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US-based Webster University opens its doors to Uzbek students

By Maksim Yeniseyev

Webster University teachers meet with their Uzbek colleagues at Uzbek State World Languages University in Tashkent September 5. [Uzbek Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialised Education]

Webster University teachers meet with their Uzbek colleagues at Uzbek State World Languages University in Tashkent September 5. [Uzbek Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialised Education]

TASHKENT -- Starting in January 2019, Webster University will start offering a master's in business administration (MBA) at Uzbek State World Languages University (USWLU) in Tashkent, Gazeta.uz reported in September.

Webster, based in in St. Louis in the United States, offers a master's programme on "Teaching English as a Second Language" at USWLU. That programme began operating September 5 with 125 Uzbek students, all of whom had a bachelor's degree from Uzbek universities.

The English-language programme is the first educational project in Uzbekistan offered by an American university. Its total cost is $4,000 (31.5 million UZS).

All graduates will receive a Webster diploma.

A Webster University instructor greets students of Webster's "Teaching English as a Second Language" master's programme in Tashkent September 5. [Uzbek Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialised Education]

A Webster University instructor greets students of Webster's "Teaching English as a Second Language" master's programme in Tashkent September 5. [Uzbek Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialised Education]

Webster designed the programme. Professors from both Webster and USWLU will teach.

Uzbek teachers, students optimistic

Uzbekistan has a shortage of English-language teachers and translators, said Svetlana Kozyreva, an elementary school teacher in Tashkent.

The programme will be very popular for students who plan to teach after graduation, she said.

"In the 21st century, knowing English is almost essential, and our children need teachers," she told Caravanserai.

Zamira Atakhanova, a 10th-grader in a Tashkent high school, said she is very excited about the Webster programme.

The quality of education in Uzbek universities is poor, she said, adding that few Uzbek students can afford to pay tuition abroad.

"It's great that now an American university will work in Uzbekistan; I hope it will offer more programmes," she told Caravanserai. "I would gladly major in sociology at Webster University."

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How many years to study for Bachelors degree

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How much is the tuition cost

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Article does not cover the issue of job placement of university graduates. It would be practical to provide information such as where citizens with university diploma could get a job.

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How much is the tuition fee?

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4000$

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I searched online "all opportunities at Webster University," but information is very scarce and insufficient. Nothing is even mentioned about open houses, their departments, or admission tests!!!!!!!

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I do not know, too

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There won't be any tests

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Can you please give more information about Webster

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Please provide more information about the faculties

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What are the subjects we are to take tests for Webster Admission?

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[They] said IELTS 6 or higher

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Could you tell me please what the subjects for next year's admissions test will be?

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Is there a grant?

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There are no grants, people who can pay will be accepted

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Not that good

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Is there an off-campus education and is it possible to submit online tests?

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Yes, I liked it alot. My biggest dream is study in one of the universities of USA.

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I was not able to find information on what subjects and how exams are conducted.

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IELTS score must be 6

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coul you give us enough information about Master's degree. i have got bachelor's degree ESL . how about english language Master's degree?

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Will students be send to foreign countries for practice after finishing 2 year, for example to America? Also, what kind of financial priveleges are given to international students?

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a question. Where does the univeresity located exactly

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Do they accept undergraduate applicants

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Are they accepting?

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Are only master's students accepted?

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No, but that is also present

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How It is possible to find main location of Webster University in Tashkent because Ihave heard that it is located in several universities of our country

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No, only 1
Near the Alisher Navoi subway station - Pakhtakor

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Hi, everyone. Does the university have own website?

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Yes, WEBSTER.EDU/UZBEKISTAN

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In what cources I can major to get Bachelor's Degree in 2019? In what subjects I will take exams?

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The list of new students 2019-20, bachelor's degree program

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Hello. could you tell us that what kind of programs will be added in a next year.

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Is there any info about the university itself like a web-site?

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Sorry, but presently not

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I guess they're too ignorant about that...

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Rahmat to all for your enthusiasm in our Webster University programs. Currently we have information on the TESL program at https://sites.google.com/view/webstertesl/tesl-in-uzbekistan. Please look for additional information on our programs coming soon.

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Good afternoon administration, I am really happy that such kind of university is opened in our country, but I dont noticed any extra datas about submitting aplication, what I should to do, any contact or email is available. Thanks

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Can one start bachelors degree in Webster as of 2020, or is it only for Master‘s?

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Can I start Masters Degree studies from January 2019?

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First of all Assalomu alaykum! Article is written very clear, but I would like to clarify one more thing: what should I do to study in Webster University? What should I major in? Thank you beforehand for your reply!

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Please leave the university's email address

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Assalomu aleykum mr/mrs when I can submit my documents in this University. How I can get your contact numbers.

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I couldn t find any contact numbers or e mail adress.There is no sufficient information about university itself.Moreover,there is no separate university city for submitting application.What's the purpose of opening these kinda universities if it is not properly answer the TQM.

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Thank you for your interest in more information. Please see https://sites.google.com/view/webstertesl/tesl-in-uzbekistan for more information.

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I, too, want [to study]

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Damn... Where is?.. Oh, it's HERE in the pocket - a small amount, give or take $4,000. Yes, [I] found it. THAT'S IT, starting [my] studies soon!!! Hoorah!!!

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It is wonderful new that such university was opened in our country. But prices are high and it will be a reason that many of our students will not be able to study there

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Please open International Law and International Relations faculties. We would major in those fields in Webster University, too.

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Assalamu alaykum, we are glad that Webster University had opened, we kindly ask to open Bachelor’s programme. We would like to study this year.

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Please open Business and Technology Faculty in cooperation with USA

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Thanks for the great idea and its implementation! I am proud to study in this university. The conditions are just fantabulous. The new building impresses with its grandeur and comfort inside. Webster University is a great opportunity for me to get education that meets international standards! Rakhmat [thank you] for this gift to the independent Uzbekistan!

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Hi, can one get a Bachelor's Degree in Webster?

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It is really good idea to open the branch of Webster university in Tashkent,because as mentioned before no everyone has an opportunity to get education in abroad so that being branches of foreign universities in our country can offer us so many opportunities for the future

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