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Dear applicants and parents!

Astana International University is pleased to announce the beginning of the application process for the grant competition! This unique chance to discover the world of opportunities and get quality education is waiting for you from July 13 to July 20. For applicants from Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau, West-Kazakhstan, Kostanay and North-Kazakhstan regions the admission will last until July 24.

The application process is as convenient as possible: you can do it offline through our university's admissions offices or through AIU's virtual admissions office.

To apply for the grant competition, don't forget to prepare the following documents:

- 🎓 ID card

- 🎓 UNT certificate

- 🎓 3x4 photo

- 🎓 Certificate of secondary education (or diploma for college graduates)

- 🎓 Supporting documents for participation in the competition under the preferential category

- 🎓 Medical certificate in the form 075/u, fluorography picture

- 🎓 Vaccination passport in form 063

- 🎓 Military registration certificate (for boys)

- 🎓 Extract from the statement of: special examination (for those entering pedagogical specialties) or creative examination (for those entering creative specialties).

Astana International University is committed to providing its students with the best education and development opportunities. Join us and take the first step towards a brilliant future!

Today in Astana International University (AIU) held a meeting with the deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Bashimov, a member of the Committee on Legislation and Judicial and Legal Reform of the Majilis of VIII convocation.

People's elected official told the AIU staff in detail about the innovations in the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Thus, were discussed the laws affecting gambling and ludomania, the fight against drugs, ensuring gender balance, child safety and health care.

In general, according to the deputy, during the past session of Parliament was adopted 125 new laws that improve the legal, social and institutional framework of our country.

At the end of the meeting, the importance of the educational and awareness-raising mission of AIU and the need for frequent exchange of views between the academic community and representatives of the legislative bodies of the country were emphasized.

AIU "NaturaLab" scientific laboratory expands its capabilities and reaches new heights. Under the leadership of Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Anar Myrzagalieva, our team is making significant progress in research and development, to date 1 project of program-targeted funding, 1 project of grant funding and 2 projects Zhas Galym.

Thanks to grants from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, interdisciplinary research is conducted in the AIU laboratory, close cooperation with leading domestic and foreign scientific institutions is carried out, conditions for professional growth and development of young scientists and students are created.  

From June 24 to July 4, 2024 a group of AIU researchers (Myrzagalieva A.B., Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor; Orazov A.E., PhD; Samarkhanov T.N., PhD; Tustubaeva Sh.T., postdoctoral fellow; Alemseitova J.K., doctoral student; Kauanov S.A., student of the 4th year) together with scientists of Warsaw University, PhD, Professor Malgorzata Suska-Malawska, PhD Marcina Sulwinski, Masters - Piotra Chibowski and Marcina Zegarek; Professor of Wroclaw University, PhD - Cesari Kabala (Poland); Professor of Tottori University, PhD - Ayele Almau Fenta; PhD, Professor of the Center for Dead Sea Studies Ilan Stavi (Israel) conducted studies of biodiversity of the Tarbagatai National Nature Park.  The research was aimed at studying the ecosystems of the park, ecology and distribution of rare and endemic plants of the park, as well as analyzing the current state of biodiversity of the region. 

Interaction with foreign colleagues enriches the AIU scientific school with new methodologies and technologies, strengthens its position in the international scientific community and expands scientific horizons. Joint research contributes to the development of intercultural relations and the formation of a global scientific community in which each participant makes a unique contribution. 

We are proud of our contributions to science and are happy to share our successes! Collaborative research helps us to open new horizons, contributing to the development of global science and making a meaningful contribution to the understanding and preservation of Kazakhstan's natural heritage.

The morning of July 3 became a significant day for relations between Kazakhstan and China. The opening ceremony of the branch of Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) took place in Akorda. This important event was attended by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping. The historical connection between Beijing Language and Culture University and Kazakhstan also has personal significance. President Tokayev studied at BLCU 40 years ago. According to Serik Irsaliev, President of AIU, the creation of the BLCU branch is an important symbol of high-quality cooperation between Kazakhstan and China in the field of higher education and science. In the afternoon, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek and the Minister of Education of the People's Republic of China Huai Jinpeng arrived at the opening ceremony of the BLCU branch. The event was attended by representatives of diplomatic missions, the academic community and students. New modern classrooms were opened, equipped with advanced technologies for effective learning. The BLCU branch at AIU will become an important center for training highly qualified personnel for Kazakhstan and throughout Central Asia, providing students with unique opportunities to study the Chinese language and culture, in addition, the BLCU branch will be certified for knowledge of the Chinese language according to the international HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) system. AIU President Serik Irsaliev gave a tour of the new BLCU offices and spoke about the activities of the university, the history of Kazakhstan and demonstrated unique artifacts that can only be seen at AIU. Sayasat Nurbek noted: “Today, during bilateral negotiations, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev emphasized that cooperation in the field of science and education between the two countries is strengthening.” The opening of the BLCU branch at AIU opens a new chapter in the development of international cooperation in the field of education and culture. We look forward to the successful implementation of all planned projects and strengthening friendly ties between our countries.

In accordance with the resolution of the Commission of the local executive body (СLEB) of Astana dated June 6, 2024 No.107-1984, Astana International University (AIU) informs about the allocation of 500 educational grants at the expense of the CLEB of Astana for the following groups of bachelor's degree educational programs for 2024-2028 academic years:

The number of grants by groups of educational programs:

• B001 Pedagogy and Psychology - 25 grants

• B002 Preschool education and upbringing – 80 grants

• B003 Pedagogy and methodology of primary education – 150 grants

• In 1997, the training of teachers of art work and drawing - 20 grants

• B009 Mathematics Teacher Training - 60 grants

• B010 Physics Teacher Training - 25 grants

• B011 Computer Science Teacher Training - 20 grants

• B012 Chemistry Teacher Training - 20 grants

• B013 Biology Teacher Training - 10 grants

• B014 Geography Teacher Training - 10 grants

• B017 Training of teachers of Russian language and literature – 50 grants

• B020 Training of specialists in special pedagogy - 30 grants.

Applications for the competition of educational grants at the expense of CLEB funds are accepted from August 5 to August 15.

Don't miss your chance to study for free at one of the best universities in the country! You can learn more about the application process and the conditions for obtaining a grant on our website.

AIU Contacts:

• Address: Kazakhstan, Astana, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue 8

• Phone: Call center +7 (7172) 47-66-77

• E-mail: info@aiu.edu.kz

We are waiting for you at AIU!

✔️Cooperation between Kazakh and Chinese universities will provide students with unique opportunities for learning and professional growth, and will contribute to the development of language skills, intercultural communication and scientific research.

✔️The successful implementation of these projects is expected to be an important step towards enhancing cultural and educational exchanges, as well as developing political and economic relations between the two countries.

Recently, Astana International University (AIU) hosted a meeting of the university's teaching staff with Dr. Bauyrzhan Bokaev, PhD, head of scientific projects at the Center for Research, Analysis and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, the lecturer spoke about his research at Syracuse University (USA) and presented his own vision of promoting the publication activity of Kazakhstani authors abroad. He elaborated on the methodology of evaluating scientific papers in the United States, the problem with the so-called “predatory journals” and gave a number of valuable recommendations.

One of the key topics was the importance and nuances of writing successful scientific articles for publication in international scientific journals with a high percentile. Professor Bokaev shared his knowledge and experience, which aroused great interest among all participants.

In general, the meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange views on key issues of improving education and science in Kazakhstan.

The opening of a branch of the Beijing Language and Culture University at Astana International University by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Xi Jinping was an important event.

Universities of Kazakhstan and China, in cooperation, will provide students with unique opportunities for education and professional development, improving language skills, intercultural communication and scientific research.

These projects promise to be a significant step in strengthening cultural and educational exchanges, as well as expanding political and economic ties between the two countries.

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Attention applicants!

AIU has 200 targeted grants for the teaching quota!

Astana International University (AIU) is pleased to announce that our university has been allocated 200 target places of the state educational order for the training of personnel with higher education in pedagogical groups of educational programs for the 2024-2025 academic year:

• B001 Pedagogy and psychology

• B002 Preschool education and upbringing

• B003 Pedagogy and methods of primary education

• B007 Training of art and drawing teachers

• B009 Training of mathematics teachers

• B010 Training of physics teachers

• B011 Training of computer science teachers

• B012 Training of chemistry teachers

• B013 Training of biology teachers

• B014 Training of geography teachers

• В015 Training of teachers in humanities subjects

• B017 Training of teachers of Russian language and literature

• B018 Training of foreign language teachers

This is a unique opportunity to get a quality education for free! Don't miss the chance to become an AIU student! 

Terms of participation:

• Acceptance of documents for participation in the competition for the award of a state educational grant – from July 13 to July 20

• Passing score – more than 75 points

Find out more about the application process and conditions for receiving a grant on our website.

AIU Contacts:

•Address: Kazakhstan, Astana, Kabanbay Batyr Avenue 8

• Phone: Call center +7 (7172) 47-66-77

• Mail: info@aiu.edu.kz

We are waiting for you at AIU!

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Since March 2024, Andrews Tolochka, a doctoral student at the University of Ostrava (Czech Republic, Ostrava), has arrived at Astana International University for a scientific internship. Andrews conducted a series of lectures for 1st year students, as well as practical classes in the discipline of Geostatistics for 2-3 years. He participated in a field training practice for first-year geographers, which this year took place in the Katon-Karagai National Park of East Kazakhstan Region. 

Andrews himself shared his impressions about our university:

Firstly, I chose Astana International University (AIU) to practice because they have a pedagogical institute and a geography curriculum. My bachelor's degree was also in geography and pedagogy. For several years I worked as a geography teacher in high school, so after this experience I was interested in studying various educational systems. During my internship at AIU, I was given the opportunity to get to know the Kazakh education system in schools and universities better. I was invited to visit ordinary and private schools in Astana. We had interesting discussions about geography lessons, school management, student attitudes to lessons and psychology with local teachers. This helped me to better understand the main goals, structure and problems of education in Kazakhstan.

Most of my practice has been teaching geostatistics at the AIU Pedagogical Institute. I had a large group of students. It was quite a difficult time, starting with the preparation of materials, ending with the exams. All subjects were in Russian, and considering that I studied at the university in English/Czech, it was much more difficult to explain information and teach students in a language new to me. However, this was one of my goals when I arrived in Kazakhstan. I wanted to improve my communication skills in Russian. It was nice to see so many students interested in learning statistics skills and applying them to their graduate work in the future. They had a lot of questions about research opportunities in geography, and we often discussed ideas about future work positions at school, about education in Kazakhstan and abroad, and teaching practices. 

My colleagues invited me to join their field practice in Katon Karagai, East Kazakhstan. We visited the unique mountains of the Southern Altai together with the freshmen. This practice was important to me as a geologist because I got a good understanding of this mountain range, the environment in the valleys of the Bukhtyrma and Irtysh rivers and the eastern Kazakh steppe. On the cultural side, our practice included visiting the city of Oskemen and several villages in the mountains, we also visited an ancient archaeological site - the Saka Valley to look at artifacts left over from the first inhabitants of the Altai Mountains. It was a great pleasure for me to travel with good company, go hiking and live together almost all week. 

The practice has been a precious and rewarding experience that has helped me improve my professional, language and social skills. Plus, I met colleagues who are working on interesting research projects in geography and I hope in the future I will come back and work with them.

I am happy that because of my initiative, our universities have approved a bilateral agreement for exchange studies, now perhaps more Czech students will come to visit AIU next year too. I also want to see students from Kazakhstan at my university.

1st year students of the specialty 6b01504 Geography from May 25 to June 4, 2024 under the guidance of teachers of the Pedagogical Institute Samarkhanov T. N., Sagynbaeva A. B. conducted training and field practice in the cities of Abay region, Semey, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Katon-Karagay District of East Kazakhstan region. During the year, he strengthened his theoretical knowledge in practice. He was able to see tourist and recreational facilities, historical and cultural monuments, sacred places with his own eyes, master the methods of Field Research in the subjects studied in nature. The students got acquainted with the history and history of the great places of Abai, including the state historical, cultural and Literary-Memorial Reserve-Museum of Abai "Zhidebay-Borili" in Semey, the Museum of the Nevzorov family, Colonel island, Kuukbay batyr spring and pass, outer Kaskabulak, yeraly plain, the mausoleum of Enlik-Kebek, Abai's House of Museum in Zhidebay, the Abay-Shakarim memorial complex, The Museum House of M. Auezov in Borili, received full-fledged information. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, he climbed the mountain of state symbols of the Republic of Kazakhstan and saw the confluence of the Irtysh and Ulba rivers.  Passing through the village of Enbek, Katon-karagay district, he saw with his eyes the Berel state historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum, Historical Monuments of the Tumsa nature reserve, the celestial Museum on the Tsarist plain. In the vicinity of the village of enbek, they set up tents along the Bukhtarma River and did their field work. Students studied and analyzed the plant of their location, determined the number and type of herbarium. In the group, he made a topographic map of the local area by drawing objects on a piece of paper.  Following the route of the northern slope of the garlic ridge of the Southern Altai mountain, he climbed to an altitude of 1600 m.he completed the task given by the leaders and got acquainted with the vegetation cover. In combination with the practice of past theoretical knowledge in the subject of soil science, they took a cross-section of the soil, measured each layer, took soil samples and determined morphological features. Students from different regions of Kazakhstan successfully spent their days seeing different terrain with their own eyes! In accordance with the main purpose of the practice, students consolidated theoretical knowledge, skills of observation of geographical phenomena and processes, giving a description of the natural components and geographical features of the region, mastered the methods of natural field research, increased geographical thinking, improved the skills of chamber processing of field materials, learned to identify and analyze the interrelationships between the main natural complexes. In addition, the practice is of great cultural, spiritual and educational importance. Students learned to use time sparingly, organize their time correctly, fulfill the assigned task and set goals.

Our students came back from this practice with a great feeling, having spent an impressive day. We express our gratitude to the leadership of Astana International University for the opportunity to spend memorable days, spiritual and cultural values, as well as education.