Uzbekistan launches elite school to prepare students for top global universities
New “Harvard School” will train gifted students for admission to world’s top 10 institutions as part of national education reform
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has launched a national initiative to help high-performing students gain admission to the world’s leading universities, including the creation of a new elite institution known as the Harvard School.
According to Daryo News, the program—titled “Gifted Children of the President”—was unveiled during a national education reform conference on May 15. It aims to address the country’s low admission rates to top-ranked global universities and to reshape academic pathways for talented youth.
Despite thousands of Uzbek students pursuing studies abroad, officials said only about 1% are enrolled in universities ranked among the global top 100. Authorities believe targeted academic preparation could dramatically improve those outcomes.
“If we could systematically guide students, help them select universities, and establish focused training programs, our results would double,” said President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the conference.
The newly established Harvard School, named after the renowned medieval scholar Al-Biruni, will function as an international institution.
In its first year, the school will admit 60 students who have completed eighth grade, offering a curriculum tailored to prepare them for admission to top 10 universities worldwide.
To support the initiative, 208 academic advisors from existing presidential and specialized schools will be assigned to general education institutions across the country.
Their task will be to identify and mentor around 3,000 promising students annually, helping them apply to leading U.S. and international universities such as Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Cornell.
The program is part of Uzbekistan’s broader education reform strategy aimed at improving global academic competitiveness and reversing the country’s historically low representation in elite academic institutions.
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