The Ministry of Higher and Secondary-Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan was formed by the President's Decree dated January 7, 1990. Regulations on The Ministry of Higher and Secondary-Specialized Education of The Republic of Uzbekistan was approved by the enactment of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan "Concerning the Activity Modernization of The Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan” dated July 20 of 2004, № 341.