Visit of the Spanish Embassy Representatives to Astana International University

Astana International University continues to expand its international cooperation. On May 6, 2025, representatives of the Embassy of Spain to the Republic of Kazakhstan visited AIU on a working visit: Deputy Head of Mission Beatriz Muñoz González, Advisor José Aurelio Llaneza, and Assistant Albert Vitriá.

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for academic partnership between AIU and Spanish universities. Beatriz Muñoz noted the growing interest of the Spanish side in collaborating with Kazakhstani higher education institutions and emphasized that AIU has all the prerequisites for the successful development of Spanish-language academic programs.

Embassy Advisor José Aurelio Llaneza expressed his readiness to support AIU’s initiatives in establishing partnerships with Spanish universities. He outlined opportunities for cooperation through educational platforms and encouraged the university to submit specific proposals on areas of collaboration — which would help identify the most relevant partner institutions in Spain.

The discussion covered a wide range of topics — from student and faculty exchanges to joint research projects in fields such as ecology, international relations, IT, design, pedagogy, and inclusive education. The possibility of participating in European research grants, including Horizon Europe, was also mentioned.

The guests emphasized the importance of the Spanish language worldwide and its growing popularity among young people. They expressed confidence that cooperation with AIU can become a vivid example of productive dialogue between our countries.

AIU sincerely thanks the Spanish Embassy for the visit and expressed interest, looking forward to new opportunities in international collaboration with great enthusiasm.