Description

Name of the project: New master’s degree and training course programs in the field of medical engineering in Uzbekistan
Project number: UzMedEn 101082221— ERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE
Project implementation period: 01.01.2023– 31.12.2025

The project is addressed to solve the lack of specialists in installing, maintenance, management of medical devices in Uzbekistan. The main objective of the project is to develop and internationalize master’s program and training courses in the field of medical engineering using new medical technologies in Uzbekistan through innovative curricula that meet world market requirements and EU best practices.
The objective of the UzMedEn project is to develop the field of medical engineering in Uzbekistan and to train qualified specialists in this sector. Within the project framework, it is planned to design and implement modern master's degree programs in medical engineering, aligned with the international ECTS system. The project also aims to enhance students' and specialists' practical skills by establishing modern laboratories and training centers. It focuses on improving the quality of education in medical engineering at higher educational institutions and providing open and accessible learning opportunities through the creation of a MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platform. Furthermore, the project seeks to expand educational opportunities for women, migrants, and economically disadvantaged groups, promoting inclusivity. It is also planned to strengthen cooperation with industrial and medical institutions to improve internship and employment opportunities for students, as well as to establish a professional society in the field of medical engineering to facilitate experience exchange and network development. Overall, the UzMedEn project aims to build a strong scientific and practical foundation for the advancement of modern medical technologies and the educational system in Uzbekistan.

Partners:

• Rigas Tehniska Universitate (Riga, Latvia)
• Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius, Lithuania)
• Andijan Machine Building Institute (Coordinator, Uzbekistan),
• Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
• Kimyo International University in Tashkent (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
• Tashkent University of Information Technology (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
• Bukhara State Medical Institute (Buhkara, Uzbekistan)
• Bukhara Engineering Technological Institute (Buhkara, Uzbekistan)

Associate partners:

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Center of development of medical education Ministry of public health of the republic of Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
Educational center for service of medical equipment
“MAKRO FARM ANDIJAN” Ltd (Andijan, Uzbekistan)