Fremont, California, USA / Tashkent, Uzbekistan — San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) and the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 12, 2026, establishing a framework for academic cooperation and international partnership.
The five-year agreement reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to expanding educational opportunities, advancing academic research, and strengthening global engagement.
“This memorandum of understanding establishes a strong foundation for academic collaboration and global engagement. Through our partnership with the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, San Francisco Bay University is expanding opportunities for student exchange, faculty collaboration, and shared scholarship that advance our international mission.”
— Nick Ladany, President, San Francisco Bay University
Under the MOU, the two universities intend to collaborate in areas that may include:
- Exchange of undergraduate and graduate students
- Exchange of faculty, researchers, and administrative staff
- Joint research and educational initiatives
- Sharing of academic information and educational resources
- Cooperation in seminars, conferences, and academic meetings
- Other mutually beneficial academic and institutional activities
The partnership is designed to foster cross-cultural academic exchange and promote institutional development at both universities. Specific programs and financial arrangements will be defined through future agreements developed by mutual consent.
We highly value our partnership with San Francisco Bay University and view this MoU as the beginning of a long-term and mutually beneficial collaboration in higher education and research.
— Muzaffar Djalalov, Vice-rector for digital transformation and economic affairs, University of World Economy and Diplomacy
This collaboration upnderscores SFBU’s and UWED’s commitment to advancing higher education through meaningful international partnerships.
About San Francisco Bay University
San Francisco Bay University is located in Fremont, California, and is dedicated to providing innovative, career-focused education in a global learning environment.
About the University of World Economy and Diplomacy
The University of World Economy and Diplomacy, based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is a leading institution specializing in international relations, economics, and diplomacy
