The Turkmen Polytechnic Institute is one of the major universities in Turkmenistan. It is generally the leading institute in the country in engineering and energy. A number of noted Turkmen politicians studied at the university, particularly those in the economic sector including Annaguly Deryayev, Khodjamyrat Geldimyradov, Kakaev Yakshigeldy, Khadyr Saparlyev, Hydyr Saparlyýew and Täçberdi Tagyýew.