The only specialized “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Central Asia has graduated the first bachelors.

On July 6 this year, a solemn and significant event was held at the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. Since its founding in 2018, the university has produced its first bachelors.

The solemn ceremony was opened with the national anthem of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Aziz Abdukhakimov, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Rector of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, congratulated the graduates on their graduation and wished them professional growth and success in their future careers. In addition, congratulatory speeches were made by the Governor (khakim) of Samarkand region – Erkinjon Turdimov, as well as the First vice-rector – Juliboy Eltazarov and Vice-rector for academic affairs Joseph Hoffmann.

Diplomas to the newly minted bachelors were solemnly presented by the Rector of the University Aziz Abdukhakimov. 109 bachelor graduates who studied at the Faculty of Tourism Management in such areas as Designing in the field of tourism, Hotel business, Management of mass events, Logistics in the field of tourism, Tourism (by field of activity), Marketing in the field of tourism received their long-awaited diplomas.

In addition, diplomas were awarded to 23 masters of the faculty of Tourism Management and 5 bachelors who studied in the second specialty in the part-time form in the direction of “Tourism” (by field of activity).

During the event, graduates and their parents expressed their gratitude to the teachers, heads of graduation projects and the administration of the University, noting the high demand for tourism in Uzbekistan, the importance of dual education in the learning process and an individual approach to each student.

It is worth noting that the organizers of the event, in particular the department of “Mahalla work with the youth and organization of events” of the university, with the assistance of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan, representatives of the Samarkand region Government, the Main Department of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Samarkand region, created a solemn atmosphere of the holiday: musicians were invited to perform live symphonic music, student activists staged various theatrical performances.

“Dear friends, remember that the history of our beloved Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage is made up of your successes. I can proudly say that your pages have taken a special place in the History of the University. Don’t stop filling these pages with your achievements, which will become an example for future generations. We are proud of you! Good luck, dear graduates! - Rector Aziz Abdukhakimov noted in his congratulatory speech.