Student clubs

Student life is an incredibly interesting, bright, eventful and exciting time. New acquaintances, entertaining lectures, creative tasks, conversations with classmates in between couples, a busy session period. All this creates an indescribable atmosphere of student life. It has its own romance.

To increase the social activity of students, student interest clubs operate at the university. Participation in student clubs provides many advantages: the opportunity to make new friends, develop new skills, work in a team, the ability to set and achieve goals, develop creativity, as well as an interesting and fun pastime.

Astana IT University has more than 30 student clubs where students implement their ideas and turn them into reality. Involvement in student clubs gives students the opportunity to expand their intellectual and leadership abilities by independently managing clubs, which are the link between academic and non-academic experience.

Many student clubs participate in traditional events of Astana IT University students, such as the dedication to students “Welcome Party”, “AITU Talent Show”, KVN, debates, organize creative contests and competitions “Drink and draw”, “Acoustic Night”, “AITU LOVE WEEK” and cultural and leisure activities Cozy Day, Halloween Party, Movie night, etc.

AITU Basketball Club

Basketball Club is a team of players whose eyes are burning with the fervor to win and enjoy the game. We periodically hold friendly matches and take part in tournaments held between universities. Every year, our team is selected among first-year students.

AITU Music Club

The club is aimed at talented students who want to develop creatively, love to sing and
play musical instruments, and in every possible way contribute to the wide popularization of music. Music Club is a unique music workshop and our main motto is “Music is what makes us happier.” We appreciate your love for music, the desire and desire to learn new things and improve! Therefore, if you want the world to shine from your performances, we are waiting for you in our creative family!

AITU Mafia

We are a community of like-minded people who love intellectual games and situation analysis. Here you will find both professionals and beginners, but all with one common goal – to develop your mind, learn tactical thinking and spend time in an exciting and friendly company.

Join us to immerse yourself in the world of intrigue, guesswork and strategic decisions. We are sure that in our club you will find many interesting acquaintances and unforgettable moments.

Book Club

The Book Club is an intellectual and cultural space that unites students in an exciting and informative activity. This club aims not only to encourage reading, but also to create an atmosphere that promotes the exchange of ideas, discussions and self-development.

Every month we gather to discuss the selected book, where participants have the opportunity to express their impressions, analyze the plot, discuss the themes and motives of the work, as well as share their thoughts and views.

AITU Table Tennis

We have a very interesting community, we play every day, we make new acquaintances. Table tennis is a mobile, dynamic, energetic game, playing you can improve coordination, reaction speed and strategy. The tables are on C1 (go towards the dining room and turn left).

AITU VOLLEY “Black Owls”

AITU Volleyball club constantly organizes competitions and friendly meetings not only between students, but also with teachers and university staff. The AITU Volleyball club has formed women’s and men’s volleyball teams. Students gather in the hall every week to take their mind off their studies and play their favorite game.

Those who already know how to play volleyball and those who want to learn are waiting for training. The guys regularly take part in university and city competitions, play friendly matches with other universities.

AITU DANCE CLUB (ADC)

Dance club is created to unite all lovers of dance art and to develop dancing in all possible manifestations and directions. Dance club — helps to unleash the creative potential and dance culture of students, to charge them with vivid emotions. The team has a variety of styles and directions of “Street Dancing”, Jazz-Funk, Hip-Hop Choreo, Vogue, Contemporary and others.

Tengri – Debate club

If you like to discuss and prove logical chains, learn to see cause-and-effect relationships, and have good soft-skill’s, this club is for you.
• Internal policy: meetings and events every week, lectures, trainings from good debaters, internal tournaments
• Foreign policy: active interaction with other clubs in Astana, joint meetings, tournaments, agreements (NU, KazATU, MNU, ENU)
• Active student life and environment, high SSCI, organizational structure of events, coordinators, mentors.

ART Club

ART Club is created to unite all lovers of fine art and for its development in all possible manifestations and directions. The ART Club helps to unleash the creative potential and talent for art among AITU students. The club contributes to the field of creativity and is ready to accept any direction of creative energy, from drawing to modeling.

AITU Gaming

AITU Gaming is a club where fans of various video games can spend time in the company of like-minded people, follow and discuss esports news, participate in various tournaments with a reward for winning and enjoy exciting and frequent gaming events from our club!

A number of disciplines of the AITU Gaming club include games such as CS 2, Dota 2, Valorant, Minecraft, League of Legends, Mobile Legends:Bang Bang, Rainbow Siege 6 and many other games, which not only regularly organize tournaments, but also hold sweepstakes with unique prizes.

Charity club

Charity Club – this is a community of students who are ready to selflessly help those in need. Charity Club was created in order to raise funds and hold events to help people in need and support charitable projects and initiatives. Our club includes helping people with disabilities, fighting diseases, supporting education, helping homeless animals, and many other charitable purposes.

KCA AITU – Korean Culture Association of AITU

KCA AITU – a club dedicated to the promotion of Korean culture within the walls of the university. It covers various aspects of Korean culture, including traditions, music, cinema, games, painting and literature. Participants will enjoy a variety of events with the participation of other cultural organizations. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Korean culture and art.

Cooking Club AITU

Cooking Club – a club offering a cozy atmosphere where you can not only enjoy delicious dishes, but also develop your cooking skills. Here you will find recipes to your liking and the opportunity to participate in master classes and culinary events. Join us to enrich your experience and share the joy of cooking with others!

Game Dev Club AITU (GDC AITU)

GDC AITU – A cozy place for beginners and experienced game developers and related categories, including 3D modeling, 2D, art design, SFX and more. Come get experience in development through regular Game Jam “hackathons” and participate in heated discussions of your own and foreign games. Including the Media division, which covers the industry and promotes our games.

Anime Club

Anime Club is an entertainment club, our staff and I are engaged in presenting various kinds of events at the university for the entertainment of students, as well as rallying people with similar interests. We both participate in fairs together with other clubs, and organize events separately from Anime Club. Anime Movie Nights, as well as tournaments on various anime, both on games based on them, where we sometimes use VR, and just competitions for knowledge of anime titles. We also cooperate with the anime store, and often as a prize for the winner we provide a discount / product from the store at our expense. We also have a conversation where students discuss various anime they have watched, share their feelings or something new. We really appreciate the members of the club who help us maintain our activity and just have a good time with us.

TEDx AITU

TEDx AITU, under the motto “Ideas worth spreading”, unites students who are ready to share their ideas on stage, as well as those who strive for self-development and innovation. Our club opens its doors to those who are passionate about a wide range of topics — from science to culture of the Kazakh people. In the format of the famous TED Talks, we provide an opportunity for both invited speakers and all interested students of our university to make inspiring presentations. The club’s mission is to spread ideas that can change the world and inspire new achievements. The members of the club take an active part not only in performances, but also in the organization of events: from the development of concepts to a marketing plan in order to attract as many participants as possible. We teach you how to harmoniously combine creativity and analytics, developing both public speaking and organizational skills. Join TEDx AITU so that your ideas inspire and ignite others! Together we nurture the speakers of the future!

AITU Futsal

AITU Futsal – a student club dedicated to the development of futsal at the university. We gather students with different levels of training for training, games and competitions. Our goal is to create a friendly team where everyone can grow as a player and enjoy the atmosphere of a sporting community. Join us and immerse yourself in the world of futsal!

Aitu Orchestra

Welcome to the Aitu Orchestra! We are a group of musicians playing traditional Kazakh instruments such as dombra, kobyz and zhetigen. Our music not only sounds beautiful, but also takes listeners into the history and culture of our country. Join us to immerse yourself in an exciting journey through the sounds of art and traditions of Kazakhstan.

AITU Chess Club

Chess Club unites students for whom the popularization of chess is a cultural and intellectual leisure. Chess Club members are not only passionate about this elite and highly intelligent game, but also actively helped in the Republican/International events such as FIDE World Championship 2023, Kazakhstan Chess Championship. The main activity of our club is holding various online and offline tournaments where everyone can show their abilities. Join us to improve your skills, enjoy the game and create your chess story with us! Achievements: Winners of the 2023 City Universiade; Winners of many friendly matches against NU, MNU, AIU, NA; Winners of Jastar Jalyny 2023.

SEDS.AITU

SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space) – It is an international student organization dedicated to space exploration and exploration. SEDS.AITU provides students with the opportunity to participate in projects, events and training programs related to space exploration, as well as creates an environment for the exchange of knowledge and ideas. SEDS.AITU inspires and supports the next generation of space researchers, engineers and leaders, contributing to the development of the space industry and expanding our knowledge of space.

Board Games Club

Board Game Club – join us in the world of strategic entertainment! Students gather to play various board games, including traditional board, card and role-playing games (e.g. DND, etc.). Inclusivity is key in our club: everyone can come and join the fun! Participate in friendly competitions, make new friends and explore the exciting world of board games with us!

AITU Podcast

AITU Podcast is a podcast club of Astana IT University, created for students who are passionate about podcasting. The purpose of the club is to give future students an idea of life inside the university.
To discuss interesting topics of the IT industry, self-development and other topical issues.
Develop podcasting skills: from recording and editing to promotion. The AITU Podcast Club is a great place to: Find like–minded people. Learn how to create interesting and informative podcasts. Get experience working with professional equipment.

Kazakh Origin

Togyzkumalak is not just a game, it is a cultural heritage that connects us with the history and traditions of our people.
Our club meetings offer participants not only to learn the rules and strategies of the game, but also the competitive spirit during tournaments. We offer an opportunity for everyone who is interested in Kazakh culture to deepen their knowledge, learn how to play and meet like-minded people.

AITU Production

AITU Production is a creative club of AITU University specializing in videography. Our team creates high-quality content for the student audience and beyond, bringing together students with a common interest in cinematography and multimedia art.

Google Developer Student Club (GDSC)

The Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) is a university community for students who are interested in Google technologies for developers. It was created with the aim of uniting students of all bachelor’s and master’s degree programs who strive to develop their skills in the field of development. By joining GDSC, students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge by working in a peer learning environment and interacting with experienced developers. GDSC members have access to various resources such as workshops, lectures, hackathons and other community-organized events. They can also work on projects using Google tools and technologies, which helps them gain hands-on experience and develop software development skills.

 SIAM

SIAM AITU SC – Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics in AITU. SIAM – community for mathematics enthusiasts.

AITU GYM

AITU GYM is a health and activity club at the university that unites students and teachers for joint training and sports events. It promotes physical and mental development, improves academic performance and overall well-being. AITU GYM makes an active lifestyle accessible and motivating for the entire university community.

Digital Sound Creators

Digital Sound Creators is a club created as an association of creative people who want to develop in the creation of original music, as well as the development of the digital music industry in Kazakhstan. Our club is an excellent environment for discovering the creative potential of everyone. A friendly team that supports each other in creating creativity and its manifestation.

Drama club

AITU Drama Club is for those who appreciate creativity and art. We bring together students who want to show their true talent and love to perform on stage. Our performances take place in different formats: productions, musicals, dancing, singing and voice acting. Join us soon!

Tungiyq

Club for the development of the Kazakh language. We conduct various events. Language clubs, visiting domestic cinema/theater, various collaborations with other clubs. In addition, we create courses for beginners to learn the language.

Cinephile

Here we discuss the news of movies, TV series, anime and more! We also regularly host various events with prizes and various buns, so you won’t get bored. Perhaps it is in our chat that you will find your cinephile buddy with whom you will go to a movie screening or just a new friend.

AITU Garden

The AITU Garden Club is a community of students, faculty and staff united by the desire to transform our university into a green and sustainable space. Our mission is not just to green the campus, but also to introduce innovative environmental practices. We strive to create an attractive and functional green space that encourages inspiration and the exchange of ideas. Join AITU Garden and help us transform our university into a symbol of environmental responsibility and beauty!

Yoga Club

Yoga Club AITU is about encouraging self-care, reducing stress and developing healthy habits to maintain overall well-being.

Linux Klub

Linux Klub is a place where everyone who is interested in programming, cybersecurity, networking, automation and Unix systems can find new acquaintances and ask interesting questions in our friendly community. Мы проводим ивенты на которых вы можете проявить себя в том деле в котором вам нравится заниматься. The main goal of the club is free communication on IT-topics, to show the possibility of using Linux for everyday use.

AITU JIU JITSU

A club for training wrestling in the stand and stalls using various painful techniques and suffocating.

AITU.fm

AITU.FM is the voice of the university. Here you will find a variety of entertainment and exciting events of various kinds: from a cover contest to film screenings. Our telegram channel has a wide selection of music playlists, funny jokes, poems and music by our students, fascinating headings and even anonymous confessions. Join our club to get involved in the active side of student life

PsyClub AITU

We organize seminars and practical classes to support students’ mental health.

AITU Arm-Wrestling

Strength and friendship unite! Join us for training and support!

Tech Geek Club

Tech enthusiasts club is a club for technology enthusiasts where we discuss various topics related to electronics.

AITU ELECTRONICS

AITU ELECTRONICS is a community of students passionate about electronics, electrical engineering and robotics. At AITU ELECTRONICS, theory is not only studied, but also applied in practice. Together with the university’s laboratory assistant, lectures are held, basic principles are discussed and then implemented through the creation of devices, systems and projects.

Coffee Philo

The club of thinkers, where we, together with students and speakers, discuss philosophical issues over a cup of coffee.

AITU MindGames SC

AITU Mind Games is a club of mind games such as:

“What? Where? When?”
It is a team game in which teams compete in the ability to find the right answer to a question posed to them in a limited time. The goal of the team during the game is to answer more questions than its rivals.

“Own game”
The player who managed to press the button before the opponents gives his answer. If this answer is correct, the player gets points. If it is incorrect, it loses, and at the same time it cannot try to answer the same question again by pressing the button.

These games are one of the main ones in our club, and others will also be held.
Our goal is to popularize such entertainment among the students of our university.
We are waiting for you, dear experts, in our ranks!