International University Branch Campuses in Uzbekistan present significant opportunities for advancing the country’s higher education landscape. These institutions offer advanced educational quality through internationally recognized curricula and faculty., promote global recognition and mobility. However, they also face challenges. Issues include language proficiency among faculty and students, which impede a positive students experience. Varieties in English proficiency among students in the classroom settings hinder motivation for study and a successful academic performance. Addressing these challenges requires language support programs, prioritizing language proficiency language proficiency in faculty hiring and tailored admission requirements to align student abilities with academic demands. By tackling these challenges, IUBCs can maximize their positive impact on Uzbekistan’s higher education system and enhance education quality in these institutions.

International University Branch Campuses (IUBCs), internalization, language proficiency

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