Evaluating Higher Education: Uzbekistan’s National Framework in the Context of Global Benchmarks

Abstract

This article is devoted to a comparative analysis of the national model for assessing the higher education system in Uzbekistan and global standards. The study examines the main mechanisms, objectives, methods, and outcomes of the assessment methodology introduced in Uzbekistan. It compares this model with internationally recognized systems such as QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE), and Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), highlighting the unique features of the national model and its adaptation to the local socio-economic context. Additionally, recommendations are provided for enhancing global integration and advancing scientific research.