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The branch of the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) at Astana International University (AIU) hosted a solemn award ceremony for a calligraphy contest dedicated to UN Chinese Language Day. This day is celebrated annually on April 20th and is included in the United Nations list of commemorative dates. The theme of the contest was "The Gre at Silk Road through the Eyes of the Younger Gen

Our university recently hosted a significant meeting with Banu Ganievna Nurgaziyeva , President of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan (CAK). During the visit, the university's achievements and future development plans were presented, and concrete steps were outlined to strengthen the partnership between the academic community and the non-governmental sector. Civil Alliance: From Confederation to Lar

Astana International University recently held selection interviews for students applying for the Academic Mobility Program funded by the national budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan. For this academic cycle, our university was granted 9 spots for students to study at overseas partner universities. The selection process involved a rigorous interview focused on evaluating academic performance, pers

On April 10, 2026, Astana International University (AIU) hosted a significant international meeting. Our university welcomed a delegation from Lithuania representing Vytautas Magnus University (VMU). The visit from our colleagues in Kaunas was a logical continuation of the cooperation officially established by the agreement signed on October 29, 2025. The purpose of today’s negotiations was not on

Astana International University has marked a new milestone in fostering international dialogue. The university hosted an official visit from the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Finland to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Janne Heiskanen. The visit began with an official meeting between the Ambassador and the President of AIU, Serik Aztaevich Irsaliyev. During the session, Mr. Heiska

The large-scale educational exhibition "Study in KZ" has officially launched in Kazakhstan. The exhibition aims to present the programs of leading domestic and foreign higher education institutions and highlight new avenues for high-quality education for the youth. The branch of the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) at Astana International University is an active participant in the ev

On April 6, 2026, the 2nd Forum of Rectors of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Universities was held in Almaty at the Innotech campus powered by Arizona State University. The event was honored by the presence of Sayasat Nurbek, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Emin Amrullayev, the Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The forum pro

On March 31, 2026, Astana International University (AIU) served as a venue for an important international dialogue. The university was honored by a visit from Her Excellency Andrea Bacher, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to Kazakhstan. This visit is part of the university's strategy to develop global partnerships and provide students with the opportunity to learn from l

On March 25-26, 2026, a large-scale exhibition and meeting titled "Kazakhstan Education Days" was held in the Bayan-Olgii region of Mongolia, organized by the "Otandastar Foundation" under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Our university representatives, Arailym Malkazhdar and Kuanysh Esentai, actively participated in this significant event. During the exhibition, ethn

Organized by the "CFive" intellectual platform of Astana International University, an expert dialogue titled "Tech Giants of the West and East: Kazakh Figures in the Global Scientific Arena" was held. This significant gathering focused on the role of Kazakh scientists and entrepreneurs successfully working in the world’s leading innovation centers, research laboratories, and startup hubs. Today, w

Eurasia is becoming a pivotal region for global stability, the creation of new trade routes, and the strengthening of energy security. In these dynamic times, Astana International University (AIU) has emerged as a key platform for international dialogue on the challenges of the digital age and the future of the economy. On March 19, AIU welcomed diplomats, scholars, and leading experts from Kazakh

Astana International University continues its tradition of hosting high-level diplomatic meetings and expert discussions. On March 16, 2026, AIU will welcome Mr. Oleg Kopylov, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from the Russian Federation. This distinguished visit is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the founding of the SCO. The visit will commence at 3:00 P