Strategic and International cooperation Department

Head of Department

Komiljon K. Sharipov

Candidate of Philological Sciences (PhD), Associate Professor

▸ Excellence in Education and Science Award, Republic of Tajikistan

▸ Honorary Professor, Russian Academy of Natural History

▸ Fulbright Program alumnus (USA); Distance Education Program, University of Oregon (USA)

The Department of Strategic and International Cooperation is the university’s gateway to the global academic community. We invite universities, research centres and international organisations to build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships in law, economics and business, political science, international relations and linguistics.

167

cooperation agreements

partner countries

213+

faculty in internships and academic exchange

international projects

Our mission

To expand the university’s ties with educational, research and cultural institutions abroad; to integrate the university into the global higher-education system; to align the quality of teaching with international standards; and to achieve international recognition of the university’s degrees.

Our work supports the university’s strategic goal of entering the world’s TOP-1000 universities.

Partnership geography

■ China	■ Republic of Korea	■ USA	■ Poland
■ Czech Republic	■ India	■ Indonesia	■ Russia
■ Belarus	■ Kazakhstan	■ Uzbekistan	■ Kyrgyzstan
■ Finland

167 agreements in total with partners from 18 countries; the main partner countries are listed above.

Key achievements

International accreditation certificate for 3 current degree programmes.
Joint Faculty of Tajik State University of Law, Business and Politics and Tashkent State University of Economics.
Full member of the China–Central Asia Alliance.
Full member of the China–Tajikistan Alliance in the field of law.
Korean Language and Culture Centre.
Foreign Language Centre — French language.

What we offer partners

Student and staff exchange — short-term and semester-long programmes.
Joint and double-degree programmes at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
Joint research and publications, co-organised international conferences.
Guest lectures and professional development programmes.
Summer schools and language courses — Tajik, Russian and English.
Joint grant applications: Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan programmes, and grant foundations of the Russian Federation.

Milestones

2007	The International Relations Office was established by decision No. 1 of the University Academic Council (30.08.2007).
2010	Its first head, Assoc. Prof. A.H. Juraev (PhD in Philosophy, Fulbright alumnus), laid down the office’s core areas of work and its annual and long-term plans.
2012	The post of Vice-Rector for International Relations was introduced; Assoc. Prof. A.H. Juraev became the first to hold it.
2018	Prof. D.D. Babadzhanov, Doctor of Economics, was appointed Vice-Rector for International Relations.
2024	Prof. Tura Rabbim Rizozoda, Doctor of Economics, was appointed Vice-Rector. From 1 September 2024 the International Relations Office was headed by Assoc. Prof. K.K. Sharipov.
2025	By decision No. 7 of the Academic Council of 28 February 2025, the International Relations Office was transformed into the Department of Strategic and International Cooperation, with Assoc. Prof. Komiljon K. Sharipov appointed its head.

Our team

Head of Department — Assoc. Prof. K.K. Sharipov, PhD

Leading Specialist — P.T. Muminjonova

Director, Centre for the Analysis of Political Processes, Integration and Diplomacy — Prof. Munira A. Akmalova, Doctor of Political Sciences

Head, Centre for Grant Acquisition and Project Management — Assoc. Prof. Abdurahmon S. Mahmudov, PhD in Economics

We are ready to cooperate — let’s shape the future of education together!

E-mail: tsulbpinternational@mail.ru

Website: tsulbp.tj

Address: Khujand, Sughd Region, Republic of Tajikistan

Centre for Analysis of Political Processes, Integration and Diplomacy

Director Centre, Profеsssor, Akmalova Munira Abdunabievna

The Centre for Analysis of Political Processes, Integration and Diplomacy is a unit of the Department of Strategic and International Cooperation of the Tajik State University of Law, Business and Politics (TSULBP). It was established by decision of the University Academic Council of 30 March 2024 (Minutes No. 8) and has operated since April 2024. It builds on the Research Centre for the Statecraft Experience of the Leader of the Nation, opened in November 2022 during a visit by the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

Areas of work
research on political processes, international relations and diplomacy, including the prevention of extremism, terrorism and other security threats;
science diplomacy and the University’s international cooperation;
developing and attracting grant-funded projects;
conferences, round tables and seminars involving young scholars, master’s and doctoral students, and undergraduates.

Team

Prof. Munira Akmalova, Director

M. Rahimova, Specialist in international grant development and fundraising

U. Mirzokhojaeva, Specialist in international relations

Partners

The Centre works with the Centre for Strategic Studies and the Centre for Islamic Studies under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, the Academy of Public Administration, and universities and research centres in Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and China. It has signed more than eight cooperation agreements, and new memoranda with the NGO “Chashmai Hayot” and the Khujand Vocational Training and Services Centre.

Projects and grants

In 2025–2026 the Centre submitted three proposals to international donors:

MAMA CASH 2025 – USD 50,000 for social support and the role of women in society;
OSCE Office – support and rehabilitation of girls and women affected by violence and social pressure;
Swiss fund – a study on “Freedom of Expression and Access to Information” for the UN Universal Periodic Review (with the NGO “Bureau on Human Rights and Rule of Law”).

Young people

The Centre hosts an analytical group of young lecturers and students and the student Volunteer & Action Group, which help organize events and carry out grant projects.

Centre for Grants and Project Work

Head of the Centre

Abdurahmon Mahmudov,

Candidate of Economic Sciences (PhD), Associate Professor.

The Centre for Grants and Project Work is a unit of the Department of Strategic and International Cooperation of the Tajik State University of Law, Business and Politics (TSULBP). The Centre identifies new funding opportunities, develops and implements research, educational, innovation and social projects, and connects the University with international organisations, foundations, donors, and universities in Tajikistan and abroad.

Its aim is to make project work a key driver of the University’s development: raising the quality of teaching and research, supporting the initiatives of faculty and researchers, and opening new opportunities for students.

What we do

track and share national and international calls for proposals and funding programmes;
develop the University’s strategy for grant and project work;
prepare grant applications together with faculties, departments and research centres;
build links with donors, international organisations and foreign universities for joint projects and exchange of experience;
run seminars and trainings on proposal writing and project management;
involve faculty, researchers and students in project work.

Support for faculty and researchers

The Centre helps at every stage: reviewing call requirements, choosing the right programme, building a project team, developing the concept and preparing the application.

Opportunities for students

The Centre introduces students to grant programmes and youth projects. Taking part in projects builds skills in teamwork, planning, analysis and project management.