Faculty of Oriental Philology

Dean: Djurayev Dilshod Mamadiyarovich

Email: fdx8585@mail.ru

Working hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

History of the faculty: The Faculty of Oriental Philology was established based on the order No. 318 dated July 29, 2021, by the Rector of the Uzbekistan State University of World Languages. Currently, the faculty has 3 specialized departments and 1 non-specialized department, with more than 130 professors and teachers actively working.

History of the faculty

The Faculty of Oriental Philology was established in 2021. Currently, the faculty has 3 specialized and 2 specialized departments, with more than 74 professors and teachers working.

Departments under the faculty:

Number of departments: 4

1. Department of Chinese Philology

2. Department of Korean Philology

3. Department of Japanese Philology

4. Department of Modern Information Technologies

Number of professors and teachers: 130

International collaborations:

Our partners:

Japanese language

1. Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan

2. JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)

3. Japan Digital University 

4. Kyoto Tachibana University 

5. University of Tsukuba, Japan

6. Soka University, Japan

7. Bunkyo Gakuin University, Japan

8. Wakayama University, Japan

9. Toyo University, Japan

10. Kobe City University of Foreign studies, Japan

11. Hokkaido-Higashikawa Language School, Japan

12. Hokkaido HUMEN UP Project, Japan

Achievements of the department:

Since 2000, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been closely collaborating with our university, with more than 10 JICA volunteer teachers contributing to the teaching of the Japanese language at our university.

In 2016, the Japanese Language Department received 708 books and educational manuals from the Abe Akie Foundation, the International Japan Foundation, and the Toshiba Foundation.

In 2021, the Department of Japanese Language Theory and Practice secured a "Grassroots" grant from the Japan Foundation, totaling 93,000 USD, to support Japanese language education.

Since 2015, our Japanese language teachers have been developing their teaching skills in long-term (six months) and short-term (two months) programs at the Japan Foundation’s Japanese Language Institute in Urava, Japan.

Every year, our students visit partner universities in Japan for one-year exchange programs. They also successfully participate in the MEXT program. Since 2014, nearly 100 of our students have studied in Japan under these programs. The credits and grades earned by students in Japan are recognized by our university, ensuring that our students do not lose time while studying abroad.

Regular online webinars and seminars are being held in collaboration with Japan's Tsukuba, Wakayama, Bunkyo Gakuin, and Toyo universities. Additionally, professors from Tsukuba University give lectures for our students, while students from Wakayama and Toyo universities participate in online seminars focused on Japanese and Uzbek cultures.

Thanks to Tsukuba University and Professor Masaki Ono, Uzbekistan State University of World Languages became a member of the JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) project. The JSPS promotes international scientific exchange between Japan and partner countries through academic organizations, scientific councils, and other agreements. These programs usually involve joint research projects, seminars, and exchanges of researchers. We are proud that our university is a partner in this project, and our teachers and researchers participate in JSPS programs. In the academic years 2024-2025, 10 native speakers are working at the department. In the 2024-2025 academic years, our students won 1st place and the Grand Prix in the national "Japanese Language Oratory Contest.

Korean language

We have close collaborations with universities in South Korea, including Seoul National University, Yeva, Sunchon, Pusan Foreign Language University, Chung Ang, Doksong, Tongmyong universities.

International collaborations of the department:

1. Seoul National University

2. Jungbu University

3. Chung-Ang University

4. Sun Kyung Kwan University

5. KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency)

6. KOREA Foundation

7. Soongsil University

8. Sunchin University

9. Semyung University

10. Busan Foreign Language University

Achievements of the department: Our students actively participate in prestigious competitions held annually by the South Korean government and achieve good results. In the second semester of the current academic year, 6 students were awarded GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) grants. In 2019, a third-year student, Qahramonova Hamidakhon, won 1st place in the Korea Quiz competition at the Republic level and also won 1st place in the final round in Seoul. In 2021, Muzaffarov Zafarjon Muzaffarovich won 1st place among Asian countries in the “QUIZ ON KOREA” competition. Additionally, over 30 graduates, including Samadova Muattar, Noila Ahrarova, Jahongir Yoqubov, Elyor Kodirov, Ibratbek Khadjiyev, and Abdullaeva Nilufar, are currently pursuing their master's and doctoral studies in South Korea. Umarov Abdulaziz has obtained a PhD in South Korea and is now working at Amity University.

From October 14-21, a delegation led by Kim Bok-Hee (Project Manager) from the KOICA’s “Project Volunteers Program on Korean Culture in Tashkent” visited Uzbekistan. During their visit, meetings were held with the Director of the KOICA Uzbekistan Office, Shin Myung Seop, the Rector of Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, and the School Director. The project, worth $1.12 million, will run for 2.5 years, promoting Korean language education and culture in Uzbekistan, building a Korean Culture Center, and establishing clubs for Taekwondo, K-pop, and Samulnori at Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, Tashkent School No. 81, and School No. 283.

Chinese language

The department collaborates with universities in the People's Republic of China, including Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing Language and Culture University, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Shanghai Foreign Studies University, Shenyang Pedagogical University, Eastern Liaodong University, Dalian Polytechnic University, Shanghai Pedagogical University, Xinjiang Pedagogical University, and Nanjing Polytechnic Institute.

Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, Uzbekistan State University of World Languages (USWLU) and Tianjin Foreign Studies University of the People's Republic of China plan to establish the following cooperative activities:

1. Student exchange programs, academic mobility, participation in youth forums, summer and winter student camps for cultural exchange between the two countries;

2. Teacher exchanges, teacher professional development, joint academic conferences, and the creation of joint learning materials;

3. Scientific cooperation between teachers, support for lectures, practices, seminars, courses, symposiums, and other academic events;

4. Mutual cooperation in postgraduate programs, implementation of educational projects;

5. Other areas of cooperation for mutual benefit.

Short-term projects:

1. A two-week summer camp to Shanghai, China from June 26 to July 10, with two local teachers and 24 students from the department.

2. A two-week summer camp to Dalian Technical University, China from July 23 to August 8, with one local teacher and 20 students from the department.

Partners: Dalian Technical University, China; Shanghai Construction University, China.

Achievements of the faculty:

The Faculty of Oriental Philology at UzSWLU has produced winners of state scholarships, Rector’s scholarships, Faynberg scholarships, and participants of various olympiads and competitions.