Affordable Housing and Accommodation Support at Termez State University
Termez State University implements a comprehensive housing support framework designed to improve living conditions and reduce accommodation-related financial pressures for both employees and students. Through partnerships with residential developers, university-managed student residences, preferential housing arrangements and targeted financial assistance, the university provides opportunities for members of its academic community to access suitable and affordable accommodation.
The university recognises that housing affordability directly influences employee well-being, professional stability, educational participation and student retention. Its institutional approach therefore addresses the different accommodation needs of academic and administrative employees, students from other regions, economically disadvantaged individuals, students with disabilities and international students.
Affordable Home Ownership for University Employees
An important component of the university's housing support framework is its cooperation with Surxon Sanoat Qurilish LLC, a residential construction company operating in Surkhandarya Region. In 2023, the university established a formal partnership with the company to facilitate affordable home ownership for professors, lecturers and other university employees.
Under this arrangement, eligible employees are offered preferential terms for purchasing newly constructed residential properties. These include discounted purchase prices, flexible instalment plans and extended payment periods, helping reduce the financial burden associated with acquiring a home.
The university administration assists employees seeking housing by identifying their accommodation needs, preparing relevant documentation and providing recommendation letters to support participation in the programme. This process enables employees to access the benefits negotiated through the institutional partnership.
According to the university's published housing records, 46 employees have acquired residential properties through the preferential home ownership programme. These employees have benefited from university-facilitated arrangements that provide alternatives to conventional commercial housing purchases. The figure reflects cumulative participation in the programme rather than exclusively purchases completed during 2025.
The initiative is linked to the university's broader Employee Social Support Policy, which recognises adequate housing as an important element of staff welfare. By improving access to residential property, the university supports the long-term stability of its workforce, including academic personnel who have relocated to Termez for employment.
Affordable University Accommodation for Students
Student housing represents another major area of institutional investment. Termez State University provides accommodation through university-managed residences, supported by housing allocation procedures, rental assistance and targeted concessions for students experiencing financial difficulties.
During most of 2025, the university operated seven established student residences, providing accommodation close to academic buildings, libraries, dining facilities and recreational infrastructure. These residences offer students a convenient living environment with access to study areas, internet connectivity, sanitary facilities and university support services.
The university's published housing information previously recorded approximately 2,850 students accommodated in seven residences. Its GreenMetric infrastructure records also document the university's established residential facilities, although reported capacities vary according to the reference period and whether figures represent available beds or actual occupancy.
A major expansion occurred on 8 December 2025, when Termez State University officially inaugurated its eighth student residence, a nine-storey building with capacity for 800 students.
Located in the Saxovat neighbourhood of Termez, the residence was constructed with an investment of approximately UZS 36.1 billion. It was developed to serve students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and pupils of the university's academic lyceum.
The opening followed construction inspections and infrastructure improvements undertaken throughout 2025. The addition of 800 residential places substantially expanded the university's accommodation capacity and reduced the number of students potentially dependent on the private rental market. The building's design capacity is distinguished from its actual occupancy at the end of the reporting year.
Rental Compensation and Financial Assistance
For students who cannot obtain university residence places, Termez State University facilitates accommodation in privately rented properties and assists eligible students in applying for government-supported rental compensation.
In accordance with Uzbekistan Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 605 of 24 September 2021, eligible students renting accommodation may receive compensation covering 50% of their monthly rental costs, subject to statutory limits and the relevant eligibility conditions.
The university supports students through application guidance, verification of rental documentation and coordination with the appropriate administrative bodies.
Its earlier institutional reports recorded 5,217 student rental-compensation cases or beneficiaries and approximately UZS 966.2 million in payments during 2024. These historical figures demonstrate that the compensation mechanism was already being administered before the 2025 reporting year.
The university also operates a Student Residence and Rental Housing Information Centre, supported by tutors and student volunteers, to help students identify suitable accommodation. Its dedicated electronic platform, ijara.tersu.uz, provides information on available private rental properties and assists students seeking housing near their place of study.
Priority Housing for Socially Disadvantaged Students
The university's accommodation allocation framework provides additional consideration for vulnerable students, including orphans, students without parental care, students from low-income households, individuals with disabilities and other recognised social protection categories.
Under the provisions of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 376 of 14 August 2023, designated groups receive priority when university accommodation is allocated.
The university also administers accommodation-fee concessions and exemptions for eligible students. Previously published institutional records identify 547 students benefiting from dormitory-fee concessions, with a reported financial value of approximately UZS 852.5 million. These historical figures illustrate the scale of accommodation support provided, although their specific reporting period requires confirmation before use as 2025 statistics.
Such measures help reduce housing-related barriers for students whose families may be unable to cover the full cost of accommodation.
International students may also receive residential support under applicable university arrangements. For eligible students from low-income and lower-middle-income countries, the university's support package includes free accommodation in university dormitories, alongside assistance with documentation and adaptation to the university environment. These arrangements were in operation during 2025.
Accessibility, Safety and Living Conditions
Termez State University incorporates accessibility and student welfare into its accommodation planning. The established student residences include adapted entrances, accessible sanitary facilities and other provisions intended to support students with disabilities.
Campus housing is connected to academic and recreational facilities through the university's pedestrian infrastructure, helping students reduce travel time and transport expenses. The university's sustainability initiatives also address energy-efficient lighting, water conservation, solar water-heating systems and environmental improvements in residential areas.
University administrators and relevant student-support personnel undertake inspections of residential facilities, review living conditions and coordinate responses to accommodation-related concerns.
The university's housing framework combines preferential home ownership for employees, affordable student residences, rental compensation, priority accommodation and targeted financial concessions. Its established partnership supporting 46 employee home purchases and the commissioning of an additional 800-bed student residence in December 2025 demonstrate two complementary approaches to improving housing accessibility for the university community.