The 7th Meeting of the Erasmus + project ” Modernization of Higher education in Central Asia through new technologies” (HiEdTech)

HiEdTech From May 17 to 20, the 7th Meeting of the Erasmus + project ” Modernization of Higher education in Central Asia through new technologies” (HiEdTech) takes place. HiEdTech is an Erasmus+ project, which involves three Kyrgyz universities: Ala-Too International University, Issyk-Kul State University n.a. K.Tynystanov and Kyrgyz State Technical University n.a. I.Razzakova. The main project outcomes are: 🎯 Development of a sustainable academic network for the exchange of experience and best practices in the Read more…

Vacancy announcement

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan is looking for a SMM specialist. Overview: The SMM specialist is responsible for developing and executing all social media content and activities. The SMM specialist will create and implement the organic social media strategy framework in order to increase NEO KG social media presence on all platforms, improve content quality, and increase engagement and followers.   Responsibilities: SMM specialist vacancy will have the following duties and responsibilities: Promotion of Read more…

We are pleased to inform you about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie EU Program (MASCP).

The program, named after the pioneering physicist and two-time Nobel Prize winner Marie Skłodowska-Curie, is designed to inspire and help increase the number of women in the nuclear field. It provides support for an inclusive workforce of men and women who contribute to and advance global scientific and technological innovation. Scholarships are awarded to more than 100 female students each year. Geographic diversity and diversity of fields of study and other criteria are taken into Read more…

The Week of Francophonie in Bishkek 2022

On March 23, 2022, as part of Francophonie Week in Bishkek, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan participated in an online session dedicated to education in Francophone countries. During the session, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan presented Erasmus+ opportunities for academic mobility, including Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees and cooperation with French-speaking universities in Europe. The event provided Kyrgyz students and educators with practical information on how to study in Francophone countries through EU-funded Read more…

Information meeting with students of AUCA

On March 10, 2022, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan organized an information session for students of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications. Purpose of the meeting: To get acquainted with the possibilities of the Erasmus + program for students, as well as with the requirements for submitting applications. Participants were provided with detailed information on the Erasmus+ Joint Degree component. This component of the program is of particular interest, as students are attracted Read more…

Awarding of national experts with a diploma of the Jogorku Kenesh

On the eve of International Women’s Day, 2 excellent representatives of the team of National Experts on Higher Education Reform Bekboeva Rakhat Rymbekovna and Duishebaeva Gulzat Radzhapovna were awarded a diploma of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic for many years of fruitful work and a great contribution to the development and improvement of the educational sector. The team of the National Erasmus+ Office congratulates you on the well-deserved award

Interactive session on EU’s Programme Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Action between Ukrainian and Kyrgyz higher educational institutions

On February 8, 2022, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan, jointly with the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine, organized an information session on the Jean Monnet component. The Jean Monnet component aims to increase knowledge of European integration processes through teaching, research and debate on topics related to the history, politics, economy and legislation of the European Union, as well as the EU’s relations with other regions of the world. The main objective of the Read more…

Seminar on the Development of PhD Programs in Kyrgyzstan

On January 28, 2022, a working seminar on the development of PhD programs in Kyrgyzstan was held at the International University of Kyrgyzstan. The event brought together representatives of accreditation agencies AAOPO and EdNet, PhD program leaders from universities including IUK, KNU named after J. Balasagyn, KTU “Manas”, UNPK IUK, KSTU named after I. Razzakov, as well as experts in higher education. Main Goal: To address challenges and explore opportunities for developing PhD programs in Read more…

Scholarships for students and academic and research staff of higher education institutions for studies and participate in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions.

The call for applications for the Latvian state studies’ scholarships for the academic year 2022/2023 will be open from 1 February 2022 until 1 April 2022. All relevant information is published on the website of the State Education Development Agency https://www.viaa.gov.lv/en/latvian-state-scholarships. The Application form and the necessary documents for studies’ scholarships for the academic year 2022/2023 shall be submitted to the State Education Development Agency via on-line application system, which will be open on 1 Read more…

Aidana Ermatova, AUCA alumna, talks about her experience with the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Program in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA):

My name is Aidana Ermatova and I am currently enrolled in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Program in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA). I have not found a more ideal program to continue my studies because it is a combination of the two areas in which I received my bachelor’s degree – Economics and Environmental Management and Sustainable Development. The Erasmus Mundus program is an amalgamation of several universities from around the Read more…

ERASMUS MUNDUS Master in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development

We would like to draw your attention to another master’s program in law that is still open for application! The ILGSPD aims to train lawyers capable of dealing with the political context of international law and resolving issues of global security, peace and development. Core requirements: Diploma Transcript Letters of Recommendation English proficiency Passport copy Resume Personal evaluation of applications will be conducted by a Selection Committee consisting of local coordinators. The first call for Read more…

Advisory monitoring of the Erasmus+ DERECKA project.

On December 3, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan monitored the Erasmus + project “Development of doctoral studies and research potential of scientists in Kyrgyzstan (DERECKA)”. The purpose of monitoring is to assess the project management strategy and the degree of its implementation, as well as to identify successful experiences. Let us remind you that the aim of the project is strengthening and expand PhD system in Kyrgyzstan. According to project type, the Read more…

Seminar: Inclusive education is a priority in the reform of higher education in the Kyrgyz Republic

On December 2, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized an online seminar dedicated to “Inclusive education is a priority in the reform of higher education in the Kyrgyz Republic.” Dr. Martina Gaisch, Social Dimension Expert, Academic Supervisor of Diversity and Inclusion Management (University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria) was the main speaker. During the seminar, the following issues were raised: • Adaptation of training for people with disabilities, taking into account the Read more…

CBHE Virtual Fair

On October 26 and 27, 2021, the Erasmus + CBHE Projects Fair was held. An online event aimed at raising awareness of how project results can improve the higher education sector in partner countries. The event was attended by representatives of more than 100 projects from 65 countries of the world, in 28 specialized sessions and 17 training sessions. The event was attended by over 2000 people and 200 speakers. The online event was aimed Read more…

Visiting seminar “Professional and educational standards, connection with the national qualifications framework of the Kyrgyz Republic” in Osh

On October 22, 2021, a visiting seminar “Professional and educational standards, connection with the national qualifications framework of the Kyrgyz Republic” was held for the teaching staff of Osh universities. The event was organized by the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan jointly with the National Experts on Higher Education Reform. Mr. Nurlan Omurov, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dr. Abdygany Abduvaliev, Director of the Department of International Relations of Read more…

The visiting seminar on “Professional and educational standards, connection with the national qualifications framework of the Kyrgyz Republic” for Djalal-Abad universitites

The visiting seminar titled “Professional and educational standards, connection with the national qualifications framework of the Kyrgyz Republic” was held for administrative teaching staff of Djalal-Abad universities on October 21, 2021. Welcoming speeches were made by Mr. Keneshbek Usenov, Rector of Jalal-Abad State University, Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National coordinator of the Erasmus + program in Kyrgyzstan, as well as Mr. MirlanChynybaev, Teamleader of the national experts and Rector of the Kyrgyz State Technical University. Ms. Read more…

Erasmus+ Information Day for Adam University Students

On October 15, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office held an information day for students of Adam University. During the meeting, students were provided with information about the possibilities of the Erasmus + program for students. The main focus was paid to the component Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programs. Students learned about all the application processes.

Virtual TAM seminar “Inclusive Internationalization of Kyrgyz HEIs”

On October 28-29, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized a seminar on the topic “Inclusive internationalization of universities in the Kyrgyz Republic” for the teaching staff of universities of the Kyrgyz Republic. The speaker of the training was an invited EU expert, Martin Bogdan – Mr. Martin Bogdan, Policy and Project Officer and the co-chair of ACA’s Thematic Peer Groups “Widening inclusion in international higher education” The purpose of the event is Read more…

Meeting within the framework of the Erasmus+ TALENT project.

On September, 27-29, 2021, the project meeting of the Erasmus+ project TALENT: Establishing Master programs in HRM and Talent Development in Central Asia took place. The main aim of the event was to discuss the implementation of a new master’s program in human resource management developed with the Erasmus+ TALENT project. During the implementation of the project two Kyrgyz HEIs: AUCA and KEU launched a master’s program in a pilot mode. The new master’s program Read more…

The summer school of the Erasmus + “The Development of Educational and Research Capacities of Kyrgyzstan” (DERECKA) project

The second week of the Summer School “Development of educational and research potential of Kyrgyzstan” within the ERASMUS + DERECKA project framework has begun. The participants are trained by leading professors and researchers from the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg (Germany), Brunel University London (UK) and Vilnius Technical University of Gediminas (Lithuania). This week, master and PhD students from K. Dikambaev Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, I. Razzakov Read more…

Participation of the team of national experts on higher education reform in the summer school”Development of Ph.D. doctoral studies and research potential of Kyrgyzstan”, organized in the framework of the Erasmus +

The summer school titled “The Development of Doctoral Education and Research Capacities of Kyrgyzstan Academia”, within the framework of the Erasmus + “Derecka” project is being held in Kyrgyzstan from August 9 to 20, 2021. The aims of the summer school are: 1. Train administrators of universities in Kyrgyzstan for PhD doctoral programs in the specifics of the work of doctoral programs and improve their administrative and managerial competencies. 2. To enhance the academic competence Read more…

Summer School “The Development of the PhD System and Research Potential of Kyrgyzstan”

Within the frame of the ERASMUS + DERECKA project, the summer school “The development of PhD studies and research potential of Kyrgyzstan” was launched on August 9, 2021. The objectives of the summer school were: the training university administrators of the Kyrgyz Republic on PhD programs, improving their administrative and managerial competencies and increasing the research potential of PhD students. The summer school takes place in Issyk-Kul. The summer school brought together 65 representatives from Read more…

Meeting of the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic with researchers in the field of education and history.

The history of the country and cultural heritage will undoubtedly have an impact on upbringing of the younger generation with a strong civic position, with sustainable views and intentions in the well-being of their country. It was discussed at a meeting of the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic A.T. Abdraeva with researchers in education and history. The discussion was attended by Dr.Duishon Shamatov, Professor of Nazarbayev University, Mr. Daniyar Karabayev, Read more…

Pre-departure orientation meeting with the newly selected Erasmus + Joint Master Degree Scholarship holders 2021.

On July 26, 2021, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan jointly with the Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA) in Eurasia organized an online Pre-departure Orientation meeting with scholarship holders. The event was attended by 12 participants. The purpose of the event was to provide informational support in preparation for studies and to congratulate the Erasmus+ Joint Master Degree scholarship winners in 2021. The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan introduced the fellows with the Read more…

Working Meeting of National Higher Education Reform Experts

Retreat of Experts on Higher Education Reform

The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized a two-day seminar for experts on higher education reform in Kyrgyzstan at the Naryn State University on July 12-13, 2021. The event was devoted to the discussion of the concept of the development of higher professional education and the draft regulations on academic mobility of the Kyrgyz Republic. In addition to the experts, more than 20 representatives of NSU took part in the seminar, who had the Read more…

Visit to University of Central Asia

Study tour to the University of Central Asia

On July 12, 2021, the NEO staff and the Higher Education Reform Experts team in Kyrgyzstan visited the Campus of the University of Central Asia in Naryn. Visiting the UCA campus was of great interest to the guests as it is the only university throughout Central Asia, one of the main objectives of which is to develop mountain regions through the provision of higher education that meets recognized international standards. As a center of excellence Read more…

Preventive monitoring of the Erasmus+ AgroDev project

Preventive monitoring of the Erasmus + “Development of Higher Education Content Aimed to Support Industries for Sustainable Production of Qualitative Agri-food (AgroDev)”

Preventive monitoring of the Erasmus+ project “Development of Higher Education Content Aimed to Support Industries for Sustainable Production of Qualitative Agri-food (AgroDev)” was held on July 12, 2021, at the Naryn State University. The monitoring visit was implemented by the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, the National Coordinator of the Erasmus+, in her introductory speech explained the objectives of monitoring, important aspects of the project implementation, and expected results. The meeting was Read more…

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Erasmus + Information Day at Talas State University

On 1st of July, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan held an Erasmus + Information Day for the staff and students of Talas State University. The purpose of the information day is to provide information about the program and its components, in which Kyrgyzstan can participate as a partner country and to involve new participants in the Erasmus + program. Talas State University previously took part in only 2 Erasmus + projects. During Read more…

15 Erasmus+ JMD scholarship holders from Kyrgyzstan

15 Erasmus+ JMD scholarship holders from Kyrgyzstan

According to the results of the selection for the component “Erasmus + Joint Master’s Degrees”, the 15 best students from Kyrgyzstan became Erasmus+ scholarship holders! 10 girls and 5 guys will have the opportunity to study at the best European universities for 2 years and receive a scholarship of 1400 euros per month. This year, the largest number of selected Kyrgyz students are graduates of the American University of Central Asia and the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic Read more…

A joint ETF-UNESCO conference kicks off today and focuses on skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era

21-25th of June 2021, the ETF will be hosting a major online event in partnership with UNESCO and with the collaboration of the ILO, EBRD and UNICEF. Entitled “Building lifelong learning systems: skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era”, the conference aims to take stock of progress and look forward to next steps in making education and training fit for current and future challenges. It will showcase examples of good practice from Read more…

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ PAWER project

On June 7, 2021, the National Erasmus+ Office conducted the impact monitoring of the project “Paving the way to interregional mobility and ensuring relevance, quality and equity of access” (PAWER). The purpose of monitoring is to analyze the potential for sustainability of the results, the impact of the project at different levels (individual, institutional, local and national); to identify best practices in terms of project sustainability, impact and use of the results. In order to Read more…

Digital European Development Days 2021

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the digital European Development Days 2021 (EDD), the European Commission’s largest event, taking place online on 15-16 June 2021. The full programme of sessions is also published. Although the event is adapting to our new digital reality, the programme was still co-created with the Community through an inclusive and transparent process. The Forum remains a unique and global opportunity for all to Read more…

Monitoring of the ICM projects at the International School of Medicine

On April 29, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in the Kyrgyz Republic conducted monitoring of the international credit mobility projects under the implementation of which the International School of Medicine is involved. In order to prevent COVID-19, the event was online. The monitoring was attended by the international department staff, professors and students who took part in credit mobility, as well as the project manager of the National Erasmus + Office in the Kyrgyz Read more…

Webinar on the Erasmus + component “Jean Monnet”

On May 11, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized a webinar on the Erasmus + component “Jean Monnet”. The participants were greeted by the National Coordinator of the Erasmus + Program in Kyrgyzstan, Gulnara Chokusheva, then she acquainted the participants with the program of the event. Guest speaker, Ms Edith GENSER, Executive Agency for Education, Culture and Audiovisual (EACEA, Brussels, Belgium) presented the Jean Monnet program, its features, goals and objectives. During Read more…

Monitoring of the ICM projects at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University n.a.Scriabin

On April 29, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in the Kyrgyz Republic conducted monitoring of the international credit mobility projects under the implementation of which the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after Scriabin is involved. Due to the pandemic the monitoring was held on the Zoom platform. The event was attended by professors and students who took part in credit mobility. Credit mobility participants prepared presentations about their experiences and discussed the impact of Read more…

Round table “Development of PhD doctoral programs in the Kyrgyz Republic: results and challenges”

On April 22, 2021, a round table “Development of PhD doctoral programs in the Kyrgyz Republic: results and challenges” was held online as part of the project “Development of doctoral studies and research potential of scientists in Kyrgyzstan (DERECKA)”, funded by the European Union’s Erasmus + program. This event was organized with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), the National Erasmus+ Read more…

Online seminar within the framework of the Erasmus+ AgroDEV project

On 8th of April, 2021, the online seminar was held for national academic, industrial and government bodies in Kyrgyzstan, within the framework of the Erasmus + project “Development of Higher Education Content Aimed to Support Industries for Sustainable Production of Qualitative Agri-food (AgroDev). The aim of the workshop was to familiarize and evaluate the scoping analysis to identify preconditions and issues to be considered when developing new training modules for agriculture-related curricula. The seminar was Read more…

The call for applications to participate in the Youth Sounding Board for International Partnerships

The European Commission has launched a call for applications to participate in the Youth Sounding Board for International Partnerships. The board will advise the Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen on the relevance and effectiveness of EU external action when it comes to youth. The Youth Sounding Board for International Partnerships will be composed of 25 members, aged 18 to 30 from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Read more…

Preventive monitoring visit to Erasmus+ GeoTAK project

On 6th of April 2021, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the field monitoring visit to Erasmus+ “Developing Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Programmes and Strengthening Research Networks in Geoinformation Technologies in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan (GeoTAK)” project, which was held on the basis of the Kyrgyz State University of Geology, Mining and Natural Resources Development n.a Academic U. Asanaliev. Dr. Akylbek Maralbaev, Rector made a welcoming speech and noted the importance and relevance of the project for Read more…

Meeting of the CBHE projects’ representatives.

On April 5, 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized online meeting of Erasmus+ CBHE projects selected for funding based on the results of the 6th call proposals. The aims of the meeting was to familiarize with the procedures of the Erasmus + program including practical issues of project implementation. In 2020, 39 projects were submitted with the participation of Kyrgyz universities and 3 projects out of them were selected for funding: 1. Read more…

Monitoring of the ICM projects at the Diplomatic Academy

On 31th of March 2021, the National Erasmus+ Office in the Kyrgyz Republic conducted monitoring of the project on international credit mobility, which was implemented by the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the monitoring, the NEO project manager, familiarized with inter-institutional agreements signed between partner universities, agreements on the mobility, as well as with the selection criteria and procedures for recognizing credits after students return. The special Read more…

Monitoring of the ICM projects at KEU

On 29th of March 2021, the National Erasmus + Office in the Kyrgyzstan conducted monitoring of the projects on international credit mobility, which was implemented by Kyrgyz Economic University. As of this year, KEU has 5 ICM projects. During the monitoring, the NEO team familiarized with inter-institutional agreements signed between partner universities, agreements on the mobility, as well as with the selection criteria and procedures for recognizing credits after students return. The special attention was Read more…

Field training of experts on higher education reform in Karakol.

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan organized a field seminar for experts on the reform of higher education in Kyrgyzstan with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, which took place on March 26-27, 2021 in Karakol. On the first day of the training, experts reviewed and discussed the draft law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On Education”, including issues concerning the status and position of science in the Read more…

The Erasmus+ Call for 2021 has been lauched

We are pleased to announce new Call for Proposals to participate in the Erasmus+ programme was launched on 25th March, 2021. As far as the international dimension of the programme is only partly reflected in this first call, the Kyrgyz universities will be able to apply for the following components: Key action 2: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Erasmus Mundus Design Measures Key action 3: Jean Monnet Application forms will be available on the Finding and Tenders Read more…

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Information Event on Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Dear friends, We would you like to invite you to the online event dedicated to the Maria Sklodowska-Curie actions under the Horizon Europe program. The event will be webstreamed live on 23 March 2021 (9:00 to 12:30 CET, Brussels time). and will be held in English. No registration is required. The aim of the event is to present the Maria Sklodowska-Curie actions and encourage organizations and researchers to apply. During the meeting, the participants will Read more…

Competition for a position of the Project manager

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan announces competition for a position of the Project manager and invites all interested candidates among the citizens of Kyrgyzstan to apply and send their CVs and cover letters to: neo@erasmusplus.kg by March 15,2021. Duration of the service contract: from 1 April 2021 to 31 December 2021 (full time) Working hours: from 9.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. Qualification requirements: • University degree in International Relations, Finance, Economics, or other relevant Read more…

Free English study courses

The English study course for researchers (masters) and teachinf staff of Osh State University will start on March 1, 2021. The course is being organized as part of implementation of the Erasmus+ “Harmonization and mutual recognition of MSc programmes in Occupational and Environmental Health” (HARMONE) project. The aims of the course are to familiarize researchers (masters) and teachinf staff with resources on foreign languages, to acquire the skills to independently read articles, write and publish Read more…

Kick off meeting of the GeoTAK project

On February 10-12, 2021, the kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ project titled on “Developing Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Programmes and Strengthening Research Networks in Geoinformation Technologies in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan” (GeoTAK) was held. Welcoming speeches were made by Mr. Nurlan Omurov, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Artur Martirosyan – Deputy Minister of Education of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Suren Tovmasyan – Head of the Cadastre Committee of the Republic of Read more…

OSCE Secretariat Youth EVENTS OSCE Perspectives 2030 Online Academy

The call for applications for the “OSCE Perspectives 2030 Online Academy” is open: 30 students and young professionals (20-30 years old) will select across the OSCE region who are passionate about comprehensive security and committed to engage in an innovative 9-month research project. By engaging with experts from the OSCE and partner institutions, conducting group research and participating in webinars and workshops, academy participants will deepen their understanding of the OSCE and acquire practical skills Read more…

Seminar-training within the framework of the Erasmus + EPCA project for the teaching staff of KSU n.a. I. Arabaev and OshSU

On January 26-27, 2021, a seminar-training was held within the framework of the “Environmental Protection in Central Asia: Disaster Risk Management Using Spatial Methods” (EPCA) project, funded by Erasmus + Program. During the seminar, project partners from universities of Sweden, Greece, Portugal, Lithuania and Uzbekistan acquainted participants with the achieved results of the EPCA project, such as the developed innovative online training courses and the electronic programs for students of KSU n.a. I. Arabaev and Read more…

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The annual working meeting of the TALENT project

The annual working meeting of theTALENT project consortium was held on January 18, 2021 on online basis. Ms. Republic Gulnara Chokusheva, the National Coordinator of the Erasmus + Program in the Kyrgyz Republicmade a welcoming speech. During the meeting, the results of the past year were summed up. The partners discussed about the changes in the project caused by the COVID-19, discussed the results of the last monitoring, as well as plans for the coming Read more…

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Monitoring of the Erasmus+ IUCLAND project

A field monitoring visit to the Erasmus+ International University Cooperation on Land Protection in European-Asiatic Countries (IUCLAND) project was conducted on October 23, 2020 on the basis of the Kyrgyz State Technical University. The purpose of the monitoring was to assess the actual sustainability and impact of the project at all levels (individual, institutional, local and national). Project team presented a detailed report on project results, as well as the measures taken for the sustainability Read more…

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Monitoring of the Erasmus+ HiEdTec project

On December 2, 2020, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan monitored the Erasmus + “Modernization of Higher education in Central Asia through new technologies (HiEdTec)” project on the basis of Kyrgyz State Technical University. The purpose of monitoring was to get acquainted with the results achieved so far. Project teams from all Kyrgyz partner universities provided a progress report and intermediate results. The main project aim is to adapt the education system in the Read more…

Opening ceremony of the Center for innovative educational technologies

Opening ceremony of the Center for innovative educational technologies

Opening ceremony of the Center for innovative educational technologies was held on December 23, 2020 at the Kyrgyz State Technical University. I. Razzakov. The center was established within the framework of the Erasmus + project “Modernization of Higher education in Central Asia through new technologies” (HiEdTec) funded by the European Union. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of the Erasmus + Program in Kyrgyzstan, Mr. Sanzharbek Erdolatov, Rector of Ala-Too Read more…

The sixth meeting on development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education

On 22th of December, 2020 The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan,in cooperation with the National Experts on Higher Education Reform, organized a meeting with responsible staff for the development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education (SES HPE) assigned to the Educational and Methodological Association in “Information and communications technology” in the of “Bachelor” and “Master ” Programmes.

The fifth meeting on development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education

On 11th of December, 2020 The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan,in cooperation with the National Experts on Higher Education Reform, organized a meeting with responsible staff for the development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education (SES HPE) assigned to the Educational and Methodological Association in “State and municipal administration” in the of “Bachelor” and “Master ” Programmes.

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ projects

Monitoring of the ICM projects at OshSU

On November 26, the National Erasmus + Office in the Kyrgyz Republic conducted online monitoring of the project on international credit mobility, which was implemented by Osh State University. On December 10, online monitoring was held for those who could not attend during the offline monitoring. During the monitoring, Ms. Guldastan Berdikulova, the NEO project manager, familiarized with inter-institutional agreements signed between partner universities, agreements on the mobility, as well as with the selection criteria Read more…

Monitoring of the ICM projects at AUCA

The National Erasmus+ Office in the Kyrgyz Republic conducted online monitoring of the project on international credit mobility, which was implemented by the American University of Central Asia. During the monitoring, Ms. Guldastan Berdikulova, the NEO project manager, familiarized with inter-institutional agreements signed between partner universities, agreements on the mobility, as well as with the selection criteria and procedures for recognizing credits after students return. The special attention was paid to the challenges occurred related Read more…

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ DERECKA project

On December 2, 2020, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan monitored the Erasmus + project Development of doctoral studies and research potential of scientists in Kyrgyzstan (DERECKA) on the basis of the International University of Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of the monitoring was to assess the actual sustainability and impact of the project at all levels (individual, institutional, local and national). The DERECKA project team made a presentation on implementation of the projects and goals, Read more…

The fourth meeting on the development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education

On 30th of November, 2020 The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan,in cooperation with the National Experts on Higher Education Reform, organized a meeting with responsible staff for the development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education (SES HPE) assigned to the Educational and Methodological Association in “Marketing” in the of “Bachelor” and “Master ” Programmes.

Online Seminar: “Didactics of pedagogical design for universities in Kyrgyzstan”

On November 27-28, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized an online seminar on the topic: “Didactics of pedagogical design for universities in Kyrgyzstan” for a total of 16 hours. The speaker of the training was the EU invited expert, Dr. Natalia Chechina, PhD in computer Science, University of Bournemouth, UK. The aim of the training was to improve the quality of higher education through the development and use of the learning of electronic Read more…

Cluster Meeting on the Impact of Erasmus + Projects in Capacity Development for Higher Education in Central Asia

On November 19-20, 2020, at the initiative of the Education, Culture and Audiovisual Executive Agency (EACEA) of the European Commission, a regional cluster meeting on the impact of Erasmus + projects in the field of capacity development for higher education in Central Asia was held online. The organizers of this event: EACEA, Directorate General for Education, Youth, Sports and Culture (DG EAC) and National Erasmus + Offices in 5 Central Asian countries: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Read more…

Factsheet

Dear all, We are pleased to announce the country factsheet on the international dimension of Erasmus+, which is available on following link: Factsheets of Kyrgyzstan

Third meeting on development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education

On 13th of November, 2020 The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan,in cooperation with the National Experts on Higher Education Reform, organized a meeting with responsible staff for the development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education (SES HPE) assigned to the Educational and Methodological Association in “Trading”, “Trading business” and “Commodity research” in the of “Bachelor” and “Master ” Programmes.

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ EPCA project

On November 11, 2020, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan held the monitoring of the Erasmus+ “Environmental Protection in Central Asia (EPCA): Disaster Risk Management with Spatial Methods” project on the basis of the Kyrgyz State University named after Arabaev. The monitoring visit was attended by the EPCA project team, associated partners. The monitoring team were National coordinator, Chokusheva Gulnara and an intern Atabaeva Kulpunai. The EPCA project team made a presentation on implementation of Read more…

Online exhibition of the results of the Erasmus+ CBHE projects in Kyrgyzstan

On 5th of November, 2020, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan held an online fair of the results of Erasmus projects. The aim of the event was to demonstrate and to provide visibility to results and achievements of capacity building and academic exchange projects implemented by Kyrgyz higher education institutions in partnership with other institutions from Europe and partner countries. The participants of the event were welcomed by the Ambassador Eduard Auer, Head of Read more…

Erasmus+ projects’ results online Fair in Kyrgyzstan

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan is organizing the online exhibition of Erasmus+ projects implemented in Kyrgyzstan. The event will be held on 5 November 2020 and will be conducted online at Zoom at 14.00. The aim of the event is to demonstrate and to provide visibility to results and achievements of capacity building and academic exchange projects implemented by Kyrgyz higher education institutions in partnership with other institutions from Europe and partner countries. The Read more…

Second meeting on development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education

On 30th of October, 2020 The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan,in cooperation with the National Experts on Higher Education Reform, organized a meeting with responsible staff for the development of the State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education (SES HPE) assigned to the Educational and Methodological Association in Economics and Management in the of “Bachelor” and “Master ” Programmes.

Visiting seminar of HEREs

The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized a visiting seminar of experts on the reform of higher education in Kyrgyzstan with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, which took place on October 22-24, 2020 at the Osh State University. The main aim of the seminar was to discuss the methodology for modernizing state educational standards. The workshop consisted of three sessions. In the first session, experts Read more…

Online NEO-ICP meeting

The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) organized the NEO-ICP meeting on November 22-23, 2020. The event was held online due to the COVID-19 crisis. The aims of the meeting were to present an overview of the International Dimension of Erasmus+ 2021-2027 and to review strategies of promotion of Erasmus + cooperation. First day were dedicated to overview of the International Dimension of Erasmus 2021-2027 and Policy dialogue EU-Partner Regions, as well as to Read more…

Monitoring of the ICM projects at OshSU

The monitoring of International Credit Mobility (ICM) projects was conducted by the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan on October 22, 2020. During the monitoring, The national coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan, Ms. Chokusheva, and the project Manager of NEO, Ms. Berdikulova, familiarized with inter-institutional agreements signed between partner universities, agreements on the mobility of students and employees of the University, as well as with the selection criteria and procedures for recognizing credits after Read more…

Field monitoring visit to Erasmus+ EPCA project

On October 23, 2020, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted еру filed monitoring visit to the Erasmus+ CBHE project titled on “Environmental Protection in Central Asia (EPCA): Disaster Risk Management with Spatial Methods” on the basis of the Osh State University. The aim of the visit was to evaluate the degree of its implementation as well as obtaining information on the results and achievement of the set goals. During the monitoring, the project Read more…

Field monitoring visit to the Erasmus+ TUTORIAL project

A field monitoring visit to the Erasmus+ “STrengthening Network EdUcaTiOn,Research and Innovation in Environmental HeALth in Asia (TUTORIAL)” project was conducted on October 23, 2020 at Osh State University. The purpose of the monitoring was to assess the actual sustainability and impact of the project at all levels (individual, institutional, local and national). During the monitoring, project team presented the detailed report on results of the project achieved so far. Because the project on the Read more…

Field monitoring visit to Erasmus+ EurDIQ project

On October 20, 2020, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan implemented the field monitoring visit to Erasmus+ European Dimension in Qualifications for the Tourist Sector (EurDiQ) project. The main aim of the monitoring was to assess the project implementation process at the current moment, as well as to obtain information on the results and achievement of the set goals. During the monitoring, the project team of the Adam University reported on the activities carried out Read more…

Monitoring ICM projects implemented by the Ala-Тoo International University

On October 16, 2020, the National Erasmus Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the field monitoring visit for the International Credit Mobility projects in implementation by Ala-Тoo International University. The aims of the visit was to ensure that binding documents have been correctly filled out and signed (i.e. inter- institutional agreement), and on a sample basis, learning/mobility agreements for students/staff and grant agreements; During the monitoring, Ms. Guldastan Berdikulova, Project manager of the National Erasmus Office in Read more…

Field monitoring visit to the Erasmus+ TALENT project

On 15th of October 2020, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the field monitoring visit to the Erasmus+ “Establishing Master programmes in HRM and talent Development in Central Asia (TALENT)” project. The purpose of monitoring was to get acquainted with the results achieved so far. Team leaders of partner-universities from Kyrgyzstan, Ms. Galina Gorborukova and MS. Zhazgul Estebes kyzy presented the report on the implemented activities over the last year. Within the framework Read more…

Meeting with responsible persons for the development of the State Educational Standard of Higher Professional Education

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan joint with National Higher Education Reform Experts organized the meeting with responsible persons for the development of the State Educational Standard of Higher Professional Education (SES HPE) under MoES KR October 14, 2020. The main aim of the meeting was to disscussion of issues related to the examination of the SES HPE. Ms. Rahat Bekboeva made presentation on on the methodology the examination of the SES HPE. During the Read more…

Field motiroing visit to Erasmus+ EGEA project at IKSU

The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the field monitoring visit to the Erasmus + project Enhancing Green economy in 3 countries of Asia (EGEA) on October 6, 2020, at the Issyk-Kul State University. The main aim of monitoring is to get acquainted with the results achieved so far. Project coordinator from ISU, Indira Imanakunova presented a report on the activities carried out within the framework of the project. During the meeting, the main Read more…

Field monitoring visit to Erasmus+ EurDIQ project at IKSU

The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the field monitoring visit to the Erasmus + project “European imension in Qualifications for the Tourist Sector” (EurDiQ) on October 5, 2020, at Issyk-Kul State University. 2 kyrgyz universities: University of ADAM and IKSU were involving in implementation of the project. The main aim of the monitoring was to assess the sustainability and impact of the project at all levels (individual, institutional, local and national). The project Read more…

Monitoring visit to Erasmus+ EGEA project

On 25th of September 2020, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the field monitoring visit to the Erasmus+ project monitored the Erasmus + project “Enhancing Green economy in 3 countries of Asia” (EGEA). The purpose of monitoring was to get acquainted with the results achieved so far. Country coordinator of the project, Zhazgul Estebes kyzy presented a report on the activities carried out within the framework of the project. During the meeting, there Read more…

Working Meeting of National Higher Education Reform Experts.

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan organized a two-day working meeting for experts on higher education reform on September 11-12, 2020. Mr. Nurlan Omurov, Deputy Minister of Education, and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan, welcomed the experts on higher education reform. During the first day, experts discussed about the model of the university of the future: the educational process, the quality of education, innovation and human potential, as well Read more…

4th Subgroup meeting

The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan took part in the 4th vocational technology and higher education Subgroup meeting, which held on August 7, 2020 in an online format. During the meeting, the participants discussed and approved the structure, goals, roles and membership of the subgroup in vocational technology and higher education, proposed by Mr. Thomas Lux, GIZ. Mr. Bakyt Kydyraliev, acting Director of the Agency for Primary Vocational Education under the Ministry of Education Read more…

Erasmus Mundus Programme Implementation in the Context of COVID-19

“Erasmus Mundus Programme Implementation in the Context of COVID-19” Survey Report

The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) prepared The “Erasmus Mundus Programme Implementation in the Context of COVID-19” Survey Report based on the results of a survey carried out during the period May – June 2020. The survey was launched with the aim to support Erasmus Mundus consortia, analyse the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the study programmes (experiences, problems encountered, solutions and good practices implemented) and to obtain information on the scenarios Read more…

Selection results of the Erasmus+ CBHE 2020

We are pleased to announce the results of the sixt call of the Erasmus+ program on Capacity Building in field of Higher Education 2020 are published. A full list of selected projects is available on the website: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/sites/eacea-site/files/cbhe_2020-results.pdf In total, 164 projects were selected for funding. Among the selected projects, Kyrgyz Universities will take part in the implementation of the following 3 projects: 1. 617695-EPP-1-2020-1-ES-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP “Developing Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Programmes and Strengthening Research Networks in Geoinformation Read more…

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Selection results: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees 2020

Erasmus+ has selected 40 new Erasmus Mundus joint master degree programmes that will offer scholarships to students from across the world starting from 2021. In total, 203 higher education institutions and 782 associate partners are involved in the implementation of these selected 40 programs. The HEI will offer modules of the programme, while the role of associate partners will include placements offers, additional specialist teaching, research opportunities and promotion the programme worldwide. Together these represent Read more…

Pre-departure orientation meeting 2020

On July 10, 2020 the National Erasmus + Office in cooperation with Erasmus+ Alumni Association organized an Online pre-departure orientation meeting for students awarded Erasmus+ programme scholarship. The aim of the event was to provide information support in preparation for studies abroad. Mr. Eduard Auer, Ambassador, Head of the EU Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic made a welcoming speech to the students and congratulated them on the award of the scholarship and wished them success Read more…

3rd Subgroup meeting

The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan took part in the 3rd vocational technology and higher education Subgroup meeting, which held on July 3, 2020 in an online format. TVET and Higher Education (HEd) are priority sub-sectors of Education for the Government of Kyrgyzstan. And there are multiple national and international development partners and actors engaged in supporting both sub-sectors. In order to familiazed with current projects in field of Higher Education Sector, partners shared Read more…

Preventive monitoring visit to Erasmus+ ELBA project

On June 23, 2020, the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the field monitoring visit to the Erasmus + project “Establishment of training and research centers and Courses development on Intelligent BigData Analysis in CA (ELBA) at Osh Technological University, Osh The purpose of the visit is to learn about the activities realised and products developed so far, as well as to observe if the project has encountered any problems in operational and/or financial Read more…

Live streaming with Erasmus+ scholarship holders

On 23th of June, 2020, the Erasmus + National Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted a live-streaming “Implementation of Projects on International Credit Mobility. Student Experience” The aim of the event was to disseminate the results of projects on international credit mobility and attract new participants among Kyrgyz universities. The event’s speakers were students from Ala-Too International University, selected to study at European partner universities as part of the Erasmus + projects on International Credit Mobility. Students Read more…

Monitoring ICM projects in OshTU

On June 22, 2020, the National Erasmus Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the field monitoring visit for the International Credit Mobility projects in implementation by Osh Technological University (Osh city). The aims of the visit was to ensure that binding documents have been correctly filled out and signed (i.e. inter- institutional agreement), and on a sample basis, learning/mobility agreements for students/staff and grant agreements; During the monitoring, Ms. Guldastan Berdikulova, Project manager of the National Erasmus Read more…

EU responces to covid-19 in Kyrgyzstan

EU mobilises more than EUR 36 мillion to support Kyrgyzstan in the response to COVID-19

The impact of the COVID-19 crisis puts at risk the progress that Kyrgyzstan has achieved during this time. In light of this, the EU has stepped up its support to respond to the challenges raised by the outbreak. The EU response, made through grants amounting to more than EUR 36 Million, is a comprehensive response directed towards supporting macro-financial stability, social protection and food security, health, crisis management, and support to the private sector. In Read more…

Online training on project writing

On June 3, 2020 the National Coordinator of the Erasmus + Program in Kyrgyzstan conducted online training titled on preparation and Erasmus+ projects writing – first level for teachers of the I. Arabaev Kyrgyz State University. The objectives of the training were to familiarize the participants with the peculiarities of developing project ideas, preparing project proposals taking into account the analysis of goals and objectives, familiarizing with the requirements of Erasmus + program and the Read more…

Meeting of national experts on HE reform

On May 27, 2020, a meeting of national experts on the reform of higher education and the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan was held The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the results of the work performed and to update the expert action plan for the second half of 2020, as well as summarize the results of the webinars.

National online seminar on modern educational technologies EduTech KG 2020

National online seminar on modern educational technologies EduTech KG 2020 was conducted by National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan jointly with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakova from May 12 to May 26, 2020. The purpose of the seminar was to improve the professional competence of teachers in the implementation of modern educational technologies, as well as the exchange of experience in Read more…

Erasmus Plus live stream

Live stream with Dr. Makhinur Mamatova, Erasmus+ Talent project

Dear friends! The quarantine is gradually weakening and we are all waiting for a return to normal life. But will it be as familiar as before? What psychological consequences can social exclusion and insecurity have? Will online education be an effective substitute for traditional classroom activities? We are talking with a candidate of psychological sciences, associate professor of the Pedagogy program at the American University of Central Asia, a psychologist at AUCA Innovation College and Read more…

Second online meeting of HERE team

On March 30, 2020 a second online meeting of experts on higher education reform was held. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss recommendations for amending the national qualifications framework for medical education. The discussion was attended by Dr. Kenesh Dzhusupov (International Higher School of Medicine), grant holder of the national project Erasmus + “Development of doctoral studies and research potential of scientists of Kyrgyzstan (DERECKA)” During the meeting, experts together with the national Read more…

Live stream on the topic: “How to apply for Joint Master’s degrees?”

On March 17, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan held a live stream on the topic: “How to apply for Joint Master’s degrees?” The aim of the live stream was to introduce the Joint Masters Degrees component, to explain the application procedures and benefits of the Erasmus+ scholarship. During the live stream, NEO demonstrated the presentation, provided detailed information on the EMJMD, the application stages, requirements. Participants familiarized with the list of basic documents for Read more…

Online HERE team expert

On March 17, 2020, an online meeting of national experts on higher education reform was held with the participation of Ms. Svetlana Sirmbard, who was a member of the previous team of experts on higher education reform. During the meeting, amendments to the national qualifications framework were discussed and a report on the work on the NQF of the previous team of experts was heard.