BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY
Faculty of History
A faculty with academic and teaching traditions dating back to 1930. It provides education and conducts research in history, archaeology, Islamic history and source studies, psychology, social work, and political science.
Academic Heritage Since 1930
Established in 1934
History and Archaeology
International Research Cooperation
1934
Year the Independent Faculty of History Was Established
10+
Higher Education Institutions Providing Visiting Academic Staff
About the Faculty
The Faculty of History is one of the divisions of Bukhara State University with longstanding academic and teaching traditions. Its origins are closely connected with the establishment of the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute in 1930.
Initially, the Institute had a History and Social Studies Division. In 1934, the independent Faculty of History was established on its basis. Its original mission was to prepare qualified teachers of history and social studies.
In August 2025, by a decision of the Academic Council of Bukhara State University, the faculty's name was restored to Faculty of History. Today, its 4 departments provide instruction across 9 degree programs.
The Faculty provides bachelor's and master's degree education, undertakes scientific research, prepares academic publications, and develops international academic cooperation.
Faculty History and Development Milestones
1930 — Origins of Historical Education
The Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute was established, with a History and Social Studies Division operating within it.
1934 — Establishment of an Independent Faculty of History
The independent Faculty of History was established from the History and Social Studies Division, specializing in training teachers of history and social studies.
Until the Mid-1960s — Regional Branches
The Faculty operated branches in Karshi and Termez, training specialists for educational institutions in the Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya regions.
April 5, 2018 — Faculty of History and Cultural Heritage
The Faculty of History and Cultural Heritage was established on the basis of the Faculty of History.
August 2022 — Faculty of History and Law
By a decision of the University's Academic Council, the Faculty was renamed the Faculty of History and Law.
August 2025 — Faculty of History
The University Academic Council restored the name Faculty of History.
2026 — Establishment of FARABI CENTER
The FARABI CENTER research branch was established at the Faculty in cooperation with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
Subjects Taught During the Faculty's Early Years
The following subjects were taught during the early period of the Faculty's activities:
History of the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks)
History of the USSR
History of the Comintern
General History
Philosophy
Pedagogy
Educational Activities
The Faculty's 4 departments provide education across 9 degree programs. At bachelor's and master's degree levels, specialists are trained in the following fields.
FIELD OF STUDY / 01
History
FIELD OF STUDY / 02
Archaeology
FIELD OF STUDY / 03
Islamic History and Source Studies
FIELD OF STUDY / 04
Psychology
FIELD OF STUDY / 05
Social Work
FIELD OF STUDY / 06
Political Science
Scientific Research Activities
The Faculty's academic staff prepare textbooks, monographs, teaching materials, methodological guides, and scientific articles. International and national scientific and practical conferences are organized to support research development. Special attention is given to engaging talented students in research activities.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY / 01
Scientific Publications
Academic staff prepare scientific articles and monographs.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY / 02
Educational Publications
Development of textbooks, teaching aids, and instructional materials.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY / 03
Scientific Conferences
Organization of international and national scientific and practical conferences.
RESEARCH ACTIVITY / 04
Talented Students
Engaging students in research and supporting their academic development.
2026 / INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION
FARABI CENTER
A research branch established in cooperation with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNER
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan
RESEARCH BRANCH
Operating Since 2026
A research center established at the Faculty in collaboration with an international university.
The supplied information states that the partner university holds 158th place in the QS rankings.
Center for Azerbaijani Studies
INTERNATIONAL CENTER
Center for Azerbaijani Studies
The Faculty hosts the Center for Azerbaijani Studies affiliated with the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
National Scientific Cooperation
The Faculty cooperates with leading higher education institutions in Uzbekistan and research institutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan in historical education and scientific research.
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UZBEKISTAN
Institute of History
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UZBEKISTAN
Institute of Archaeology
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UZBEKISTAN
Institute of Philosophy
International Academic Cooperation
The Faculty has established scientific partnerships with universities in Russia, Türkiye, Egypt, Malaysia, and China. These international academic relationships support cooperation in education and scientific research.
Russia
Türkiye
Egypt
Malaysia
China
Academic Cooperation and Teaching Staff
The Faculty has engaged academic staff from more than ten prominent higher education institutions.
BUKHARA STATE UNIVERSITY
Faculty of History — Historical Traditions, Modern Education, and International Scientific Cooperation
Historical TraditionsAcademic and teaching traditions dating back to 1930 and an independent Faculty of History established in 1934.
Education and ResearchTraining specialists and conducting research in history, archaeology, Islamic history, source studies, and other fields.
International Academic RelationsResearch cooperation with international universities, FARABI CENTER, and the Center for Azerbaijani Studies.
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