History of the University

The history of Samarkand State University dates back to the establishment of the Mirzo Ulughbek Madrasa, specifically to September 21, 1420. It was at this madrasa that the first scientific lecture on the theory of Claudius Ptolemy was delivered by Mavlono Muhammad Khawafi to an audience of over 100 listeners.

    From that time onwards, students at the Mirzo Ulughbek Madrasa began to study not only religious knowledge but also algebra (al-jabr), geometry (handasa), law (fiqh), and other fundamental sciences. The educational process at the madrasa continued uninterrupted, except for a period during the reign of the Ashtrakhani ruler Abulfayz Khan in the first half of the 18th century, until the 1920s of the 20th century. Over time, the madrasa maintained its status as one of the most advanced and prestigious educational institutions of its time, remaining an esteemed center of higher education. Even during the Soviet period, the madrasa continued its activities in the field of training pedagogical personnel. more

About University

 Samarkand State University is not only a famous and ancient higher education institution in Uzbekistan but also in many countries around the world. Although the official founding of SamDU dates back to 1927, its formation and acquisition of higher education status are closely linked to the Mirzo Ulughbek Madrasa. In other words, it has a history of over 600 years.

        Great figures from our history, such as Mirzo Ulughbek, Qozizoda Rumi, Ali Qushchi, G'iyosiddin Koshiy, Alisher Navoi, and Abdurahmon Jami, have elevated enlightenment and culture in Samarkand and laid the foundations of world civilization. We take pride in the fact that today’s higher education institutions have been established based on their rich legacy. more

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