On May 23–24, Shakarim University hosted the Republican Youth Forum dedicated to the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev — a philosopher, poet, and reformer whose legacy continues to shape the direction of national development. The aim of the forum was to spark interest in Abai’s teachings on the concept of the “Perfect Human” (Tolyk Adam)...Read More

Today, Astana IT University was visited by Members of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva and Pavel Kazantsev. During their working visit, the deputies familiarized themselves with the operations of the university’s Military Department and met with students. An important issue was raised regarding the need to increase the...Read More

Highlights of the V International Conference on Smart Information Systems and Technologies From May 14 to 16, 2025, Astana IT University hosted the 5th IEEE International Conference on Smart Information Systems and Technologies (IEEE SIST 2025) — a major academic and professional event in Central Asia.The conference was held under the auspices of IEEE and...Read More

The partnership between the two universities was formalized in 2021 through a cooperation agreement.This 3+1 program (3 years at AITU + 1 year in the USA) reflects AITU’s commitment to internationalization and global academic cooperation.Graduates gained not only cutting-edge knowledge, but also valuable international experience — opening doors to global careers. Congratulations to our pioneers:3...Read More

On May 15, Astana IT University hosted a meeting with representatives of Exeter University, where they discussed prospects for future academic cooperation, joint research projects and exchange programs. During the meeting, the Rector’s Advisor for Educational Projects Dr. Bolatzhan Kumalakov gave a presentation of AITU, and also presented his wishes on the main areas of...Read More

On April 27, 2025, a strategic meeting dedicated to educational and scientific cooperation between universities of the United Kingdom and Kazakhstan took place at the Rixos Borovoe Hotel. The meeting was held within the framework of the project for the development of a dual degree educational program in “Cybersecurity.” The event was organized by Astana...Read More

The event featured three speakers who addressed theoretical, educational, and applied aspects of migration. Aigul Zabirova, Doctor of Sociology, Chief Researcher at the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President, noted that modern migration is increasingly driven not by poverty but by the pursuit of career opportunities and better living conditions. Classical models are...Read More

On March 27-28, 2025, the spring school “Digital media, culture and society” was held as part of the Jean Monnet Module “Digital Culture in Higher Education: European Perspective (DigCEE)”. The event aimed to explore the integration of European digital education practices into Kazakhstan’s higher education system and to discuss current challenges and opportunities. The event...Read More

The celebration of Nowruz took place at the Scientific Library. Students actively participated in national games with astyks, such as “Bess Astyk” and “Astyq Atu.” In addition, an exciting quiz was held, focused on Kazakh traditions and the works of great poets and writers. Guests were treated to delicious baursaks, and everyone had the opportunity...Read More

From March 13 to 15, the Military Capture The Flag (CTF): Digital Fortress cybersecurity competition was held at the Arystan Specialized Lyceum, organized in collaboration with the military department of Astana IT University. CTF is a team-based cybersecurity competition where participants solve complex challenges in OSINT, WEB, Forensics, AI, Cryptography, and Networks to find and...Read More