AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY: ISTANBUL FAIR OPENS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTEGRATION INTO THE GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE

From July 24 to July 26, 2026, the international educational exhibition EKET FAIRS University Preference Fair 2026 took place in Istanbul, Türkiye, under the national initiative Study in Kazakhstan. The large-scale event brought together leading universities worldwide, thousands of prospective students, and education professionals, serving as an effective platform for fostering international collaboration in higher education.

Annually drawing over 50,000 applicants and parents, this year’s fair featured more than 110 universities from Türkiye alongside prominent higher education institutions from Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, Poland, the Czech Republic, North Macedonia, Ireland, and Russia. Kazakhstan was represented by eight universities, showcasing the potential of the national higher education system, modern degree programs, and international partnership opportunities.

During the event, the Kazakh delegation held productive meetings with leadership from Istanbul Technical University, Biruni University, Istanbul Nişantaşı University, and the Turkish Water Institute (SUEN). Discussions centered on expanding academic mobility, implementing dual-degree programs, advancing joint research initiatives, sharing best practices, and building new institutional partnerships.

International educational fairs help elevate Kazakhstan’s higher education sector globally, establish new collaborative ties, and raise international student interest in studying in the country. Such venues offer an expansive stage to present universities’ research capabilities, academic curricula, and international initiatives.

Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University considers international cooperation a core strategic priority. Currently, the university maintains partnerships across nearly 50 countries and implements more than 200 international agreements covering academic mobility, dual-degree tracks, scientific research, and collaborative projects.

The university currently enrolls over 11,000 students across 154 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs taught in Kazakh, Russian, and English.

Students have access to resources for an internationally competitive education, including over 70 research laboratories, an International Center for Artificial Intelligence, the Shygys-BASTAU Technology Park, alongside specialized research institutes and innovation hubs.

By strengthening global ties, Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University provides students and faculty with avenues to gain international exposure, acquire advanced expertise, and enhance research capabilities. The Istanbul fair marked another step forward in elevating Kazakhstan’s higher education profile globally and expanding international partnerships.