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Astana International University - TOP-8 in Kazkhastan

The National Rating of the leading universities of Kazakhstan-2024 has been published, where Astana International University took the 8th place among multidisciplinary educational institutions.

 This rating, conducted by an independent agency IQAA-Ranking, is based on a comprehensive assessment of the quality of educational programs and institutional indicators.

The results of the ranking reflect the high standards of teaching and research work maintained by our university.

Details and methodology of the ranking are available on the IQAA-Ranking website: https://iqaa-ranking.kz

Acceptance of documents for admission for the 2024-2025 academic year has been announced!

Admission of documents began on July 13 and will last until July 20, 2024. For applicants from the regions affected by flooding (Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau, West-Kazakhstan, Kostanay, North-Kazakhstan regions), the admission of documents will last until July 24.

Astana International University is actively working on creating favorable conditions for each applicant. Submit your documents in due time and start your way to a successful future!

Required documents for submission :

- ID card;

- UNT certificate;

- 3x4 photo;

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

- Supporting documents for participation in the competition for the preferential category;

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

- Vaccination passport in form 063;

- Military registration certificate (for boys);

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

Submit your documents offline through our university admissions offices or use the convenience of AIU's virtual admissions office.

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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