On January 29, 2026, Tashkent University of Technologies (ToshTech) hosted an official meeting with a delegation from one of the world’s premier academic institutions — Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). The visit culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a robust foundation for long-term academic and scientific synergy between the two universities.

The meeting was attended by the Rector of ToshTech, Professor Adham Khudaykulov, alongside International Cooperation Office managers Lola Badalova and Nargiza Saatova. Representing the university’s strategic partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), were Principal Pavel Zolotarev and Expert Alexey Gusev.

The SJTU delegation was led by Vice President Professor ZHANG Zhaoguo, accompanied by Professor WANG Qian (Deputy Director of the Division of Global Cooperation and Exchange), LI Yongyuan, and Asia Affairs Specialist CHEN Hailei. The Student Innovation Center was represented by SONG Xuming, CHU Pengzhi, and FENG Xiao.

Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of China’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, commanding immense respect on the global stage. Its standing in major international rankings reflects its extraordinary academic and research caliber:

• Top 50 Worldwide: Consistently ranked among the top 50 universities globally by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education (THE).
• ARWU Leadership: Ranked 10th in the world in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), holding the #1 spot in Biomedical Engineering and #2 in Engineering globally.
• Technological Excellence: Its programs in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Science are recognized by the global engineering community as some of the most advanced in existence.

During the high-level discussions, both parties defined the key pillars of their future collaboration, focusing on:

• Academic Mobility: Facilitating exchange programs for students, researchers, and faculty members.
• Joint Degree Programs: Implementing "2+2" dual-degree models, allowing students to benefit from the academic rigor of both institutions.
• Student Development: Organizing international summer schools, internships, and hands-on practical training.
• Research & Faculty Exchange: Engaging professors in joint educational and research activities across partner campuses.
• Global Academic Events: Hosting joint conferences, competitions, and symposiums.
• Expert Integration: Recruiting international lecturers and top-tier experts to enhance the curriculum.

The meeting concluded with a traditional exchange of commemorative gifts. Both leadership teams expressed a mutual commitment to a sustainable, long-term partnership aimed at elevating the potential of engineering education and scientific innovation in both Uzbekistan and China.