To become one of the leading academic and research centres in public administration, bringing together distinguished scholars and preparing highly qualified professionals who are competitive at the international level. The Department also aims to develop and introduce teaching materials that meet international standards in public administration and related disciplines.
Another key objective is to promote in-depth study of public administration processes in Uzbekistan and around the world, as well as civil society institutions; analyse international experience; and contribute to the research and development of regulatory legal acts in this field.
To this end, the Department cooperates with the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Cabinet of Ministers, the Agency for Strategic Reforms and Development under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, ministries and government agencies, non-governmental non-profit organisations, and higher education institutions across the country.
· Studying the experience of developed countries in the field of public administration;
· developing students' comparative, analytical and logical thinking skills in relation to the subjects they study;
· equipping students with the skills to apply their economic, political and legal knowledge in practice;
· creating the necessary conditions for independent learning and ensuring a strong link between theory and practice;
· establishing cooperation with leading foreign educational and research institutions that bring together distinguished public administration scholars and educate highly qualified professionals for the international arena.
The Department delivers a total of 32 courses, including 22 undergraduate and 10 postgraduate courses.
Courses offered within undergraduate and postgraduate programmes:
1. Economics and Management
2. Public Administration
3. Political Science and Civil Society Institutions
4. Digital Economy
5. Decision-Making in Public Administration
6. Anti-Corruption in Public Administration
7. Civil Service
8. Corporate Governance
9. Contemporary Political Institutions and Processes
10. Public Administration in Foreign Economic Relations
11. International and European Security (Joint Educational Programme)
12. Corporate Governance
13. Legal Project Management
14. Modern Management in Public Administration
15. Project Finance
16. Management of Interethnic and State-Confessional Relations
17. Risk Assessment and Management
18. Systems Analysis
19. Collaboration in Public Administration
20. Budgeting and Expenditure Control
21. Public Service
22. Geopolitics
23. Strategic Decision-Making for Lawyers
24. Diplomatic Protocol
25. Conflict Management
26. Fundamentals of Political and Legal Analysis
27. International Security and International Relations
28. Methods and Technologies of Political and Legal Research
29. Sustainable Development: Theory and Practice
30. Economic Analysis of Law
31. Human Resource Management
32. Corporate Governance
In 2025, the Department's academic staff published:
· 10 articles in academic journals included in the list of the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC);
· 6 articles in international academic journals;
· 3 articles in academic journals indexed in the Scopus database;
· 2 textbooks;
· 3 teaching manuals;
· 3 monographs.
In addition, one academic conference and round-table event was organised at the international and national levels.
As part of its international cooperation, the Department organises various academic and research events in collaboration with foreign higher education institutions ranked highly in prestigious international rankings, including QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
The Department has established cooperation in education, research and legislative development with the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Agency for Strategic Reforms and Development.
The Department's academic staff actively participate in awareness-raising activities related to the implementation of Presidential decrees and resolutions, as well as state programmes.
The Department has also established partnerships with relevant departments at higher education institutions in Uzbekistan, including Tashkent State University of Economics and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.
The Department runs two academic societies: Young Economists and Political Analyst. More than 100 talented students participate in these societies and conduct research into current issues in public administration.
The Department's academic staff continuously develop their professional and research capabilities, exchange expertise with international colleagues, and actively contribute to the advancement of international academic cooperation.
The Department currently has the following academic staff:
· 2 Acting Professors;
· 1 Associate Professor;
· 3 Acting Associate Professors;
· 1 Senior Lecturer;
· 1 Lecturer.
In addition, qualified academic staff and practising professionals are engaged in teaching on an internal and external part-time basis.
Six full-time members of the Department's academic staff hold research degrees, including 1 Doctor of Science (DSc) and 5 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) holders. Two staff members do not hold research degrees.
Abdulla Abduqodirov, First Deputy Director of the Agency for Strategic Reforms and Development under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, also works with the Department on a part-time basis.