About the Center

A landmark Korea-Uzbekistan collaboration building Uzbekistan's AI future

Prof. Young Joon Lee

Director's greeting

Welcome to the KOICA-TIU-Cheju Halla AI Training Center.

This center was born from a shared belief between Korea and Uzbekistan: that access to quality AI education can transform careers, industries, and communities. Our goal is straightforward — give talented individuals the practical skills, global certifications, and industry connections they need to build meaningful careers in AI.

We designed every part of this program around what actually matters in the field: hands-on projects, mentorship from working professionals, and direct pathways to employment. If you are ready to invest in your future, we are ready to support you every step of the way.

Prof. Young Joon Lee

Project Director, KOICA-TIU-Cheju Halla AI Training Center

Professor, CIO, Cheju Halla University

Our Mission

To empower Uzbekistan's next generation of technology leaders through world-class AI education, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands.

Our Vision

To establish a sustainable AI talent ecosystem in Uzbekistan that drives digital transformation and economic growth, supported by international collaboration and industry partnerships.

Our Partners

KOICA

KOICA

Funding & international cooperation through the Civil Society Cooperation Program

TIU

TIU

Local operation, student recruitment, and campus facilities at Tashkent

Cheju Halla University

Cheju Halla University

Program design, curriculum development, and expert instruction from Korea

Learning environment

Two dedicated AI labs

Dedicated, purpose-built facilities for immersive hands-on learning.

32 High-Performance GPU Workstations

Professional-grade hardware for ML and data science projects.

Cloud-Based AI Platform

Jupyter, TensorFlow, PyTorch in a flexible cloud environment.

Innovative Blended Learning

Online theory + live Q&A + in-lab practice + expert feedback.

Our Journey

2024

Project Planning

KOICA-TIU-Cheju Halla partnership established. Program design and curriculum development initiated.

2025 Q3

Center Opening

AI Training Center officially opened at TIU campus with dedicated facilities and 2 AI labs.

2025 Q4

Cohort 1 Completed

First cohort of students completed the 12-week intensive program with Azure AI-900 certification and hackathon.

2026

Cohort 2 & Expansion

Second cohort recruitment underway. Expanding industry partnerships and internship opportunities.

The program culminates in an AI Hackathon — see what our students build.