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Askar Khikmetov is a graduate of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a degree in Applied Mathematics, Khikmetov brings extensive academic and professional experience to the role. He holds a PhD in Physics and Mathematics and has made significant contributions to the digitalization of higher education. Previously, he served as the head of the International IT University in Almaty and held various leadership positions at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Khikmetov’s research...Read More

On August 23, 2024, representatives of Bar-Ilan University visited Astana IT University, namely the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Professor Zeev Zalevsky, Dr. Joseph Talyosef and Dr. Pilkhaz Nanikashvili. During the meeting, Dean of AITU Mrs. Zuleikha Syzdykova briefly presented the university, and also presented wishes on the main areas of cooperation. In turn, Professor Zeev Zalevsky presented the Israeli university and his vision for the development of cooperation...Read More

In June 2024, Astana IT University celebrated an important event – the first graduation of master’s students in the MBA program “Financial Technology and Digital Transformation Business”! 11 talented graduates successfully completed their studies in a dual degree program in partnership with K. Sagadiev International Business University. They received a “Master of Business Administration” degree, ready to conquer new heights in the world of financial technology and digital transformation! We...Read More

From May 15 to 17, 2024, Astana IT University hosted the fourth International Scientific Conference 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Smart Information Systems and Technologies (SIST). The conference is an important event for the scientific community, as it brings together the best scientists and specialists in the field of information technology and intelligent systems from around the world who share their research and ideas. The main purpose of the...Read More

The speakers of the summer school were experts in the field of AI, scientists, professors of foreign universities and specialists of technology companies from Ukraine, Turkey, Azerbaijan, etc. The summer school program consists of 5 tracks: AI Essentials, Cognitive Technologies, Natural Language, AI in Education and Science and Blockchain. The training is conducted in English and Russian. During the Summer School from Astana IT University, Vice-rector for Science and Innovation...Read More