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Study Buddy Program

The Study Buddy Program brings international students together with other students at the University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies. Register now to enjoy an exciting program of intercultural exchange.

What is the Study Buddy Program?

The program matches newly-arrived international students (Mentees) with a University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies student (Buddy) who helps them as they start their studies and adjust to life in Tashkent. The Buddies give tips, advice and assistance that make it easier for their Mentees to become familiar with the University and get settled in Tashkent.

How do me become a Mentee?

Are you a new international student at the University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies with questions about studying and living in Tashkent? Would you like to have someone to contact for questions and help getting started in Tashkent?

Then register now for the Study Buddy Program.

Who can participate?

All international students new to the University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies can participate in the Study Buddy Program.

What can the Study Buddy Program offer you?

  • Help with your arrival, if needed
  • Help with visits to the authorities (registering as a resident of Tashkent, opening a bank account, obtaining health insurance)
  • Help finding your way around the campus and city of Tashkent
  • Credit towards a Certificate of Intercultural Competence
  • Improved English and other language skills
  • Meeting University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies students and other new international students
  • Participation in activities with other members of the Study Buddy Program
  • Long-term international friendships

When and how can I register?

  • Winter semester 2024/25: July 1 to November 15, 2023
  • Summer semester 2024: January 1 to April 30, 2024

Please complete and submit the online application form at least three weeks before your arrival in Uzbekistan to register for the Study Buddy Program.

How do me become a Buddy?

Have you studied at the University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies for at least one semester? Do you live in or around Tashkent, know the ins and out of the University and the area and would like to get involved? Are you outgoing and want to help international students as they begin their studies and during their stay in Tashkent?

Then register now for the Study Buddy Program.

Who can participate?

Any University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies student can participate, regardless of whether they are in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program or preparing for state examinations. You should, however, has completed at least one semester at the University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies and has good command of English.

What should me be able to offer?

  • An interest in spending time with international students
  • An outgoing, open-minded personality
  • Good English language skills
  • Time and willingness to help one to three international students for one semester (especially before and during the initial weeks of the semester)

What can the Study Buddy Program offer me?

  • An opportunity to make new friends with international students and other Buddies
  • Written confirmation of your volunteer work
  • Credit towards a Certificate of Intercultural Competence
  • Improved language skills
  • Participation in activities with other members of the Study Buddy Program
  • Long-term international friendships
  • First-hand information about a country or partner university where you will study
  • Information to help you make or revise preparations for your own foreign stay

What are my responsibilities as a Buddy?

  • Make contact with your Mentee(s) before they arrive
  • Be the person they can contact for questions
  • Personally meet you're Mentee(s) after their arrival in Tashkent (or even when they arrive at the airport or train station)
  • If necessary, help them find a room in Tashkent or move into the student dormitory or shared accommodation
  • Provide help with visits to the authorities (e.g. local registry office, International Office, health insurance, opening a bank account)
  • Give tips for everyday life (e.g. public transport, stores, cell phones, internet, culture, etc.)
  • Include them in student social life (visits to the International Club, parties, cooking together, excursions, cinema, pubs, etc.)
  • Help them get started at the University of Digital Economics and Agrotechnologies (e.g. enrollment at the Student Registry, familiarization with University facilities, registration for courses, examinations, university sports, etc.)

When and how can me register?

Buddies are mainly needed between the end of August and beginning of October (winter semester) and between the end of February and beginning of April (summer semester).

  • Winter semester 2024/25: July 1 to November 15, 2023
  • Summer semester 2024: January 1 to April 30, 2024

Please complete the online application form to register.

Contact – international@old.udea.uz