Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS

Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies (TSUOS) is one of the leading educational institutions in Uzbekistan, specializing in Oriental studies, languages, history, culture, and international relations related to Asian countries.

Quick Facts:

Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Founded: 1918 (as part of Turkestan People's University), became an independent Oriental Studies institute later.

Focus Areas:

Eastern languages (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Hindi, etc.)

History and culture of Eastern countries

International relations and regional studies

Translation and linguistics

Faculties/Departments:

Faculty of Chinese Studies

Faculty of Korean Studies

Faculty of Japanese and South-East Asian Studies

Faculty of Middle East and South Asian Studies

Faculty of History and Philosophy

Faculty of Translation Studies, and more.

Additional Info:

TSUOS has many collaborations with international universities, especially in Asia, and hosts cultural events, language courses, and exchange programs.