As of January 1, 2026, the number of specialists-researchers with a PhD degree in Uzbekistan has reached 15,500. This figure is 1,400 higher than the same period last year, representing a 9.9 percent increase. Last year, this indicator increased due to a number of new programs and reforms implemented in the education sector. The government of Uzbekistan is placing great emphasis on improving the quality of education and developing scientific research.
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