The procedure for admission of students to the Tajik National University at the bachelor’s level
In order to modernize the system of centralized entrance examinations to institutions of higher professional education in the Republic of Tajikistan, by Decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan dated March 5, 2008 No. 114, the State Institution “National Testing Center” was created, which, according to the charter, is called upon to organize and conduct centralized entrance examinations to institutions of higher professional education in the Republic of Tajikistan. Therefore, taking into account the high role and importance of these exams in the field of science and education, this institution was restructured and its administrative subordination was changed, and by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the respected Emomali Rahmon, dated February 10, 2014, No. 138, the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan was created on its basis.
All citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan who have graduated from secondary general education institutions of the country take entrance exams for admission to universities through the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan in the manner established by the legislation of the country.
In this regard, those wishing to enroll in the Tajik National University for a bachelor’s degree program can submit documents to the registration points of the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (annual announcements about the time and place of work of the registration points are published on the website (https://ntc.tj/tj/), more detailed information can be found here).
Admission of students to the Tajik National University at the bachelor’s level is carried out only through the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan for citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan (for foreign citizens on the basis of the Regulation and interstate and interuniversity agreements).
The procedure for admission of students to the Tajik National University after secondary vocational educational institutions (colleges)
1. The Tajik National University announces admission of graduates of specialized colleges to relevant areas and specialties for budget and contractual groups.
2. Persons who graduated from specialized colleges with a diploma “with honors” are accepted to the second year of full-time and part-time education in the current specialties of the university based on the results of an interview, provided that the course and specialty correspond (taking into account no more than 13 differences in the curricula, determined by a representative of the education department).
3. Persons who have graduated from specialized colleges and received a state diploma are admitted to the second year of full-time and part-time study at the university based on the results of the competition, provided that the field of study and specialty correspond (taking into account no more than 13 differences in the curricula).
4. Persons who have graduated from secondary vocational educational institutions in a pedagogical specialty are admitted to the second year of correspondence education at a higher education institution (pedagogical specialty) based on the results of a competition in budgetary and contractual groups, provided that the direction of study and the specialty correspond (taking into account no more than 13 differences in the curricula).
5. Documents that applicants submit to the university admissions committee: – an application addressed to the rector; – a document on secondary vocational education of the state standard – original (a certificate of completion of a secondary vocational educational institution is not accepted).
6. Graduates of budget groups of specialized colleges who have not completed their studies within 3 years submit documents to the admissions committee, including a copy of the diploma (notarized); – a medical certificate (form No. 086.u), 6 photographs (size 3×4 cm);
- passport or other identification document;
- military ID or registration certificate of conscription for military service;
7. The educational document of applicants who graduated from private colleges, in addition to the seal of the educational institution, must contain the seal of the city or district education department.
8. If the applicant is not satisfied with the interview results, he/she has the right to review the interview results (even written) within 2 days by filing an appeal (the appeal committee is created by the order of the rector) in the manner established by the university. Consideration of the appeal is not a retake of the interview, but only a check of its correctness and is formalized in a protocol.
9. Applicants who have received secondary vocational education abroad, after nostrification (equivalence) of educational documents and determination of the level of education, can submit documents to the admissions committee of the university under the state supervision body in the field of education.
10. Education at the Tajik National University is conducted in Tajik, Russian and English. The duration of study is 4 years for a bachelor’s degree and 5 years for medical and related specialties.
11. Students under 35 years of age are accepted to the full-time department, and there are no age restrictions for the correspondence department. Applicants can apply for only one specialty of the chosen faculty.
12. When submitting documents and participating in interviews, applicants must comply with the requirements of the “Recommended dress code for students of higher professional education organizations of the Republic of Tajikistan”.
13. Applicants can contact the Admissions Office and the Education Department of the University for additional information, consultations and documents.
The procedure for admission of students to the Tajik National University to obtain a second higher professional education
1. In accordance with Article 41 of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan and Article 19 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Education”, citizens with higher professional education are allowed to receive secondary and additional higher professional education only on a contractual basis (insolvent).
2. Taking into account the availability of higher professional education among citizens, the period of study is determined after determining the differences in the curricula (depending on the qualification), including the actual study of specialized subjects. After the applicant passes the interview-competition, the education department determines the differences in the curricula depending on the requirements of the current educational programs of the university and submits them to the admissions committee.
3. After reviewing the applicants’ documents, the admissions committee carries out the following admissions procedure, taking into account the number of discrepancies:
- if there are no more than 7 distinctions in subjects from the third year;
- with more than 7 distinctions in subjects from the second year of study.
4. Applicants with a first higher professional education, in order to obtain a second higher professional education, shall submit the following documents within the established time period in accordance with the regulatory legal acts of the level of higher professional education and these Rules:
• application addressed to the rector of the university;
• state diploma with an appendix on graduation from a higher professional educational institution (original);
• a copy of the work record book on work activity in accordance with the chosen direction, course and specialty;
• medical certificate (form No. 086-U);
• 6 photographs (size 3×4 cm);
• passport or identity document;
5. The order of the rector of the university on the enrollment of students for obtaining a second higher professional education is issued no later than 15 days from the date of the interview based on the decision of the admissions committee.
6. Candidates who fail to appear for the entrance interview on the specified date without a valid reason will be considered as having failed the interview.
7. If an applicant is dissatisfied with the results of the competition, he/she has the right to review the results of the interview (even written) within 2 days by filing an appeal in the manner established by the university.
Place of submission of documents: Dushanbe, Buni Hisorak microdistrict, “Student town”, building No. 10, TNU admissions office.