User:Boburmirzo Hakimov/Nordic International University (NIU)

Nordic International University is the first modern private educational cluster in  Uzbekistan based on the advanced educational achievements of Finland and other Northern European countries, including pre-school education, comprehensive school and higher education institution. The university is located in the center of Tashkent, the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Nordic International University  started its activity in complience with License No. 034528 of the State Inspectorate for Supervision of Quality in Education under the Cabinet of Ministers.

Mission of the University
As the main mission of the University, a particular emphasis is placed on encouraging the introduction of innovations into the branches of the republic's economy, commercializing of the results of knowledge and scientific research and developing scientific-pedagogical personnel training system based on the principle of continuity and consistency of scientific-academic processes at university as well as the harmonious integration of world education and the scientific community;

History
Nordic International University was founded after the agreements were reached on the establishment of a modern private higher education organization based on the advanced achievements of the Northern European countries in the field of education at the 10th meeting of the foreign ministers of Uzbekistan-Finland on political consultations on May 27, 2022 in Tashkent. Accordingly, the Uinversity began functioning with direct supports by Karelian University of Applied Sciences (UAS)  of Finland, Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteistskoulu  (SYK) general education school, " Nokia " transnational corporation, Finnish Water Forum  organization and ISKU companies. The official opening ceremony of the International Nordic University, established on Finland's educational excellence, took place on September 8, 2022.

Organizational structure of the university
The highest body at the University is the Board of Directors, consisted of the University’s founders. The Rector, Doctor of Economic science, Mustafakulov Sherzod Igamberdiyevich manages all aspects of the university activities. The collegial governing body of the university is the University Council, which consists of the administration and leading professors and teachers. The vice-rectors for academic affairs and youth policy and financial issues carry out certain areas of university activities.

University departments
• Department of academic affairs;

• Department of Youth Affairs and Student Services;

• Department of International Cooperation Development;

• Department of scientific and innovative research;

• HR and personnel training

University centers
• Information-library center.

The main directions of student training
Humanities and social sciences

University faculties
• Faculty of Economics and Business Management;

• Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology ;

University departments
• Department of Pedagogy;

• Department of Economics and Business Management;

• Department of foreign languages;

• Department of digital technologies.

University educational processes
Karelia University of Applied Sciences of Findland is one of the main strategic partners of Nordic International University. The experience of Karelian UAS is widely applied in educational programs and methodology, know-how, educational management system, teacher training and other areas. The educational process is implemented following 2+2 and 3+1 programs orginized with the University. Highly qualifies personnel are prepared in modern education fields with an analysis of global trends in education, manpower requirements and the future expectations of young people. Classes are held by local and foreign professors and teachers. Also, educational processes are conducted in the form of internships, work studies, master classes and development of startups with the participation of foreign business practitioners and international partners.

Finnish language is also taught apart from Russian and English in the 1st-4th years of study. Students of all majors have the opportunity to participate in Work and Travel programs in countries such as Finland, Sweden , Norway and Denmark during the summer vacation. After the 2nd year, students can continue their studies and obtain a double degree at Finnish universities.

The educational process at the University is organized in Uzbek and other languages ​​in accordance with the curricula and programs developed taking into account the requirements of the State Education Standards of the Republic of Uzbekistan and approved by the University. Education at the university is carried out in the form of full-time, part-time, evening classes and distance education using digital technologies, webinars, "blended learning" and other modern educational technologies. Teaching at the University is in accordance with the curricula and programs approved by the University and its foreign partners, taking into account the requirements of the state education standards of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on the basis of a payment contract, as well as at the expense of educational grants provided by legal entities  - potential employers, sponsorship donations of legal entities and individuals allocated for the education of young people, and other sources which are not prohibited by legal documents. Fall term is from October  to early February (including a 2-week winter break ) while Spring term is from March  to June. Educational programs meet modern requirements and the educational process is improved through analysis according to the demands and suggestions of students and employers.di.

Major fields
·        Economics (by industries and sectors)

·        Finance and financial technologies

·        Primary education

·        Pre-School education

·        Foreign language and literature (by language)

·        Computer engineering ("Computer engineering", "IT service", "Information security", "Multimedia technologies")

·        TU BA (Hons) International Business

·        BU BSc (Hons) Industrial Management

Universitetning xalqaro hamkorligi va aloqalari
One of the main strategic partners of Nordic International University is  Finland ''' 's Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Nokia''', a Finnish multinational technology corporation, is one of the main partners of the International Nordic University in realizing its strategic goals. The company closely helps in the organization of business incubator, internship abroad, master classes. In the future, creating a stronger community, training and pooling the potential of young personnel will allow us to innovate systems, provide local cloud solutions, and work on new applications that will be a great impetus for the development of society. Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteskoulu (SYK) is a comprehensive school that prepares students for the national exam or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Both of them provide students with the qualifications and opportunity to be enrolled in the university. In particular, the IB (International Baccalaureate)gives students a unique opportunity to enter almost any university in the world. In the future, Nordic International Finnish School will be established at the university in cooperation with this school. The university's international partners — Finnish Water Forum and ISKU companies — help to organize student internships in their bases. ISKU company is a strategic partner for the organization of the university and the school buildings planned to be established under it, educational and other equipment and accessories based on Finnish requirements. It assists the university in designing and building a modern campus based on the best experience, design and technology in Finland.