Higher Education in IT: An Overview of Pochon Sun University in Tashkent

University was founded on July 2, 2018.

The initiators of the university's creation are the Ministry of Preschool Education, the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Puchon University, Republic of Korea.

The main goals of the university are to prepare qualified, competitive professionals and to implement the best foreign experience in organizing the educational and upbringing process.

The curriculum, assessment system, and teaching methodology are based on the educational system of Puchon University. The main faculty consists of leading educators from Puchon University and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Classes are conducted in four languages: Korean, English, Russian, and Uzbek.

Additionally, regardless of their faculty, students study the Korean language.

Bachelor's Programs 

— "Information Technology"

This faculty prepares specialists in computer technology and communications. Students study programming languages C, C++, and Java, Linux server management, databases, and Capstone design. After two years of study, students can continue their education in Tashkent or South Korea and receive a diploma from Puchon University.

— "Multimedia and Game Content"

The faculty combines art and engineering. Students study multimedia, comic creation, Webtoon, 3D games, and animation. The program prepares students for developing multimedia and game projects.

— "E-Business"

Students learn to manage ERP systems, marketing, accounting, and create business strategies. The faculty prepares specialists for successful business operations in a digital environment.

Faculty

Qualified specialists with appropriate education teach at Puchon University. Many hold doctoral or postgraduate degrees in IT technologies. These are practicing specialists and educators who have experience in website and application development. Each professor uses the latest technologies in their projects, which help improve students' skills.

Opportunities for Students

Thanks to experienced teachers with both academic and practical training, students gain in-depth knowledge in the field of information technology. The university places great emphasis on practical training. Students work on real projects, participate in competitions, which allows them to acquire valuable skills in programming, website development, and problem-solving in large projects. Each student is unique, and the university offers an individual approach to learning, allowing everyone to realize their potential. Students have access to modern computer labs, laboratories, a library, and other resources necessary for successful studies.

Internships

Internships are an integral part of the training for any IT specialist. They provide real work experience and help better understand how the IT industry is structured. The university offers students organizations and companies where they can complete internships with the possibility of future employment. Upon completion, students must fill out documents, write a report on their work, and defend it before a commission. Internships are an excellent way to establish oneself and find a job after graduation. 

Academic Mobility

Academic mobility is an excellent opportunity for students to spend part of their studies at another university, both in their own country and abroad. It is a wonderful chance to immerse oneself in a new educational environment, meet other cultures, and broaden one's horizons. 

After the second year of study, students can continue their education in the Republic of Korea.

Student Life

The university offers a wide selection of clubs for active leisure. Students can join sections for volleyball, football, basketball, taekwondo, K-POP, frisbee, or learn the Japanese martial art of kendo. Lovers of intellectual games can participate in chess classes.

In addition, the university hosts many events where students can immerse themselves in culture, celebrating both Korean and Uzbek holidays. Students can organize various events themselves: open club days, dance events, sports, or esports tournaments.

Dormitory on the university campus provides comfort and convenience for students.

First-year students from other cities are accommodated on a priority basis, but places are limited, so booking is available for first, second, and third-year students.

Dormitory features:

— capacity: 250 people
— comfortable four-person rooms: each equipped with air conditioning, beds, nightstands, a common table, chairs, wall shelves, and a wardrobe
— bathroom in each room
— Wi-Fi on every floor
— fully equipped kitchens: on each floor, there are two refrigerators, a microwave, two electric stoves, and sinks with water filtration
— study rooms and a meeting hall for parents, accessible from 09:00 to 18:00.

Employment

Students in IT fields have a wide range of career opportunities in rapidly developing industries — e-commerce, game development, and the IT sector, which will allow them to actively participate in innovative projects, create their own startups, and hold high positions in leading companies.