University of Business and Science

What University of Business and Science does

The University of Business and Science (UBS) is a private higher education institution founded in 2022 and headquartered in Namangan, Uzbekistan, with an additional branch in Tashkent. It operates under license No. 733430 issued by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovations on April 23, 2025, and offers a three-tier academic structure comprising 48 bachelor's, 14 master's, and 5 doctoral specializations across disciplines including IT, economics, finance, medicine, pedagogy, linguistics, and engineering. As of available reporting, UBS enrolls approximately 30,583 students supported by 400+ faculty members across five campus buildings, positioning it among the larger private universities in Uzbekistan by enrollment.

UBS runs a digital ecosystem built around several proprietary platforms: HEMIS (student information system), UBS LMS (learning management system at lms.ubsu.uz), an electronic library (kutubxona.ubsu.uz), and the UBS Student App available on iOS and Android. The university also publishes a scientific journal (journal.ubsu.uz) and operates a credit-module curriculum structure. There is no public or partner-facing API; the technology stack is purpose-built for internal academic administration rather than external commercialization.

The business model is tuition-driven (subscription-style annual contracts), with standard bachelor's programs priced at 18,540,000 UZS (~USD 1,500), medical bachelor's at 28,840,000 UZS, and most master's programs at 24,720,000 UZS annually. Revenue is augmented by exam/certification fees and partially offset by three named grants (Academic Excellence, Digital Transformation IT, Global Citizen) that waive 30–100% of tuition for qualifying students. Go-to-market is event-driven and sales-led: the annual UBS Science Olympiad (4 billion UZS prize fund in 2024, up from 2 billion UZS in 2023) attracts 20,000+ school students nationwide and feeds the admissions funnel, complemented by direct enrollment via qabul.ubsu.uz, school outreach, and 60+ international and 115 local partnerships supporting exchanges, joint programs, and graduate placement.

Name

University of Business and Science

Legal name

University of Business and Science of Uzbekistan

Website

https://ubsu.uz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UBS is a private Uzbek university founded in 2022 in Namangan, enrolling ~30,583 students across 48 bachelor's, 14 master's, and 5 doctoral programs, with revenue driven by tuition contracts and an event-led admissions funnel anchored by its annual Science Olympiad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual/Joint Degree Programs (International) (EDAIABAD), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Bachelor degree programs
• Master degree programs
• Doctoral education programs
• Private university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Namangan

HQ country

Uzbekistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Contracts (Contract Narxi): Annual tuition fees charged to students for educational services across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Fees range from 8,000,000 to 28,840,000 UZS depending on program specialization.
2. Grant Programs: University administers 'Academic Excellence', 'Digital Transformation IT', and 'Global Citizen' grants that cover 30-100% of tuition costs for eligible students, funded through university resources and partnerships.
3. Examination and Certification Services: Revenue from final state attestation examinations, thesis defenses, and issuance of confirmation letters and diploma documents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UBS delivers private higher education services in Uzbekistan through 48 bachelor's, 14 master's, and 5 doctoral degree programs spanning IT, economics, finance, healthcare, pedagogy, linguistics, engineering, and social sciences. Education is delivered via campus-based instruction at five Namangan locations and a Tashkent branch, supported by proprietary digital platforms (HEMIS, UBS LMS, mobile app, electronic library) and tuition contracts ranging from 8 to 28.8 million UZS annually.

Product overview

University of Business and Science (UBS) is a private higher education institution in Uzbekistan offering a three-tier academic degree structure: 48 Bachelor's programs, 14 Master's programs, and 5 Doctoral programs across disciplines including IT, economics, finance, medicine, pedagogy, linguistics, engineering, and social sciences. The university operates its own learning management system (UBS LMS) as a core student-facing platform, complemented by a mobile app (UBS Student App) available on iOS and Android, an electronic library, and a scientific journal platform. Financial support products include three named grants: the Academic Excellence Grant (merit-based tuition coverage of 30-100%), the Digital Transformation IT Grant (for IT/AI/cybersecurity students), and the Global Citizen International Exchange Grant (for semester abroad study). The UBS Science Olympiad is a flagship outreach and student recruitment program with prize funds reaching 4 billion UZS annually. The institution holds license No. 733430 from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, with campuses in Namangan (main) and Tashkent (branch).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bakalavriat (Bachelor's Degree Programs) Undergraduate degree programs spanning 48 specializations across IT, economics, pedagogy, medicine, linguistics, engineering, and related fields, offered under a credit-module curriculum system with annual tuition contracts ranging from 10,000,000 to 28,840,000 UZS depending on specialization. Targeted at school graduates, college students, and working professionals seeking a recognized higher education qualification in Uzbekistan.
• Magistratura (Master's Degree Programs) Two-year postgraduate master's programs in 14 specializations including pedagogy, linguistics, economics, computer systems, materials science, and educational theory. Annual tuition is 24,720,000 UZS for most specializations, with select tracks starting from 8,000,000 UZS. Targeted at bachelor's-degree holders seeking advanced specialization and career advancement.
• Doktorantura (Doctoral Degree Programs) Doctoral (PhD) programs in 5 specializations: History of Uzbekistan, Service Sector Economics, Finance and Monetary Economics, Management, and Pedagogy Theory and History of Pedagogical Teachings. Targeted at advanced researchers and academics pursuing doctoral-level qualifications.
• UBS Career Center Career services platform facilitating student employment, job fairs, and employer connections, linking graduating students with 300+ partner organizations including nearly 50 banks and companies at career day events. Targeted at enrolled UBS students and recent graduates seeking employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,583 enrolled students demonstrate scale and market acceptance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• O'zbekiston davlat jismoniy tarbiya va sport universiteti (O'zDJTSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Memorandum of understanding signed for joint educational process improvement, exchange of experience, collaborative scientific research, innovative projects, practical sports programs, training of qualified personnel, digital education development, inclusive education support, and participation in international grant projects.
• West University of Timișoara (Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2025UBS participated in 16th International Staff Week establishing cooperation ties with universities from France, Italy, Latvia, Taiwan, Moldova, Switzerland, and Poland. Enables student and faculty exchange programs.
• Karabuk University (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional development program for UBS faculty members in advanced pedagogical approaches, modern educational technologies, and teaching process management. Certificates issued upon completion.
• International European University (Malta)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical faculty students and staff undergo practical training at this Maltese university, receiving certificates upon completion.
• Ministry of Higher Education, Science and InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry collaborating on UBS Science Olympiad organization and licensing/accreditation of educational programs.
• Ecological Movement of UzbekistanminorOthersJoint meeting on Syr Darya water resource conservation and regional ecological sustainability. Involves environmental experts, university leadership, and students.
• 60+ International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network including universities from France, Italy, Latvia, Taiwan, Moldova, Switzerland, Poland and other countries for academic exchanges, joint programs, and research collaboration.
• 115 Local Partner OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business and government organizations providing internship and employment opportunities for UBS graduates, including nearly 50 banks and companies at career fair events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Astana IT University: State-supported IT-focused university in Kazakhstan with strong industry partnerships and international exchange — comparable Central Asian peer in the practice-oriented, IT-vertical higher education space.
• Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU): Kazakh-British joint technical university offering English-taught engineering and business programs — a regional peer with a comparable international-joint-venture operating model in Central Asia.
• Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (Tashkent branch): Branch campus of a major Russian economics university in Tashkent, offering Russian-language business and economics degrees — regional competitor for economics/business students.

Broad incumbents

• Nazarbayev University: Large, well-funded private-research university in Kazakhstan positioned as a flagship Central Asian institution — comparable in mission and international-partnership model, but at materially greater scale.
• Tashkent State University of Economics (TSUE): Large public Uzbek university focused on economics, finance, and business — the dominant incumbent in the same economic/business education vertical that UBS competes in.

Direct peers

• Westminster International University in Tashkent: Private university in Uzbekistan established through a partnership between the University of Westminster (UK) and local founders, offering Western-style degree programs in business, economics, IT, and law — the closest direct comparison to UBS's international-private positioning.
• Webster University Tashkent: US-affiliated (Webster University) private branch campus in Tashkent offering Western business and IT degrees — competes with UBS for international-minded, tuition-paying students in Uzbekistan.
• Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent (MDIST): Singapore-affiliated private higher education provider in Uzbekistan offering business and IT programs under a transnational model — directly comparable international-partnership peer.
• Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent (TTPU): Italian-affiliated (Politecnico di Torino) private engineering university in Tashkent, operating under a similar international-partnership model with practice-oriented STEM programs — directly comparable in operating model.
• Inha University in Tashkent (IUT): Private university in Tashkent established through partnership with Inha University (South Korea), focused on IT, engineering, and business — a directly comparable international-affiliated private competitor targeting similar student segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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