Established: 1948 | Ranked #1 University in Tajikistan
About Tajik National University
Tajik National University (TNU) is the only university in Tajikistan with special National status. Ranked #1 by UniRank in 2024 and #23 in Asian University Rankings for Central Asia, TNU has strengthened its leadership in the higher education system of the Republic of Tajikistan throughout the 21st century.
TNU forms the image of university education in the republic, implements a system of continuous professional education, and expands educational programs at bachelor’s, specialist, master’s, and doctoral PhD levels. It trains specialists for many sectors of the national economy as well as for countries across Central Asia, the CIS, and the SCO. TNU has introduced a credit training system that corresponds to the Bologna system.
Key Highlights at a Glance
- 25,000+ Active Students
- 1,330+ Professors & Teachers
- 19+ Faculties
- 125+ Departments
- 112+ Research Laboratories
- 52+ Computer Labs
- 38+ Practice Hospitals
- 10+ Centers for Educational Research Services
Academic Programs
TNU offers a wide range of programs across 19 faculties:
- Bachelor’s Degree – 120 programs
- Specialty – 5 programs
- Master’s Programs – 84 programs
- PhD Doctoral Studies – 103 programs
Faculty & Academic Staff
TNU owes its success to a highly qualified teaching staff. The scientific and pedagogical potential of TNU is represented by 1,625 teachers, including 1,310 full-time teachers:
- 12 Academicians of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan
- 13 Corresponding Members of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan
- 178 Doctors of Science
- 545 Candidates of Sciences
Student Enrollment
There are 25,736 students studying at TNU, of which 18,782 students (73%) are enrolled in full-time studies (as of 12/30/2020). Of the total number of students, 9,461 (36.8%) are women. There are 1,417 students enrolled in Master’s and Doctoral PhD programs at TNU, which is 5.5% of the total number of university students.
Rector’s Message
Nasriddinzoda Emomali Saifiddin
Rector of the Tajik National University, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan, Doctor of Law, Professor
Nasriddinzoda Emomali Saifiddin was born on July 2, 1966 in the Republic of Tajikistan. He graduated from the Tajik State Pedagogical University in 1990, and in 2003 from the Tajik National University with a degree in Jurisprudence. He was appointed Rector of TNU by a decree of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on January 16, 2024.
University Infrastructure
TNU is the largest government university in Tajikistan with world-class facilities:
- Total campus area of 102,000 m²; a new 18,164 m² building was commissioned in early 2021
- 48 academic buildings in one campus
- Separate hostels for boys and girls
- On-campus research centres, libraries, and gardens
- Student mess facilities available on campus
- Practice Hospital (Istiklol)
- Gym, Sports Complex, Swimming Pool, and Football Ground
International Collaboration
360 Cooperation Agreements with Foreign Universities
The development of international scientific and educational relations is one of the main priorities of TNU. Over the past 5 years (2016–2020), TNU concluded cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding with 186 universities and research centers of foreign countries, with a total of 289 foreign partners.
TNU has partnerships with leading universities around the world, including:
- University of Porto (Portugal)
- University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne (France)
- Masaryk University (Czech Republic)
- Philips University Marburg (Germany)
- Jagiellonian University (Poland)
Diplomatic Relations: India & Tajikistan
The bilateral relations between the Republic of India and the Republic of Tajikistan have developed considerably owing to both nations’ co-operation on security and strategic issues. India has set up its first overseas military base Farkhor in Tajikistan. India also assisted in building Ayni Hospital.
Notable Alumni
- His Excellency Mr. Emomali Rahmon – Hon’ble President of the Republic of Tajikistan
- Salimjon Aioubov – Journalist, reporter, and writer
- Turdikhon Berdieva – Linguist and orientalist
- Guljahon Bobosodiqova – Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Tajik SSR and the Supreme Soviet of the USSR
- Sherali Khayrulloyev – Former Minister of Defense of Tajikistan
- Rohat Nabieva – Historian, wrote Women of Soviet Tajikistan (1967)
- Umarali Quvvatov – Prominent public figure
Admission Process & Documentation
Documents Required
- Std. 10th Mark Sheet with Certificate
- Std. 11th Mark Sheet
- Std. 12th Mark Sheet with Certificate
- NEET Result
- Passport
- Photographs (8 Colour Photos)
- Medical Report (HIV)
Admission & Registration Process
Upon arrival at Tajik National University:
- Your passport must be registered by the Ministry of Interior of Tajikistan within 5 days (excluding holidays and weekends).
- Assistance will be provided for registration and visa extension.
- Passports must be submitted to the Department of International Affairs 1 month before the visa expiration date.
- Failure to comply with registration and visa terms may result in a fine imposed by the Ministry of Interior of Tajikistan.
- Original documents along with translated copies must be submitted to the university for the admission process.
