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27.08.2026

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New school year in Turkmenistan: "Preparing for school – time to pay attention to your child's well-being"

School readiness is much more than new notebooks, a uniform, and a neatly packed schoolbag. It's a state in which a child is physically rested, well-nourished, sufficiently active, able to manage their time, and knows they are understood and supported at home. Preparing for school is a good time to pay attention to a child's overall well-being. This topic was raised...

Education

26.08.2026

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A presentation of the “Central Asia – China” Center was held at a Turkmen university

A presentation of the Central Asia – China Educational Exchange and Cooperation Center was held at Magtymguly Turkmen State University, timed to coincide with the official visit of a delegation from...

Education

24.08.2026

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Turkmenistan is among the leaders in the number of students studying in Uzbekistan

Citizens of Turkmenistan rank second among foreign students studying at higher education institutions in Uzbekistan. There are 4884 Turkmen students studying in the country, which is the second highest number after India (13 060) among students from more than 50 countries,...

Education

24.08.2026

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The winner of the Turkmenistan mental arithmetic championship won a trip to Vietnam

The "Anzan" Mental Arithmetic Championship of Turkmenistan was held within the framework of the "Kids Expo: Everything for Children" international exhibition and fair.Around 120 schoolchildren aged 6 to 14 from across the country took part in the competition. Following intense intellectual contests, 24 students secured top places,...

Education

22.08.2026

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The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and Petronas signed a memorandum of understanding

Yesterday, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan with the participation of the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, J. Gurbangeldiyev, the Malaysian Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad Tajuddin, and a delegation from Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan), led by CEO Ismadi bin Ismail. This was reported on the ministry's website....

Education

21.08.2026

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The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belarus met with students in Minsk

On August 20, a conference for Turkmen and foreign students of the Euphrosyne of Polotsk State University was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Minsk.Turkmenistan's Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus,...

Education

14.08.2026

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Youth magazine “Arkadagly Ýaşlar” presented a new issue

The Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan presented the July issue of the electronic magazine "Arkadagly Ýaşlar" ("Youth with Arkadag") to its readers. This publication, which opens with words from Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov about the importance of knowledge and the creative work of youth, brings together materials on the topics of statehood, sc...

Education

14.08.2026

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A student at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan won a grant to take a language course in Germany

A fourth-year student at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan won a grant from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to study in the international intensive German language course program Hochschulsommerkurse in Germany.Along with language training, the program includes...

Education

13.08.2026

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Two new schools will open in Lebap by the start of the school year

In the Lebap velayat, preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year have been fully completed, the “Türkmen gündogary” newspaper reports.As noted, on the eve of the start of the school year, two new modern secondary schools will open in the Charjev and Farap etraps, which will be ceremoniously commissioned....

Education

12.08.2026

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A delegation from Turkmenistan is studying the use of AI in the energy sector in Germany

An international research internship focused on the application of artificial intelligence, methane emission reduction, and the integration of renewable energy sources is taking place at Clausthal University of Technology (Germany). The program is organized by the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) and runs from July 25 to August 16, 2026....

Education

10.08.2026

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Best of the Best: Turkmen Schoolchildren Perform Excellently at the iWISE Competition in London

Ten Turkmen schoolchildren performed brilliantly in the international competition “iWISE Global Final London 2026”, which took place in London from August 2 to 7....

Education

08.08.2026

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An international expert on inclusive education visited Turkmenistan

From August 3 to 8, Ms. Filomena Pereira, an international expert on inclusive education from Portugal, visited Turkmenistan on a week-long technical mission.The mission, organized within the framework of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan's work on developing inclusive education with technical support from UNICEF, aimed at...

Education

08.08.2026

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UNICEF and Ministry of Education expand Green School Programme to 100 new schools across Turkmenistan

The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and UNICEF welcomed 100 new schools into the Green School Programme, significantly increasing the number of schools participating in the initiative since it was first piloted in 2025. Launch events were held in Ashgabat and in all velayats bringing together principals and education officials from across the country....

Education

07.08.2026

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Turkmen schoolgirls successfully represented the country at an international competition in the UK

Turkmen schoolgirls won gold and bronze medals after taking part in the international XPERTSTEM Elite Final Competition, which was held in the UK from August 1 to 7.Akgozel Perhadova, a 13-year-old student at the Ashgabat Turkmen-Turkish Secondary School, won a gold medal in the Coding category. Competing with talented participant...

Education

07.08.2026

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Science journalism will be introduced into the curriculum of universities in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has approved the "State Program for the Promotion of Scientific, Technical, and Technological Achievements for 2026–2030," along with an action plan for its implementation. The corresponding resolution was signed at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on June 12. Responsibility for implementing the program's activities has been assigned to the Academy of Sci...

Education

07.08.2026

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Applications are now being accepted for courses in accounting, finance, and business in Ashgabat

Acceptance of documents for short-term training courses has begun at the Training and Production Center “Ykdysadyýetçi” (“Economist”) at the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management.Study areas: accounting, banking, business and entrepreneurship fundamentals, and business informatics....

Education

05.08.2026

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A Turkmen student was among the winners of the Charles Scott Prize in Scotland

Arslan Hojanazarov, a student at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, has been named one of the twelve winners of the 2026 Charles Scott Award, which is presented annually b...

Education

05.08.2026

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Turkmen students brought home 6 gold and 3 silver medals from Bulgaria

Students from Turkmenistan performed brilliantly at the 33rd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMC-2026), which took place from 27 July to August 3 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria....

Education

04.08.2026

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Applications for the British Chevening Scholarship Programme have begun in Turkmenistan

The British Embassy in Turkmenistan has begun accepting applications for the Chevening Scholarship Programme for the 2027-2028 academic year, the “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper reports.The programme is funded by the UK Government and provides the opportunity to complete a one-year Master's degree at UK universities across a wide...

Education

29.07.2026

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Students from Turkmenistan took part in an international summer camp in Beijing

Students from Turkmenistan took part in the international summer camp "Youth Development for a Shared Future 2026", which was held in Beijing from July 19 to 25.Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M. Gaipova also took part in the opening ceremony of the camp on July 20, according to the website iirmfa...

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The concert “Eastern Stories” will take place in Ashgabat

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