4 February 2025
EAST KAZAKHSTAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AT OSH STATE UNIVERSITY
In order to strengthen the partnership Rector of S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University Mukhtar Tolegen in November 2024 took part in the International Forum of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions of Central Asia, which was held in Kyrgyzstan, the main purpose of the Forum – to expand regional cooperation.
During the working trip, a cooperation agreement was signed with OSH State University. Mukhtar Tolegen and Kudaiberdi Gaparalievich discussed issues of international and scientific collaboration, in particular the program of exchange of double diplomas and conducting joint scientific activities. Thus, the partnership between the two universities was launched.
The first who took part in the academic mobility program were students of the educational program “Kazakh language and literature” of East Kazakhstan University. Aruzhan Torekhan, Zerde Kyzyrali and Aizhan Maulitbek went to OSH State University for one semester to study Kyrgyz language and literature.
-I was a little nervous at first because it seemed difficult to study for a semester in another country. Here we were greeted with special trepidation by the university professors. In fact, Kyrgyz and Kazakh languages are very similar. I liked the teaching methods of Osh University, and the people of Osh are very hospitable and friendly. Our Kyrgyz classmates also treated us warmly and shared interesting details about the culture and life of their people. This trip gives us the opportunity not only to gain knowledge and experience, but also the chance to immerse ourselves in a new cultural environment,” said Aruzhan Torekhan.
For the girls, this is not only an academic adventure, but also a cultural one. OSH State University offered them a unique opportunity to spend an entire semester in one of the warmest parts of Central Asia.
Next year, OSH students will come to S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University to study the Kazakh language.