Astana IT University has taken another step towards expanding international cooperation by signing a memorandum with the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIK Institute). The signing of the memorandum took place during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Astana IT University Rector Altair Akhmetov participated in the meeting as part of the official delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan accompanying the Head of State during the visit. GIK Institute, founded in 1991, offers instruction in English, and has a student body exceeding 2,000. The memorandum opens up opportunities for joint educational and research projects, as well as the development of academic mobility for students and faculty.
Today, a working meeting was held with representatives of the Astana City Triathlon Federation. During the meeting, the organization of the first university run “AITU RUN” was discussed, and a memorandum of cooperation between Astana IT University and the Triathlon Federation of Astana was officially signed. The partnership opens new opportunities for joint sports initiatives, student engagement in mass sporting events, and the development of a healthy lifestyle culture within the university community. The memorandum was signed by Altair Akhmetov, Rector of Astana IT University, and Zhanat Kozhakhmetov, Secretary General of the Astana City Triathlon Federation.
Dear students and staff of Astana IT University! We invite you to attend a guest lecture by Aidana Nurlanova — SWE Lead with 7 years of experience at Amazon. Lecture topic: “7 Years at Amazon: My Journey and Interview Tips in Big Tech” During the lecture, the speaker will share her professional journey at Amazon, talk about her personal career path in a Big Tech company, and focus on practical interview tips for entering large international technology companies. The session will be dedicated to real experience, career development, and understanding the requirements of Big Tech recruitment processes. February 3 15:00 Atameken Space
Astana IT University confidently strengthens its position among the top universities in the national rating of educational programs by the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken”. The evaluation results confirmed that several AITU programs are among the strongest in the country, demonstrating high academic standards, strong employability of graduates, and alignment with the real needs of the labor market. AITU extends sincere appreciation to its academic staff, students, and alumni for their contribution to academic excellence and the continuous development of the university’s educational ecosystem
Dear colleagues, The School of Intelligent Systems invites you to participate in a scientific seminar (Research Talk) on the topic: “Next Generation Photovoltaics.” Speaker: Nursultan Musakhanuly – Associate Professor at AITU, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford (Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, United Kingdom). About the speaker: -Holder of a UK Global Talent visa -PhD in Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia) MSc in Renewable Energy (University of Manchester, United Kingdom) -Bolashak Program Scholar Date & Time: January 20, 2026, 14:00 Venue: Atameken Space We look forward to seeing you at the seminar!
On December 5, the annual event of the Korean Cultural Center took place, where our KCA club received an Award for Contribution to the K-Community Festival and the Annual Achievement Award for hosting the Meet Korea festival. The club presented its yearly overview, highlighting events such as Panchak, Meet Korea, Chuseok, and others.
