About the department

The Department of Foreign Languages ​​has existed since 1967 and has been operating since April 9, 2018, by order of the Rector of Kulob State University named after Abuabdulloh Rudaki as a division of the faculty of foreign philology department members makes a productive contribution to the training of highly qualified foreign language teachers. In the 2025-2026 academic years, the department of foreign languages ​​employs 19 faculty members. All department members are full-time employees. As a result, in the 2025-2026 academic years, the department welcomed three candidates of philological sciences, two candidates of pedagogical sciences, five senior lecturers, eight assistants, and one department clerk.

History of the department

Although the Foreign Language Council was established at the institute only in the 1992-1993 academic year, the department of foreign languages ​​has existed since 1967. In the early years of the institute's existence, foreign language teachers were part of the Faculty of Russian Language and Literature. As early as 1957, Konkova Irina Pavlovna, an experienced foreign language teacher, was sent here from the T.G. Shevchenko Dushanbe Pedagogical Institute. In the 1967-1968 academic year, Mamadrasulova T. was sent from Dushanbe after graduating from the faculty of foreign languages. The department's faculty taught English, German, and Arabic to students from all faculties of the institute. Associate Professor I.P. Kankova headed the department for over 16 years. During her career, she trained numerous students. Kankova I.P. played a significant role in the organization of the department of foreign languages ​​and its subdivisions. During the 1979-1980 academic year, the following teachers and lecturers taught students in the department: I. P. Kankova, associate professor and head of department; T. Mamadrasulova, Senior Lecturer; and the following lecturers: Boga-sova V. I., Saidamirova M. S., Saifuddinova T. A., Mirzoev Z., Zaurov S., Menlashev M. T., Menlasheva F. A., Rakhimov Sh., Safarova R., Sobirova U., and Isoboeva I. D..

It should be noted that during the 1970-1980 academic year, the department was staffed with foreign language teachers. Most of the department members were teachers with experience working at the institute.

It should be noted that during the 1970-1980 academic year, the department was staffed with foreign language teachers. The department also included experienced faculty members such as Murodov Gayratali, Sharipov Amrokhon, and Yatimova Ranokhon.

Over the course of the department's history, several experienced and professional directors served:

1. Murodov Sharif - 2005-2007
2. Sabzaali Rajab - 2008-2009
3. Huseynov Murodali - 2008-2009
4. Saidaliev Saydalam - 2010-2011
5. Tabarov Sherafgan - 2011-2014
6. Sharifkhojaeva Saodat - 2014-2015
7. Murodov Bakhriddin - 2015-2016
8. Davlatov Fayziddin - 2016-2018
9. Gulamadshoev Shokirsho - 2018-2019
10. Davlatov Fayzidin from September 14, 2019 to September 13, 2023
11. Sharifzoda Khurshed Alikhon 2023-2025
12. Davlatzoda Fayziddin from July 4, 2025 to September 13, 2025
13. Jamolbii Habibullo from September 15, 2025 to present

Currently, the department of foreign languages ​​is a division of the faculty of foreign philology and is operational.

Department staff

Jamolbii Habibullo 
candidate of philological sciences, senior lecturer, head of the foreign languages ​​department

Sharifzoda Khurshed Alikhon
 candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor

Saidzoda Muhammad
candidate of philological sciences, associate professor







 Nodirova Sayora
 candidate of philological sciences, associate professor






 Husaynova Farida
 candidate of philological sciences, senior lecturer

 Nurova Ozoda
 senior lecturer







Rajabova Jamila
 senior lecturer







 Fayzalieva Farkhunda
 senior lecturer









 Shoimardonov Ismon
 assistant

Hakimova Zarina
 assistant








 Rajabov Yoqub
 assistant








 Kholiqova Noziya
 secretary

Activities of clubs in the department

It's worth noting that the department of foreign languages ​​runs a research and methodological club for improving students' English proficiency called "Knowing the Language - Knowing the World," led by department assistant Saodat Salimova. Active students from the university's academic groups attend the club, and its membership has reached 25. Clubs are held once a month, with student discussions of research topics. In the research club, students present on topics approved by the university's department of science and Innovation and speak to the students. In many cases, during research sessions, faculty members try to discuss topics that are challenging in foreign language learning.

In accordance with the department's theoretical, scientific, and methodological seminar work plan for the 2025-2026 academic year, a seminar led by Sayora Salimshoevna Nodirova, candidate of philological sciences, associate professor, is held once a month. The purpose of the Foreign Languages ​​Department's scientific and theoretical seminar is to enhance and improve the knowledge of faculty members and conduct training sessions for faculty on various academic discussions. The seminars also address faculty research results, presentations and reviews of faculty and student research, enhance academic performance, improve knowledge, analytical skills, and develop academic presentation and defense skills, prepare for dissertation defenses, conduct preliminary reviews of coursework, master's, and doctoral theses, identify priority research areas, and develop research, analysis, and academic discussion skills. The importance of the department's scientific seminar lies in improving the quality of research, developing scientific collaboration, training research staff, and strengthening the department's academic standing.

Address: Kulob, 16 S. Safarov Street, A. Rudaki District Administrative Building, 6th Floor, Office No. 612
Рhone: (+992) 985891160
E-mail: k-zabonhoi.khoriji@kgu.tj