In accordance with Presidential Decree No. PF-5416 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 16, 2018, “On measures to radically improve the activities of the religious and educational sphere,” the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan was established on the basis of Tashkent Islamic University and the Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan.
2025saw the adoption, on April 21, of a Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On measures to further strengthen guarantees of citizens’ right to freedom of conscience and to bring reforms in the religious and educational sphere to a new stage”, and in accordance with the document, the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan was renamed the International Islamic Studies Academy of Uzbekistan.
Academy graduates are today successfully working in almost all ministries and agencies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, major international organizations, and leading local and foreign companies (firms). The Academy has a significant role behind the achievements they have attained. Each graduate not only possesses knowledge and skills, but also embodies the Academy’s distinctive culture, traditions, and taste, becoming a true example for young people.
Foreign students are admitted to the Academy by interview on an exceptional basis. Classes are conducted in Uzbek and Russian. The creation of English-language classrooms is planned in the near future.