reclamation, soil science, plant protection, ecology and environmental conservation, agrotechnics, and GIS technologies.

🧪 Practical Training & Labs:
Hands‑on work in modern labs, field plots, greenhouses, and nurseries, with industrial practice at forestry and agricultural enterprises.

🌍 International Collaboration:
The faculty collaborates with European and Asian agricultural universities and offers students opportunities for international internships and academic exchanges.

🎓 Careers for Graduates:
Graduates find employment in:

  • Agricultural enterprises

  • Forestry and landscape design companies

  • Environmental monitoring and control agencies

  • Research institutes

  • National and international projects

The “Mechanization of Agriculture and Water Management” faculty at the Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies of Karakalpakstan is a vital educational and research center focused on optimizing agricultural practices through modern machinery and efficient water resource management.
It prepares experts in agricultural equipment, irrigation systems, and water resource governance.

🎯 Main Faculty Goals:

  • Train engineers with theoretical and practical knowledge of efficient agricultural machinery use.

  • Educate specialists in water resource management, irrigation technologies, hydraulic calculations, and drainage system design and operation.

  • Develop professionals capable of implementing digital agrotechnologies and automated management systems.

📚 Degree Programs:

  • Agricultural Mechanization

  • Land Cadastre and Land Management

  • Water Management and Land Reclamation

  • Hydraulic Structures and Pump Station Operations

🔬 Core Subjects:

  • Agricultural Machinery and Mechanisms

  • Hydraulics and Hydraulic Engineering

  • Design of Water Management Facilities

  • Pump and Water Conveyance Systems

  • Environmental Monitoring

  • Energy-Efficient Technologies

  • Digital Control and GIS Technologies

🧪 Practical Training & Facilities:

  • Practical work in mechanical workshops, hydraulic labs, simulators, and field training sites.

  • Industry internships at water management facilities and agricultural machinery enterprises.

🌐 International Collaboration:
The faculty partners with universities in Europe, Russia, China, and other countries in engineering and irrigation fields. Students participate in foreign internships, online courses, and joint projects.

🎓 Graduate Employment:
Graduates find opportunities in:

  • Agricultural machinery service centers

  • Water management organizations (irrigation systems, water supply agencies)

  • Farms and agricultural enterprises

  • Environmental and engineering design institutes

  • International projects and NGOs

  • Research and consulting centers

The “Zooinjeneriya” (Zootechnics) faculty at the Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies of Karakalpakstan is a prominent educational and research hub that trains qualified specialists in animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, sericulture, ecology, and aquatic bioresources.

🎯 Faculty Objective:
To develop professionals with strong theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in modern livestock farming, veterinary care, sericulture and mulberry cultivation, aquaculture, and environmental sustainability.

📚 Key Major Programs:

  • Sericulture and Mulberry Cultivation

  • Veterinary Medicine

  • Zootechnics (cattle, sheep, goats, poultry production)

  • Ecology and Environmental Protection

  • Aquatic Bioresources and Aquaculture

🧪 Practical Training & Laboratories:
Students attend biological, veterinary, and ecological laboratories, and gain hands‑on experience at sericulture centers, fish farms, livestock enterprises, and ecological stations.

🌍 International Collaboration:
The faculty cooperates with universities in Russia, China, Turkey, Germany, and beyond. Students have access to internships, joint scientific projects, and academic exchange programs.

🎓 Career Paths:
Graduates can work in:

  • Animal husbandry and veterinary clinics

  • Sericulture and aquaculture enterprises

  • Environmental monitoring and control centers

  • Research institutes

  • State and private agro‑companies

  • International projects and NGOs

Fields of study

Accounting and auditing (in agriculture) 60410200 Bachelor
Agricultural mechanization (by sectors) 70810101 Bachelor Master's
Agrochemistry 70810702 Master's
Agrochemistry and agro-soil science. 60810100 Bachelor
Agronomist, quarantine inspector, teacher-researcher 70820101 Master's
Agronomy 60810400 Bachelor Master's
Breeder and seed grower, teacher-researcher 70810601 Master's
Corporate governance 60410900 Master's
Crop Production 70810402 Master's
Ecology 70520202 Master's
Ecology and environmental protection 60520200 Bachelor
Economics 60310100 Bachelor
Field of study: Fruit and vegetable growing and viticulture 60811000 Bachelor Master's
Field of study: Organization and management of a greenhouse 60812000 Bachelor
Field of study: Technology of cultivation and processing of medicinal plants 70811101 Bachelor Master's
Field of study: Use of hydraulic facilities and pumping stations 60812500 Bachelor
Forestry 70820101 Master's
Forestry and greening of residential areas. 60820100 Bachelor
Information and communication technologies 60610100 Bachelor
Jurisprudence (agricultural law) 60420100 Bachelor
Land Resources Use and Management 70811601 Master's
Land cadastre and land surveying. 60811600 Bachelor
Logistics (agro-logistics) 60411700 Bachelor
Management. 60410800 Bachelor Master's
O‘simliklar himoyasi va karantini 70810501 Master's
Plant Breeding and Seed Production 70810601 Master's
Plant protection and quarantine. 60810500 Bachelor Master's
Plant quarantine and protection (by methods) 70811001 Master's
Selection and seed production of agricultural crops. 60810600 Bachelor
Silk and mulberry. 60810900 Bachelor Master's
Soil assessment and land degradation. 60810300 Bachelor
Technology of Storage and Processing of Agricultural Products (by product types) 60811300 Bachelor
Technology of storage and processing of agricultural products. 60810700 Bachelor Master's
Vegetable grower - agronomist, teacher-researcher 70811003 Master's
Vegetable, rice and potato growing 60811900 Master's
Veterinary Medicine 60840100 Bachelor
Veterinary sanitation, veterinary-sanitary expertise and hygiene of animal products processing 70840401 Master's
Water Management and Land Reclamation 60811200 Bachelor
Water bioresources and aquaculture 60830100 Bachelor
Zooengineering. 60810800 Bachelor

Institute of agriculture and agritechnologies of Karakalpakstan

Silk and mulberry.

Master's 2 year en

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Land cadastre and land surveying.

Bachelor 4 year en

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Crop Production

Master's 2 year en

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Agrochemistry

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Corporate governance

Master's 2 year en

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Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor 4 year en

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Water bioresources and aquaculture

Bachelor 4 year en

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Field of study: Use of hydraulic facilities and pumping stations

Bachelor 4 year en

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Water Management and Land Reclamation

Bachelor 4 year en

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Field of study: Fruit and vegetable growing and viticulture

Bachelor 4 year en

12 600 000 so'm

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Plant Breeding and Seed Production

Master's 2 year en

25 220 000 so'm

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Management.

Master's 2 year en

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Notable alumni

Oralbeva Indira Kengesbay qızı

Recipient of the Tolepbergen Qayipbergenov State Scholarship, student of the Bachelor's Degree Program in Medicinal Plant Cultivation and Processing Technology.

Adilbaeva Aysulu Amanbay qızı

Recipient of the Ibrayim Yusupov State Scholarship and a student of the Agricultural Crop Breeding and Seed Production program.

Saparniyazova Gulchexra Islambek qızı

Recipient of the Beruni State Scholarship, student of the Medicinal Plant Cultivation and Processing Technology program.

Student reviews

Yume Yuhara

🌾 Patience and renewal amidst the Aral sands – impressions by Japanese student Yume Yuhara During the 2024–2025 academic year, Yume Yuhara from Tohoku University participated in the "Academic Mobility" program and spent a year at the Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies of Karakalpakstan, studying “Agrochemistry and Soil Science.” This academic journey was not only about scholarly research but a meeting of cultures and a silent dialogue with nature. 🌿 Life amid the desert – spirit of scientific devotion Yume took part in field practice on the dried basin of the Aral Sea, working on planting saksaul, growing halophytes, and rehabilitating saline soils. Under the scorching sun, seeing seedlings struggling to survive in cracked earth—tended with care—became a moment where "life revealed its essence." 🧪 Research and transformation She studied plant tolerance to soil salinity, conducted field measurements, and performed in-depth agrochemical analyses. In her view, the Aral region could become a global laboratory for ecological restoration. She notes: “I witnessed the patience of plants, the resilience of nature, and the strength of the human spirit. Every saksaul sapling is a solitary flag of hope.” 🌍 Karakalpakstan – a land that captured her heart For Yume, Karakalpakstan became not only a place of study but a land of warmth and soul. She was touched by the hospitality, the beauty of Uzbek and Karakalpak languages, the traditions of Navruz, and local cuisine. “Karakalpakstan is a land where hearts bloom in the desert. Here, I learned not only to study but to truly live.” 🎓 Looking ahead – science, patience, collaboration Yume plans to share her Aral region experience in Japan through lectures, scientific articles, and international seminars. She aims to continue scientific collaboration and apply ecological lessons to Japan’s environmental challenges. ✨ Conclusion Yume Yuhara’s scientific journey in Karakalpakstan stands as a bridge between cultures, filled with respect for nature and knowledge. It symbolizes patience and renewal—like a saksaul tree sprouting in the desert sands.