INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 
“Explore the Ancient Cities in New Uzbekistan: Language and Culture” Samarkand, August 3-22, 2026

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. Students will explore common regional interests and initiate future research 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:
Faculty of Roman-German languages, Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Address: 85A, Bustonsaroy str., 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

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 bakhodir8701@gmail.com

Timetable:
December 15, 2025 – Application opens
May 30, 2026 – Deadline for application
August 1-2, 2026 – summer school participants arrive in Samarkand
August 3, 2026 – summer school starts
August 22, 2026 – summer school ends 
August 23-24, 2026 – 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
A preliminary program of the school
Contact for more info
Mr. Bakhodir N. Berdialiev,
Head of International Relations Department
Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages 
Tel.: +998 66 234 12 28
Phone: +99897 9198701
E-mail: bakhodir8701@gmail.com