Kyrgyz-Kazakh University (KKU)

Overview

Kyrgyz-Kazakh University (KKU) is a higher education institution located in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. It was founded in 1992. The university was jointly founded by the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan to promote educational and cultural exchanges between the two countries. KKU offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs covering a wide range of fields including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering technology, economic management, etc. The school is committed to cultivating well-rounded talents with high-level professional skills and comprehensive qualities, and providing students with high-quality educational resources and practical opportunities.

Campus

The main campus of KKU is located in Bishkek, covering a moderate area and has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and student dormitories. The campus has a beautiful environment and complete facilities, providing students with a good learning and research environment. The school is also equipped with advanced information technology facilities to support online learning and distance education.

Number of students

As of the latest data, Kyrgyz-Kazakh University has about 3,000 students, including undergraduates, masters and doctoral students. The total number of faculty and staff is about 200, many of whom are well-known scholars and industry experts.

Educational philosophy

KKU is committed to cultivating well-rounded talents with high-level professional skills and comprehensive qualities. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, pays attention to students' practical operation ability and professionalism, and strives to provide students with a platform for all-round development. Through high-quality education and rich practical opportunities, the school aims to cultivate future professionals and leaders for Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan and even the international community.

Disciplines and majors

KKU has multiple colleges and majors, offering a wide range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs:

College of Humanities: covering history, philosophy, literature, art, etc.

College of Social Sciences: offering courses in sociology, psychology, political science, international relations, etc.

College of Natural Sciences: covering mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

College of Engineering and Technology: offering courses in computer science, software engineering, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.

School of Economics and Management: covers economics, business administration, marketing, financial management, etc.

School of Law: provides courses such as law, administrative law, and international law.

Continuing Education and Training Center: provides various vocational training and continuing education courses, including teacher training, vocational skills training, etc.

Featured Projects

Internship and Practice: cooperate with many enterprises, government departments and research institutions to provide students with internship and practice opportunities to enhance students' practical operation ability.

Scientific Research and Innovation: set up multiple research groups to support students and teachers to carry out research and innovation projects in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering technology, etc.

International Exchange: establish cooperative relations with many similar colleges and research institutions in the world, and provide short-term exchange and joint training programs.

Community Service: encourage students to participate in community service and volunteer activities to cultivate a sense of social responsibility.

Academic Conferences and Lectures: regularly hold international academic conferences, seminars and lectures, invite well-known scholars from home and abroad to visit, and promote academic exchanges and cooperation.

Application Requirements

Undergraduates: usually require a high school diploma, and some majors may require relevant entrance examination scores. The application period is from September to January of the following year.

Graduate students: Generally, a bachelor's degree in a related major is required. Some majors may also require relevant entrance examination scores. The application period is from October to April of the following year.

Cost

Tuition fees vary depending on the major and course. For international students, tuition fees are usually higher. Specific tuition fees and scholarship information can be found on the official website of the university.

Campus life

Accommodation: The university provides a variety of dormitory types, including single rooms, double rooms and suites, with complete facilities and comfortable environment.

Club activities: The university has many student clubs covering academic, cultural, engineering and other fields.

Sports facilities: The university provides a variety of sports facilities such as gyms, stadiums, basketball courts, football fields, etc., and encourages students to actively participate in sports activities.

Internationalization

KKU attaches great importance to internationalization and has established cooperative relations with many similar colleges and research institutions in the world, providing short-term exchange and joint training programs, and encouraging students to participate in international exchanges.

Research and Innovation

The university has carried out a lot of research work in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering technology, economic management, etc., especially in history, literature, computer science, economic management and other fields. The university has first-class laboratories and research facilities, and cooperates with many companies and research institutions to promote the application and transformation of scientific research results.