The Academic Council of the Khujand Polytechnic Institute of the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M.S. Osimi is the highest governing body of the Institute and is established for the purpose of addressing key issues related to its activities.

The Regulations of the Academic Council are based on the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Education”, the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Higher Professional Education and Postgraduate Professional Education”, the Model Regulations on Higher Professional Education Institutions of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Regulations on the Academic Council of a Higher Professional Education Institution of the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as other normative legal acts in the field of education and science of the Republic of Tajikistan, and operate in accordance with the Charter of the Institute.

The Academic Council is established to review and ensure the timely resolution of key issues related to educational, scientific and research activities, production activities, construction, international cooperation, and the economic and administrative operations of the Institute.

The Academic Council of the Institute consists of the Chairperson (Director), Deputy Directors, Deans of Faculties, Heads of structural divisions, Heads of key departments, and other members of the academic and teaching staff. The Chairperson of the Academic Council, the Director of the Institute, has the right to change the number and composition of the members of the Academic Council, when necessary, depending on operational needs. The direct organization of the activities of the Academic Council is entrusted to the Academic Secretary. The Director of the Institute appoints and dismisses the Academic Secretary from among the members of the Academic Council. The main form of activity of the Academic Council is its meetings.

Powers of the Academic Council:

• exercising overall control over the activities of the Institute’s staff and students in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Charter of the Institute;
• hearing and approving reports of the Director, Deputy Directors, Heads of divisions, and other responsible officials;
• considering key issues of the economic and social development of the Institute;
• nominating academic staff for honorary titles, awards, and prizes;
• approving regulations on filling vacant academic and teaching positions;

addressing other issues within its competence as stipulated by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.