Namangan State University Signed Cooperation Memorandums with Prestigious Spanish Universities

As previously reported, the First Forum of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions of Uzbekistan and Spain is being held in Madrid, Spain. A delegation of Namangan State University, headed by Rector Abdug'affor Qirg'izboyev, is actively participating in this prestigious international event.

Within the framework of the forum, bilateral cooperation memorandums were signed between Namangan State University and several leading higher education institutions of Spain. In particular, agreements were reached with the University of Zaragoza, the University of León, and the University of Málaga to strengthen cooperation in education, science, and academic mobility.

It is worth noting that the University of Zaragoza, founded in 1542, is one of the oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions in Spain. Ranked 638th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, the university possesses strong academic and research potential in natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and the humanities, consistently securing respectable positions in international rankings.

The partnership with the University of Zaragoza will create new opportunities for student and faculty exchange programs, joint educational initiatives, collaborative research projects, and participation in international grant programs.

Founded in 1979, the University of León is recognized as one of Spain’s modern research-oriented universities. The institution demonstrates strong performance in veterinary sciences, biology, agricultural sciences, information technologies, and engineering, and is included among the world's leading universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

The University of Málaga is one of the major academic and research centers in southern Spain and enjoys international recognition for its achievements in information technologies, artificial intelligence, engineering, and business education.

The signed memorandums provide a solid legal foundation for expanding academic cooperation, promoting student and faculty exchanges, implementing joint educational programs, and carrying out international scientific research projects.