Termez State University announced expanded partnerships with more than 100 institutions worldwide and has signed joint‑degree arrangements with universities such as Jiangsu University (China), California State University (USA) and institutions in Europe. The Uzbek university also reported archaeological collaborations, including interdisciplinary studies of the 11th–12th‑century Palace of Termezshahs. University leaders framed the activity as a strategic push to internationalize curricula, broaden research funding sources, and develop dual‑degree pipelines for students. Clarification: joint‑degree programs allow students to earn credentials recognized by partner institutions in different countries.