According to the National Statistical Committee data, Russia ranked first among countries visited by Uzbeks for educational purposes.
From January to September 2026, 16,522 citizens of Uzbekistan traveled abroad for education. This figure was lower than in the same period last year, decreasing by 8.1 thousand people or 33 percent.
In particular, 3,847 Uzbeks went to Russia to study, allowing the country to take the leading position. Following Russia in the list of countries are Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Turkey, and China.
Additionally, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Great Britain, Germany, and the USA were included in the list of countries where Uzbeks go for education. It should be noted that in the same period in 2025, Tajikistan was the leader in this area.
Detailed information on the countries where Uzbeks most often go to study is presented in an infographic from Sputnik Uzbekistan.
