The Faculty prepares competitive professionals in economics, business, management, digital economy, finance, and tourism, while advancing innovative research and expanding international academic cooperation.
The Faculty of Economics and Tourism is a structural unit of Bukhara State University that trains qualified professionals for economics, entrepreneurship, management, tourism, and the service industry. Its history dates back to the Faculty of Economics established in 1996.
The Faculty places particular emphasis on integrating education, research, and practice, developing international partnerships, implementing scientific and innovative projects, and supporting academic mobility for students and faculty members.
Dean of the Faculty — Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor.
Has served as Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Tourism since January 2025.
The Faculty of Economics was established. Its former leaders included B.N. Navro‘zzoda, D.Q. Durdiyev, H.O. Raxmonov, M.A. Oripov, and A.T. Jo‘rayev.
Under Rector's Order No. 256-U dated August 25, 2014, the Faculties of Economics and History were merged into a single Faculty of Social Sciences and Economics.
The Faculty was established under Rector's Order No. 531-U dated December 31, 2016. Associate Professor Abror Turobovich Jo‘rayev became its Dean.
The Faculty has been led by Professor Nutfillo Salimovich Ibragimov, Doctor of Economic Sciences.
The Faculty offers bachelor's and master's programs in economics, business, management, finance, and tourism. Expand the sections below to see the complete list.
Faculty members have published more than 910 research papers in national and international journals over the past five years.
More than 166 talented students have been involved in research activities.
Under project OT-A-QX-2018-22, research conducted in 2018–2020 focused on improving the economic efficiency of livestock production in the Bukhara region.
Under the leadership of Dean N.S. Ibragimov, a project is being implemented to develop an interactive map of accessible tourism infrastructure and the InclUz mobile application for persons with disabilities.
Mapping tourism infrastructure and accessible services.
Supporting tourism services for people with physical disabilities.
Service diversification and future commercialization opportunities.
Bukhara State University's tourism education programs have received recognition under the UN Tourism TedQual international accreditation framework. This is a significant achievement reflecting the development of tourism education in accordance with international quality standards.
View TedQual Certified Programs →Bukhara State University and Wakayama University of Japan signed a cooperation agreement on April 16, 2018. A joint Tourism Education and Research Center was established at the Faculty later that year.
Exchange of teaching materials and information
Faculty and researcher exchanges
Joint learning and international experience
Academic collaboration and research projects
2018: A bilateral agreement was signed and the joint Tourism Education and Research Center was established.
April 17–20, 2019: A.T. Jo‘rayev visited Wakayama University to discuss further cooperation.
November 30, 2023: A Japanese delegation led by Kazue Nakamoto visited BSU. Discussions addressed the continuation of the Center's activities and cooperation during the TedQual certification process.
Polytechnic University of Valencia, Comenius University in Bratislava, Vatel Hotel Management School, Kazan Federal University, University of Santiago de Compostela, Free University of Brussels, and other European and Asian research and education institutions.
National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent State University of Economics, Samarkand State University, and Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service.
2011–2021: Under TEMPUS and Erasmus Mundus programs, approximately 38 students studied abroad, while more than 17 researchers and 12 faculty members participated in scientific activities.
Scientific Congresses: Faculty representatives contributed to organizing INCSOS–2018 and the Society of Ambient Intelligence international congresses in 2020 and 2021.
Student Achievements: Six talented students were among the winners of competitions organized by the United Nations Representation in Uzbekistan.
International Doctoral Research: Ziyodulla Nurov defended his PhD dissertation at the University of L'Aquila in Italy under the supervision of Professor Luigi Biggiero and Abror Jo‘rayev.
Academic Exchange: Partnerships have been developed with Madrid Distance Education University, Adam Mickiewicz University, and the University of Santiago de Compostela.
Professional development, research internships, and doctoral studies undertaken by Tourism and Hotel Management Department staff at foreign universities.
Some staff members participated in more than one visit. The list contains 23 separate mobility records.
| No. | Staff Member | Country / University | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djafarova Nigina | South Korea — Pusan National University (GKS) | 2021–2025 |
| 2 | Bozorova Sitora Kodirovna | Türkiye — Anadolu University (Türkiye Scholarships) | 2022–2027 |
| 3 | Radjabov Odil Olimovich | Slovakia — Comenius University | February–May 2024 |
| 4 | Farmanov Erkin Alimovich | Slovakia — University of Žilina | February–May 2024 |
| 5 | Fayzieva Sayyora Qudratovna | Russia — St. Petersburg Polytechnic University | May 2024 |
| 6 | O‘roqova Dilfuza Bahriddinovna | Russia — St. Petersburg Polytechnic University | May 2024 |
| 7 | Azimov Otabek Xudoyberdievich | Russia — St. Petersburg Polytechnic University | May 2024 |
| 8 | Toyirova Sarvinoz Atoyevna | Spain — Polytechnic University of Valencia | May–June 2024 |
| 9 | Dushanova Yulduz Faxriddin qizi | Spain — Polytechnic University of Valencia | May–June 2024 |
| 10 | Farmanov Erkin Alimovich | Slovakia — University of Žilina | June 2024 |
| 11 | Radjabov Odil Olimovich | Slovakia — Comenius University | June 2024 |
| 12 | Yuldashev Kamol Sharipovich | Switzerland — Federal University of Vocational Education, Bern | June 2024 |
| 13 | Xayrullaeva Nilufarbegim Nematillo qizi | Slovakia — Comenius University, Bratislava | October 2024 |
| 14 | Qilichov Muhriddin Husniddin o‘g‘li | Slovakia — Comenius University, Bratislava | October 2024 |
| 15 | Farmonov Erkin Alimovich | Slovakia — Comenius University, Bratislava | October–December 2024 |
| 16 | Toyirova Sarvinoz Atoyevna | United Kingdom — Lancaster University | October–November 2024 |
| 17 | Dushanova Yulduz Faxriddin qizi | United Kingdom — Lancaster University | October–November 2024 |
| 18 | Haydarova Dilora Ixtiyorovna | Spain — Polytechnic University of Valencia | November–December 2024 |
| 19 | Kadirova Shafoat Habibulloevna | Spain — Polytechnic University of Valencia | November–December 2024 |
| 20 | Davronov Istamxo‘ja Olimovich | Spain — Polytechnic University of Valencia | November 2024 – January 2025 |
| 21 | Yuldashov Kamol Sharifovich | Spain — Polytechnic University of Valencia | November 2024 – January 2025 |
| 22 | Alimova Shaxnoza Oktyamovna | Spain — Polytechnic University of Valencia | November 2024 – January 2025 |
| 23 | Radjabov Odil Olimovich | Spain — Polytechnic University of Valencia | November 2024 – January 2025 |
Preparing professionals with modern knowledge and practical skills for the economy and tourism industries.
Developing applied research, inclusive tourism, and digital service projects.
Expanding international accreditation, academic mobility, and joint educational partnerships.