Over 3,000 students expelled from Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University

More than 3,000 students have been expelled from the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Cactus Media, citing the State Committee for National Security.

According to the report, preventive inspections were conducted at higher education institutions in the city of Osh at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025. These inspections involved the participation of university leadership from Osh State University (OshSU), Osh Technological University (OshTU), Osh State Pedagogical University (OshPU), Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University (KYKU), Osh Medical University, and others.

As a result of the inspections, a total of 13,300 students were expelled due to academic failure and irregular class attendance. The breakdown is as follows:

 Osh State University (OshSU): 3,573 students
 Osh Technological University (OshTU): 2,754 students
 Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University (KYKU): 3,167 students
 Osh State Pedagogical University (OshPU): 3,629 students
 Branch of Kyrgyz National University: 172 students

The committee is also investigating the possible involvement of some university staff in illegally facilitating student enrollment or academic activities. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, legal action may be taken in accordance with national law.

Previously, the State Committee for National Security uncovered a case of official misconduct at Kyrgyz State University named after Ishenali Arabayev. The investigation found that 59 foreign students, including 30 from Uzbekistan, were officially admitted to the university but never entered Kyrgyzstan or participated in classes.