2025 Master's Programme at the Tajik Teachers' College in Penjikent City

I. School Introduction

Pengjikent Teachers' College, a shining star in Tajikistan's higher education system, is located in Pengjikent City, a historic hub along the ancient Silk Road with over 5,500 years of history. The city's rich cultural heritage has endowed the school with a profound academic atmosphere, making it a leading centre for knowledge transmission and innovation.

Founded in 1991, the university originated as the Asian Teaching Centre of the Russian University. It was integrated into the Tajik university system in 1994 and became an independent institution in 2007. The university has consistently upheld its educational mission, continuously advancing on the path of educational innovation and reform. To date, it serves as the Asian Teaching Centre of the Russian University, a member of the Oxford Academic Alliance, and a model of industry-education integration between China and Tajikistan under the Belt and Road Initiative. Since 2010, the university's Chinese Language Teaching Centre has served as an important bridge for cultural exchange between China and Tajikistan. Pengjiket Teachers' College welcomes students from around the world to embark on a fulfilling academic journey here, building a foundation for future development, pursuing dreams together, and achieving a brilliant future.

The school actively expands its educational footprint, establishing three learning centres in cities such as Dushanbe, Karshi, and Khujand, equipped with advanced facilities and professional faculty. These centres share resources and synchronise teaching with the main campus, providing students with convenient and high-quality education. Additionally, the school promotes international exchange with neighbouring countries such as Moscow, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, and has established learning centres there. Over 7,000 students graduate annually. The university comprises eight departments and over 50 specialisations, offering a comprehensive disciplinary framework spanning science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, education, and the arts. It promotes coordinated development across multiple disciplines to meet students' diverse needs. In 2025, a Medical Department will be established, covering specialisations such as clinical medicine, nursing, and dentistry. The programme emphasises the integration of theory and practice to cultivate practical medical professionals.

II. Educational Philosophy

The international undergraduate programme at the Tajik Teachers' College in Pengjiket City is an internationally standardised language and academic foundation course. The programme is specifically designed for Chinese students, emphasising the study of general education courses, the improvement of Russian language proficiency, the development of foundational academic skills, and the cultivation of cross-cultural communication abilities. The master's programme offers two-year and three-year options, tailored to students' prior academic qualifications, to meet their diverse learning needs. After enhancing their international academic and language proficiency and passing the required tests, students proceed to overseas universities to complete their studies. Upon successful completion, they receive a degree certificate from the overseas university. The obtained overseas academic qualifications can be submitted to the China Education Certification Centre (CECC) under the Ministry of Education for certification upon return to China.

III. Master's Programme Advantages

(1) Authoritative Institution, Officially Recognised

Pengjike City Tajik Normal College is a university recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Graduates can obtain a master's degree from the host institution and may further apply for doctoral studies. The master's degree obtained can be certified by the China (Ministry of Education) Overseas Education Service Centre. Outstanding students may be recommended by the school to apply for doctoral degrees at prestigious universities such as Moscow State University and Harbin Institute of Technology.

(2) Expertise and Experience

The Pengjiket City Tajik Normal College campus boasts a faculty team that is politically steadfast, professionally competent, skilled in teaching, and dedicated to nurturing students. A team of professional teachers with both industry experience and years of teaching experience collaborate to deliver courses, effectively guiding students in their professional studies through depth and breadth of expertise.

(3) Diverse Program Offerings

The school offers programmes in fields such as history, education, linguistics, economics and management, arts, engineering, computer science, and physical education. With a broad range of fields and a well-structured curriculum system, the school helps students deeply engage with course content and cultivates high-quality, highly knowledgeable international students.

(4) Seamless Integration Between Domestic and International Education, Facilitating a Smooth Transition

The school adopts an international standard teaching model featuring small class sizes, interactive learning, and seminar-style discussions, allowing students to experience an overseas educational environment. The segmented learning model also helps students adapt to overseas study more quickly, while significantly reducing the economic costs of overseas study for families and alleviating the financial burden on households.

IV. Academic Programmes

(I) School of Education

1. Education

2. Early Childhood Education

3. Primary Education

4. Education and Psychology

5. Educational Administration

6. Applied Psychology

(II) School of Literature

1. Russian Language and Literature

2. English Language and Literature

3. Chinese Language and Literature

(III) Linguistics

1. English

2. Russian

3. Chinese Linguistics

(4) School of Geography and Environment

1. Geography

2. Environmental Science

3. Geographical Ecology

(5) School of History and Archaeology

1. History

2. Archaeology

3. History and Archaeology

4. Law

5. Intellectual Property Law

(6) School of Chemistry

1. Chemistry

2. Chemical Engineering and Technology

(7) School of Mathematics and Computer Science

1. Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

2. Mathematics and Computer Science

3. Data Science and Big Data Technology

(8) School of Physics

1. Electronic Science and Technology

2. Electronic Information Engineering

3. Physics

4. Computer Science and Physics

(9) School of Arts

1. Art Studies

2. Musicology

3. Dance Studies

4. Musicology

5. Design Studies

6. Fine Arts Studies

(10) School of Physical Education

1. Physical Education Studies

2. Physical Education Education

3. Physical Education Training

(11) School of Life Sciences

1. Food Science and Engineering

2. Biotechnology

(12) School of Economics and Management

1. Finance

2. International Economics and Trade

3. Economics

(13) Medical College

1. Pharmacy

2. Dentistry

3. Nursing

4. Acupuncture and Massage

5. Rehabilitation Therapy

6. Psychology

7. Applied Psychology

(14) Business Department (MBA/MPAcc Education Centre)

1. Business Administration

2. Project Management

3. Tourism Management

4. Logistics Management

5. Financial Management

6. Accounting

7. Information Management and Information Systems

(15) School of Architecture and Engineering

1. Architectural Engineering Technology

2. Smart Construction Technology

3. Architectural Decoration Engineering Technology

4. Engineering Cost Estimation

5. Municipal Engineering Technology

6. Surveying and Geographic Information

(16) School of Information Engineering

1. Electronic Information Engineering Technology

2. Internet of Things Application Technology

3. Computer Application Technology

4. Software Technology

5. Digital Media Technology

6. Big Data Technology

7. Artificial Intelligence Technology Application

V. Admission Details

(I) Admission Eligibility

1. Bachelor's degree students

2. Associate degree students and those with equivalent qualifications or higher

(II) Application Requirements

1. Prepare the following documents:

· Application form (Chinese and Russian)

· Colour scan of both sides of your ID card

· Electronic version of a 2-inch colour passport photo with a white background

· Colour scan of your passport

· Scanned copies of associate/bachelor's degree certificates and transcripts

· Other supporting documents (e.g., certificates from international conferences, award certificates, etc.)

2. Teaching Languages: Tajik, Russian, English

If applicants hold a language certificate equivalent to IELTS 3.5 or above or have Russian language proficiency at A2 level or above, they may be exempted from the interview. Otherwise, they will automatically be admitted to the preparatory college for language study.

(3) Application Process

1. Submit application materials

Personal resume, proof of associate's or bachelor's degree, transcripts, passport, personal statement, and recommendation letters, etc.

2. Review and evaluation

The school reviews the application materials and evaluates the applicant's overall qualities and professional background.

3. Interview process

All applicants must participate in an interview, which primarily assesses the applicant's professional knowledge, learning motivation, and language expression skills to determine suitability for the programme.

4. Admission Notice

Successful applicants will receive an admission notice outlining enrollment-related matters

5. Enrolment Procedures

Pay tuition and related fees, complete enrolment procedures, and prepare to embark on your master's degree journey

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