In recent years, many new educational institutions have been established in Central Asia. Here is a selection of the most exciting partnerships contributing to the region's educational development.
Kazakhstan
Coventry University, coventry.edu.kz
The British Coventry University opened its campus in Astana in September 2024. Known for its strong engineering, business, and IT programs, the university offers undergraduate and master's programs tailored to regional needs.
Heriot-Watt University, hw.arsu.kz
A branch of the historic Scottish Heriot-Watt University was launched at K. Zhubanov ARU in Aktobe in 2023. Its first cohort of 300 students enrolled in programs such as Computer Engineering, Electric Power Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering & Energy Management.
Wyższa Szkoła Gospodarki, shakarim.edu.kz
A branch of the University of Economy in Bydgoszcz, Poland, opened at Shakarim University in Semey. It offers EU-standard education in Russian, a year-long study program in Poland, and a European diploma.
Marche Polytechnic University, zhetysu.edu.kz
In 2024, an agreement was signed to open a branch of this Italian university in Taldykorgan, based at Zhetysu University. The university offers undergraduate and master's programs in economics, engineering, agriculture, and medicine.
Kazakh-German Institute of Sustainable Engineering, kini.kz
This institute, created through a partnership between Kazakh-German University and Yessenov University, focuses on training engineers who work with industry to solve real-world challenges. It follows German standards of engineering education.
City University of Hong Kong, satbayev.university
In 2023, a tripartite agreement was signed to establish a branch of City University of Hong Kong at Satbayev University in Almaty. The collaboration focuses on training specialists in engineering and artificial intelligence.
"Luban Workshop", ektu.edu.kz
In 2023, the "Luban Workshop" was opened in Ust-Kamenogorsk at D. Serikbayev EKSTU, in partnership with Tianjin Vocational University. The program offers joint training in transport technologies and engineering.
Northwestern Polytechnical University, farabi.university
In 2024, this Chinese university opened a branch at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty. The partnership aims to develop scientific and technical fields and prepare skilled professionals.
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, korkyt.edu.kz
A Graduate School of Artificial Intelligence and Informatics from SeoulTech was launched at Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University. It specializes in AI, cybersecurity, and informatics.
Queen’s University Belfast, narxoz.edu.kz
In 2024, Queen’s University Belfast established an office at Narxoz University's School of Economics and Management in Almaty. Students can now enroll in dual-degree programs.
Beijing Language and Culture University, aiu.edu.kz
A campus of Beijing Language and Culture University opened in Astana at Astana International University in 2024. It offers a Chinese language study and testing center and plans to launch dual-degree programs for students from both countries.
Kyrgyzstan
South Asia University, usa.com.kg
Founded in Tokmok in 2024, the university focuses on high-quality education in medicine and healthcare. Currently, it offers a program in General Medicine.
American Institute of Technology, aitkg.com
The American Institute of Technology is a new institution in Bishkek offering a bachelor's program developed with experts from Silicon Valley.
Franklin University
The Kyrgyz government and Franklin University representatives are discussing plans to open a campus in Kyrgyzstan. Programs would include bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in fields like medicine, IT, and cybersecurity.
Uzbekistan
American University of Technology, aut-edu.uz
Opened on October 1 in Tashkent, this university is a partner of Arizona State University. It offers programs in architecture, design, engineering, IT, healthcare, international relations, economics, and finance.
Central Asia Green University, greenuniversity.uz
Established in 2024 in Tashkent, this university focuses on environmental and climate change studies. It offers bachelor's programs in Ecology and Public Administration, Economics and Environment, and Environmental & Sustainable Management.
Termez State University of Engineering and Agro-Technology
In 2024, a decision was made to merge the Termez Institute of Technology and the Termez Institute of Agro-Technology and Innovation into a new institution. This university will focus on engineering and agro-technology programs.