Accreditation

Commitment to Excellence in Higher Education

 The National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan named after Nizami is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement. Accreditation plays a central role in ensuring that our educational provision aligns with internationally recognized quality standards and prepares graduates for success in an increasingly global environment.

Our accreditation activities reflect the University's commitment to transparency, academic excellence, student-centred learning, and international collaboration.

 

Institutional Accreditation 

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)

The National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan named after Nizami is committed to strengthening institutional excellence through internationally recognized quality assurance practices. The University is undertaking institutional accreditation with the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA, United Kingdom) in alignment with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).

Institutional accreditation provides an independent evaluation of the University's governance, academic standards, quality assurance systems, learning and teaching, student support, and continuous improvement processes. Through this process, the University demonstrates its commitment to maintaining high academic standards, promoting a culture of quality, and enhancing the student learning experience in accordance with internationally recognized best practices.

 

Programme Accreditation

 

The National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan named after Nizam is committed to ensuring that its academic programmes meet internationally recognized standards of quality, relevance, and academic excellence. International programme accreditation provides independent external validation that our curricula, teaching and learning practices, academic staff, quality assurance systems, and graduate outcomes satisfy globally accepted benchmarks.

The University has successfully achieved international programme accreditation from leading German accreditation agencies for selected programmes in the field of Natural Sciences.

 

ACQUIN Accreditation

 

Founded in 2001, ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute) is an internationally recognized accreditation agency headquartered in Germany. Operating in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG), ACQUIN is a full member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA).

 

In 2026, three academic programmes of the University successfully received international accreditation from ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute), one of Germany's leading accreditation agencies.

This accreditation confirms that the accredited programmes meet international standards in:

 

• Academic quality and curriculum design;
• Teaching and learning processes;
• Qualifications and expertise of academic staff;
• Internal quality assurance and continuous improvement.

The accreditation further strengthens the University's international reputation and demonstrates its commitment to providing high-quality education that meets global academic expectations.

 

For further information and verification of the accreditation decision, please visit ACQUIN's official Accreditation Database.

 

 

ASIIN Accreditation

 

Founded in 1999, ASIIN (Accreditation Agency for Study Programmes in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics) is an internationally recognized, independent, non-profit accreditation agency based in Germany. ASIIN specializes in the accreditation of study programmes and higher education institutions, with particular expertise in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, economics, and related disciplines.

 

The University's Bachelor's programmes in Chemistry and Biology, together with the Master's programmes in Teaching Methodology of Chemistry and Teaching Methodology of Biology, have been awarded international accreditation by ASIIN (Accreditation Agency for Study Programmes in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics).

These programmes are the first in the Republic of Uzbekistan to receive ASIIN accreditation, representing a significant milestone for both the University and the country's higher education sector.

The accreditation is valid until 30 September 2030 and confirms that the programmes comply with internationally recognized standards in:

 

• curriculum and learning outcomes;
• teaching and assessment practices;
• academic staff qualifications;
• scientific research and innovation;
• quality assurance and continuous programme enhancement.

ASIIN accreditation enhances the international recognition of the University's qualifications and supports graduates' academic and professional mobility worldwide.
 

Building upon its achievements in international programme accreditation and its ongoing commitment to institutional quality assurance, The National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan named after Nizami continues to strengthen its culture of excellence through continuous improvement, international collaboration, and adherence to globally recognized standards.

 

The University remains committed to delivering high-quality education, preparing future educators and professionals, and contributing to the sustainable development of higher education in Uzbekistan and beyond. 

 

For further information about the ASIIN accreditation, please refer to the official announcement published by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.