INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 
“Explore the Ancient Cities in New Uzbekistan: Language and Culture” Samarkand, August 4-29, 2025

 
 
The summer school aims to provide general information about the culture, geography, and society of Uzbekistan, along with offering of the Uzbek, Russian and Persian languages. 
Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the ancient history, cultural heritage, architectural monuments, and traditions of the Central Asian nations, enriching their academic studies. Additionally, students will explore common regional interests and initiate future international partnerships.
 
Opportunities for participants:
The summer school will include lectures, class discussions, roundtable debates, workshops by leading experts in Central Asian Studies, and opportunities to network with experts and peers.
 
Organizer and Venue:
Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
 
Language: 
English
 
Description / Content:
The summer school includes:
  •  Lectures
  • Cultural programs, excursions and events
  • Uzbek language courses: (A1, A2, B1, B2)
  • Russian language courses: (A1, A2, B1, B2)
  • Persian language course: (A2, B1, B2)
  • Tajik language course: (A1, A2, B1, B2)
 
Average number of hours per week:
26
 
Average number of participants per group/course:
6
 
Participation fee:
510.00 USD. 
 
The tuition fee includes:
1. Summer school program and language course fee.
2. Educational and cultural program costs.
3. Planned excursion costs.
4. Entrance tickets to museums in Samarkand included in the program.
5. Pick up from Samarkand international airport.
The participation fee does NOT cover expenses such as those related to health insurance coverage, meals, VISA, accommodation in Samarkand and cultural trips which are not included in the Program.
 
Our alumni are eligible for a 15% discount on the program fee for our Summer School Samarkand-2025
Application:
Application requirement documents:
1. Application form (link to file).
2. CV (in English)
Prospective applicants should send requirement documents in one PDF file per e-mail to intdep@samdchti.uz  // bakhodir8701@gmail.com
 
Timetable:
January 1, 2025 – Application opens
May 30, 2025 – Deadline for application  The application deadline has been extended to July 5th 2025.
August 1-3, 2025 – summer school participants arrive in Samarkand
August 4, 2025 – summer school starts
August 29, 2025 – summer school ends 
August 30-31, 2025 – Departures
 
ECTS points: 
7,0
Accommodation:
Accommodation options:
  • Family stay (home stay) with a local family (recommended by the organizer).
  • Participants can arrange accommodation themselves (hotels, hostels, guesthouses, etc.).
 
Awarding:
Certificate of attendance from the organizers
a preliminary program of the summer school Samarkand-2025
 
Contact for more info
Mr. Bakhodir N. Berdialiev,
Head of International Relations Department
Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages 
Project Manager and Coordinator of the School 
Tel.: +998 66 238 29 52
Phone: +99897 9198701
E-mail: intdep@samdchti.uz  //  bakhodir8701@gmail.com

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 Summer school poster Samarkand 2025

Pictures from our previous years' Schools.

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