Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology (TICT) – Institutional Profile

The Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology (TICT), established in 1991, is one of the leading and most prestigious technical universities in Uzbekistan and Central Asia in the fields of chemical, oil and gas, food, and materials technology. The institute is committed to achieving excellence in education, scientific research, and innovation, addressing pressing societal challenges, and contributing to sustainable development on national, regional, and global levels. TICT comprises four faculties, 29 bachelor’s, 30 master’s, and 16 doctoral programs, 45 scientific laboratories, and 7 research centers. Currently, the institute has over 8,600 students, with an average of 497 bachelor’s and 383 master’s graduates each year. TICT maintains international partnerships with more than 20 countries, holds over 100 educational and mobility agreements, and actively participates in joint projects with the European Union, Russia, Belarus, South Korea, and other countries. The institute offers innovative and practice-oriented bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, dual degree models, and a creative, supportive environment for students. TICT aims to prepare students and academic staff as specialists capable of responding to contemporary global challenges, with a strong emphasis on scientific and applied research, internationalization, sustainable development, and close cooperation with industry. In recent years, TICT’s research and innovation activities have achieved significant results in the fields of industry, ecology, and food safety. The mission and vision of the institute are focused on fostering entrepreneurship, openness, tolerance, communication, and diversity among students, contributing to positive social change.

Mission

The fundamental mission of TICT is to serve the interests of society, the economy, and industrial partners through the transfer and continuous development of advanced knowledge, skills, and innovation.

Core Values

The highest value of the institute lies in its students, highly qualified professionals, engineers, chemists, technologists, and scientists. TICT places special emphasis on developing students’ initiative, critical thinking, tolerance, empathy, professionalism, creativity, entrepreneurship, national identity, and relationship-building skills, as well as nurturing strong and responsible personalities.

Academic Structure and Education

TICT consists of four main faculties, offering 29 bachelor’s, 30 master’s, and 16 doctoral programs. The institute currently enrolls over 8,600 students, with an average of 497 bachelor’s and 383 master’s graduates each year. The institute provides innovative, practice-oriented curricula, dual degree and joint education models, modern laboratories, and research centers.

Research and Innovation

TICT operates 45 scientific laboratories, 7 research centers, and 28 student research circles. In recent years, TICT’s researchers and students have obtained 10 patents, published over 60 articles in international journals in 2024 alone, and commercialized innovative developments worth 1.5 billion UZS. The main research areas include energy- and resource-saving technologies, industrial waste recycling, the development of food and cosmetic products from local raw materials, industrial ecology, and nanotechnology.

International Cooperation and Projects

TICT actively collaborates with leading universities and research centers in over 20 countries, including participation in EU programs (Erasmus+, Tempus), and partnerships with Russia, Belarus, South Korea, and others. A joint “Advanced Engineering School” and “Mirror Chemical Technology Laboratory” have been established in cooperation with Tomsk Polytechnic University. In 2024, 145 students and faculty participated in international exchange programs, and 22 department heads completed internships abroad. The institute holds over 250 agreements in the fields of education and mobility.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

TICT is a member of the UN PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) initiative and prioritizes environmentally friendly technologies, industrial ecology, and resource efficiency in all educational and research activities. The institute is dedicated to preparing graduates who are not only highly qualified professionals but also responsible citizens committed to society and the environment. By 2025, TICT plans to establish three new laboratories in partnership with industry, equip 31 classrooms with modern technologies, and increase student research activity by 15%.

Strategic Vision

TICT aims to develop a new, multifaceted, and network-based model of higher education, introduce practice-oriented and industry-linked curricula, and implement wide-ranging international research, development, and innovation activities. The institute strives to remain a key driver of innovative development in Uzbekistan and the region.