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Today, – March 27, the Ministry of Education and Science is conducting a joint review of the system of higher professional education on the theme “Towards the transformation of the higher education system in the Kyrgyz Republic”. Rectors of higher education institutions presented reports on trends and problems of development of higher medical, engineering education in the Kyrgyz Republic, the best models and practices of university development, proposals to improve the system of higher professional Read more…

From March 9 to 18, 2023, the Alliance Française in Bishkek, in partnership with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, and the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic, hosted the 2023 edition of Francophonie Week. Celebrated worldwide, this cultural festival honors the French language and Francophone cultures through a diverse program of 20 public events under the theme of “Travel.” As part of the week’s educational component, the National Erasmus+ Office Read more…

Nooruz is a time of renewal and rebirth, a time when we say goodbye to the past and open new doors for the future. This holiday is filled with joy, warmth, and hope. We wish that Nooruz brings you much happiness, love, health, and prosperity. May it fill our hearts with optimism and faith in a better future. And also remind us that our life is endless movement and growth. We congratulate you on the Read more…

Hello, friends! We have great news for all our subscribers! We’re launching a new contest, with new prizes from @euinkyrgyzstan! To participate in the contest, you need to follow a few simple steps. First of all, subscribe to our page on Instagram @erasmusplus.kg and put your 3 friends in the comments below. Then, like that post! The prizes include: branded sweatshirts branded t-shirts branded bags branded plaids branded mugs. The contest will run for a Read more…

The WOEXPO International Education Fair is the largest and most dynamic international education event in Kyrgyzstan. This year, the fair brought together representatives from over 40 universities from around the world, offering a wide range of innovative academic programmes for prospective students. Organized by World of Education, the event provided a unique platform for students, parents, and educators to explore global study opportunities, scholarship options, and receive direct guidance from official university representatives. Visitors had Read more…

We are excited to announce that our team is starting to recruit an intern! 🎉 Our team is looking for a talented and responsible intern who wants to grow with us and take part in exciting projects. We are looking for people who are not afraid of new challenges, willing to work in teams and learn from mistakes. In return, we guarantee excellent working conditions, opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a Read more…

We also presented gifts to the winners of our contest today! It was a real pleasure to see the smiles on their faces and feel their joy. We thank everyone who took part in our contest. We are happy that we were able to please you with our gifts. We will continue to delight you with contests, stay tuned for our updates so you don’t miss the next contest! Thanks again to everyone who participated, Read more…

This program supports international cooperation projects between higher education institutions. Now we are waiting for the results of the competition and wish all participants in the program success in the implementation of projects!

In the training, participants reviewed the basics of strategic planning and evaluation criteria, mastered analysis tools for strategy development, and as a result, developed a strategic development model for their universities. Each participant was awarded a certificate of participation in the 32-hour training. 📃 The organizers of the training were the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. We are deeply grateful to our trainers Zaure Read more…

Today, February 27, 2023, began a three-day training for teams of universities of the Kyrgyz Republic on strategic planning. The purpose of the training is to improve the capacity of HEIs in the design of development strategies and the introduction of effective mechanisms for strategic planning in their management process. The objectives of the training are: 🔹Form an understanding of the role and importance of strategic management and planning in the management system of HEIs, Read more…

Today there is an online meeting on the launch of the Erasmus + CBHE project “Building Educational and Research Capacity in Nutrition Science and Dietetics in Central Asia”. The coordinator of the project is the International School of Medicine and it coordinates the activities of the project, in the implementation of which the Osh State University from Kyrgyzstan and other universities from Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan) and several universities from Europe are also Read more…

The meeting is organized by the Executive Agency for Education, Culture and Audiovisual, Brussels. Objective: To provide project coordinators with essential information on procedures and contractual obligations for the implementation of Erasmus+ projects selected in 2023, fostering effective management and collaboration among participants. The meeting is attended by more than 500 coordinators of the projects that have been selected in 2023. Three projects were selected from the Kyrgyz Republic, of which two are coordinated by Read more…

6 February 2023 – Osh State University, in collaboration with the National Erasmus+ Office in the Kyrgyz Republic, successfully hosted a one-day seminar titled “Entrepreneurship Education: Implementation Strategies and Best Practices.” The event brought together academic staff, programme coordinators, curriculum developers, and university leaders from across the Osh region to explore practical strategies for embedding entrepreneurship into higher education programmes. The seminar was led by Mirlan Chynybaev, Team Leader of the National Team of Higher Read more…

On February 2, 2023 in the Kyrgyz State Technical University was held a kick-off meeting of the project “Development of Financial Autonomy of Kyrgyz Universities” (DEFA) funded by Erasmus+ program. The aim of the meeting is familiarization of the consortium members and partners of the DEFA project with its objectives, tasks and expected results, distribution of responsibilities, discussion and approval of communication plan, work packages of the project. The meeting participants are representatives of the Read more…

Today, the National Erasmus+ Office held a working meeting with the Department of History and Regional Studies of KNU named after J. Balasagyn.

We would like to share with you the news that the 5-day winter school: “How to write and publish an article in a journal indexed in the Scopus database 2023” has successfully ended. The training took place from January 16 to 20, 2023 on the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and with the support of the National Erasmus+ Office, based at the Kyrgyz-Korean Center of Information Access, at Read more…

For its contribution to the development of the higher education system and close cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan was awarded the medal “For Cooperation”. We thank the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and we are glad for further cooperation!

Today, on January 18, 2023 a working seminar on the revision of the Roadmap for the implementation of Presidential Decree № 243 within the joint initiative between the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and the National Erasmus+ Office in the Kyrgyz Republic is taking place. The participants of this seminar are representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, rectors, vice-rectors and teaching staff from five high Read more…

Today, on January 18, 2023 a working seminar on the revision of the road map for the implementation of Presidential Decree № 243 is taking place within the joint initiative between the Ministry of Education and Science of KR and the National Erasmus+ Office in KR. The participants of this seminar are representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, rectors, vice-rectors and teaching staff from five high status universities of Read more…

Our new neighbors are the University of Central Asia. They recently moved into BC “Avangard”, a couple of floors lower. ✨ We were delighted to host the prorector today, as well as his colleagues from the University of Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan. We are happy to be office neighbors now. At the meeting, we talked about the opportunities of Erasmus+ programs and gave a short brief on writing projects.

Today, on January 16, 2023, the Winter School: “How to write and publish an article in a journal indexed in the Scopus database 2023”. The workshop program focuses on the practice of writing a research article, and its subsequent publication in a Scopus-indexed journal. The workshop will provide participants with the key concepts of research methodology, and the basic research process in various areas, including research article structure, research design (experimental and non-experimental), sampling methods, Read more…

Aggregated data indicate that 49,931 mobility periods will be supported by these projects selected in 2022. The projects plan to move students (49%) and staff (51%) in two directions. Two thirds of mobilities will be for incoming students and staff (i.e. to Europe). Outgoing mobility is predominantly for staff, who will make up 68% of outgoing mobility. Note that the ratio of budget to number of mobilities will vary– from project to project and at Read more…

We begin the New Year with a reminder that many Erasmus+ master’s programs are still open for applications. The following programs are already closing in January: 🔷Master in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development (MESD). The program offers an advanced educational program related to membrane science and engineering at the intersection of materials science and chemical engineering and focused on specific application areas: energy, food, bio and health, and water. Key requirements: 🔹Have a bachelor’s degree Read more…

The Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic, in cooperation with the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan, has released a video presentation by Marilyn Josefson, Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic, highlighting the core components of the Erasmus+ Programme. 🎯 Purpose of the Video This video aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the Erasmus+ programme and its diverse opportunities for students, educators, and institutions in Read more…

The Ministry of Education and Science with the support of the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan is planning a winter seminar for 25 scientists from Kyrgyzstan next January. The goal of the seminar is to train 25 scientists to write articles for the Scopus database and Web of Science. Participation in the study is free. Priority will be given to universities with a special status in the selection of those wishing to participate. Scientists from Read more…

On 12 December 2022, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan held a national-level Experience Exchange Meeting on Curriculum Development within Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) projects. The event took place at Issyk-Kul State University in Karakol and brought together 20 key stakeholders from universities, quality assurance bodies, and the Erasmus+ programme. The main objective of the meeting was to promote the exchange of good practices, address common challenges, and identify concrete solutions in Read more…

Today, on December 9, 2022, the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov held a national seminar on modern educational technologies EduTech 2022. The purpose of the seminar was to improve the professional competence of teachers in the implementation of modern educational technologies, as well as to exchange experience in the digitalization of higher educational institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic. Objectives of the workshop: – To present modern educational technologies used in the practice Read more…

On December 1, 2022, the National Erasmus + Office held an information day for students and teachers of the Kyrgyz National University . The aim of the Information Day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country. During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Monnet” for the academic staff and Read more…

Today the international conference “Vector of development of young labor migrants: digital skills and financial literacy” takes place within the framework of the EU project “E-quality”, implemented in partnership with Adam University. Objective: To discuss the development of digital skills and financial literacy among young labor migrants while presenting the outcomes of completed Erasmus+ and Tempus projects, including the pioneering e-courses introduced under the Tempus QAMEL project, fostering dialogue on innovative solutions and future initiatives. Read more…

On December 1, 2022, students of the Kyrgyz National University took part in a guest lecture Educational Opportunities in the European Union. Representatives of the EU in the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan, informed about how you can get an education in Europe. Raimonds Vingris, the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation, wore an orange pin to support the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence campaign. The guest Read more…

On December 27, 2022, the National Erasmus + Office held an information day for students and teachers of the Kyrgyz National University . The aim of the Information Day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country. During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Monnet” for the academic staff and Read more…

The Information Day has been conducted at the Kyrgyz-German Institute of Applied Informatics.   The aim of the Information Day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country.   During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Monnet” for the academic staff.

On 30th of November 2022, the NEO KG hosts the heads of almost all departments of the International Ala-Too University came to the office. The main aim of the meeting is consultation on CBHE project writing. Undoubtedly, the most interesting and at the same time the most complex component of the Erasmus+ program is Capacity building in higher education. The process of preparing project proposals requires a thorough analysis based on the logical-structural matrix. Today Read more…

Undoubtedly, the most interesting and at the same time the most complex component of the Erasmus+ program is Capacity building in higher education. The process of preparing project proposals requires a thorough analysis based on the logical-structural matrix. Today the heads of almost all departments of the International Ala-Too University came to the office for a consultation and discussed promising ideas for projects in the higher education sector – this approach will undoubtedly bring results. Read more…

on November 29, 2022 the staff of Karasayev Bishkek Humanitarian University (BHU) gathered for an informative session on the various components of the Erasmus+ program, which offers exciting opportunities for Kyrgyz higher education institutions (HEIs). The session, led by Gulnara Isayeva, the National Coordinator of the National Erasmus+ Office (NEO) in Kyrgyzstan, aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the program and its potential benefits for Kyrgyz HEIs. During the session, Gulnara Isayeva provided detailed Read more…

On 29 November, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan held an information meeting and presentation on Erasmus+ components for teachers, staff, and students from universities in the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan in Osh. We express our gratitude to the Osh University of Technology for the initiative, organization, and warm welcome!

This means that applicants can start exploring, preparing and applying for programs. The Erasmus+ 2023 competition, includes programs such as: International Credit Mobility (ICM)  Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM)  Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM)  Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)   Jean Monnet Actions (JMA)  1. The Programme Guidehttps://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide 2. Attached is an overview of the international actions. 3. Note too this series of information days on these international actions – more info on the EACEA Read more…

On November 18-19, 2022 the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic together with the National Erasmus Office + held a seminar to discuss the regulatory and legal framework for the reform of higher education institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic, which received a special status in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The decree grants a special status providing for broad organizational, financial and academic autonomy to the Read more…

On November 18-19, 2022 the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic together with the National Erasmus Office + hold a seminar to discuss the regulatory and legal framework for the reform of the status HEIs of the Kyrgyz Republic, which received a special status in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The purpose of the seminar is to develop a road map for the implementation of the Read more…

Today, November 18, the Erasmus+ National Office in Kyrgyzstan held an information meeting and presentation on the Joint Masters Degree Program for students from the University of Central Asia in Naryn. Thank you very much to the University of Central Asia for the initiative and warm welcome!

On 18th of November 2022, Mrs. Sabyrkul Kalygulova, National Higher Education Reform Expert held a seminar titled on “Criteria for determining the quality of a lesson in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Standard of the Kyrgyz Republic” at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov. The workshop touched upon such criteria as: planning and preparing for lessons, creating an environment of respect and mutual understanding, teaching and presenting content, and assessing Read more…

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan took part in the International Education Week, a large-scale educational event organized with the support of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. Over the course of three days, the fair brought together embassies, international education programmes, and institutions to present global academic opportunities to Kyrgyz youth. Each day of the event was held at a different venue across Bishkek, including the Bayalinov Library, Kyrgyz National University named after Read more…

University staff were familiarized with the new procedures and rules for documentation and reporting, which now work only through the platform. Objective: To familiarize participants with the new procedures and rules for documentation and reporting, which are now exclusively managed through the platform, ensuring compliance and effective use of the updated system.

On November 16-17, 2022, experts on the reform of higher education of KR Duishebaeva G.R. and Omurov N.K. held a seminar for faculty and staff of Issyk-Kul State University named after K. Tynystanov on the methodology of identifying labor market needs and current trends in vocational education. Such topics as a methodology for identifying labor market needs, combined research methods, current trends in vocational education, and stages of university development were touched upon.

The guide was announced in September 2020 as part of the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) and its implementation marks a vital step in giving our young people a voice online as they connect with each other and contribute to our dynamic democracy. Increasing digital literacy and combating misinformation in classrooms and schools have never been more important than it is today. Both teachers/teachers and students, regardless of school level or type of school, are Read more…

On November 11, 2022, the National Erasmus + Office held an information day for students and teachers of Kyrgyz National Agrarian University . The purpose of the information day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country. During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Monnet”.

We wish you success in your professional activities, the joy of discovery, fruitful work in a team of like-minded people, good health, vigor, and determination.

Today an introductory meeting was held between Gulnara Isaeva, National Coordinator of Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan and Muratbek Baykhojoev, Vice President for Science and International Relations of IUK, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic and Jenishkul Moldokeeva, Head of International Department at IUK. At the meeting, the structure of the International University of Kyrgyzstan academic consortium was presented and ideas for possible projects under the EU Erasmus+ program were discussed.

On November 09, 2022, the National Erasmus + Office held an information day for students and teachers of ADAM University. The purpose of the information day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country. During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Monnet”.

Suitable for students with a BIOlOGICAL background who want a scholarship to study abroad on a master’s degree. TROPIMUNDO is the first international master’s in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems (2 years, 120 ECTS) that allows students to delve into interconnected ecosystems at risk by spending a full second semester of coursework and field schools in the Amazon rainforest, tropical islands of the Caribbean and Indian Ocean, tropical forests of Central Africa, East African Great Lakes, Read more…

On November 4, 2022, an ERASMUS+ Information Day for faculty and staff was held at GreenLab IKSU (opened as part of the EGEA ERASMUS+ project) at the Issyk-Kul State University named after K.Tynystanov. Specialist of National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan Nurgul Kasenova introduced the conditions and criteria for evaluating the new competition. There were presentations on the following components: ⠀- International credit mobility; ⠀- Capacity building in higher education; ⠀- Jean Monnet. Participants were able Read more…

On November 02, 2022, the National Erasmus + Office held an information day for students and teachers of Kyrgyz State Medicine Academy. The purpose of the information day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country. During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Monnet”.

On November 1, 2022, the National Erasmus + Office held an information day for students and teachers of International School of Medicine. The purpose of the information day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country. During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Monnet”.

On October 28, 2022, the National Erasmus+ Office (NEO) in Kyrgyzstan held an Information Day of the Erasmus+ program for the faculty and students of the Kyrgyz State University. The purpose of the information day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country. During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Read more…

October 26, 2022 the American University of Central Asia hosted a lecture on educational opportunities in the European Union as part of the European Year of Youth. More than 40 students and about 10 professors took part in the event. Cosimo Lamberti Fossati, Program Manager at the EU Delegation, told about EU programs for youth. Gulnara Isaeva, National Coordinator of Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan, in her turn, outlined opportunities of the Erasmus+ program for students and Read more…

On October 25, 2022, the National Erasmus + Office held an information day for students and teachers of Manas University. The purpose of the information day was to provide information about the program and its components in which Kyrgyzstan can take part as a partner country. During the event, NEO staff provided detailed information on the components: “International Credit Mobility”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”, “Jean Monnet”.

On October 24, 2022, the NEO team organized a leadership training for rectors of higher education institutions and experts in higher education reform in the Kyrgyz Republic at the Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabayev. The purpose of the training: an analysis of the key challenges of the 21st century, the formation of leadership skills necessary under conditions of uncertainty, the creation of meaning, and the mobilization of people. The trainer was Eduard Turdaliev, Read more…

On October 21, 2022, the Erasmus+ National Office in Kyrgyzstan participated in Round Table on reform to discuss development issues in teacher education in Osh. There was a discussion on the problems of teacher education development in the Kyrgyz Republic. The discussion was held on the basis of Osh State University, with the participation of experts, and members of the UMO from universities located in the southern regions of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event was Read more…

Dear students! We are pleased to announce that 2 Erasmus+ Joint Master’s degree programs have opened: Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA) and Economic Policy for Global Transition (EPOG+)! The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Program in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA) is a unique program that fully covers all aspects of Big Data Management and Analytics (BD), built on the foundation of Business Intelligence (BI) and complemented by horizontal skills. Deadline for submission: Dec. Read more…

The Erasmus+ team presented about opportunities for teachers, the university, and students through the Erasmus+ program.

On October 18, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan visited Bishkek Humanities University to present the wide range of opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ programme. During the session, the Erasmus+ team provided detailed information on mobility opportunities for university staff, institutional cooperation projects, and admission to Joint Master Degree programmes for students. The presentation highlighted the benefits of international academic collaboration and encouraged both faculty and students to explore the possibilities of participating in Erasmus+. Read more…

On October 14, 2022, the National Erasmus+ Office (NEO) in Kyrgyzstan held an Erasmus+ Information Day for the faculty and students of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov (KSTU). The event was dedicated to the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Erasmus+ program. The purpose of the information day was to provide information about the program and its components, in which Kyrgyzstan can participate as a partner country. During the event, Read more…

On October 13, 2022, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan, in collaboration with teacher training universities, organized a Round Table on the Problems and Prospects for the Development of Teacher Education in the Kyrgyz Republic. The event took place at Kyrgyz State University named after Arabaev and brought together leading stakeholders in higher and teacher education. The Round Table was opened by Rector Aigul Tolokovna, who welcomed participants and emphasized the strategic importance of improving Read more…

1) At the conference “Key skills for a digital future: increasing the capacity of labor migrants of the Kyrgyz Republic. Project organizers – “E-QUALITY” Digital education for social and financial inclusion and gender equality”. During the conference digital tools to improve the key skills of migrant workers were discussed. Representatives of government agencies, professional communities, educational organizations, expert community of Bulgaria and Kyrgyzstan took part.  2) Roundtable to discuss the problems and prospects for the Read more…

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The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan hosted an online event titled “Erasmus+ Kyrgyzstan: Impact and Results”, which brought together more than 100 participants from higher education institutions, civil society, the Ministry of Education and Science, and international partners. The event focused on the outcomes of 14 Erasmus+ Capacity Building projects implemented in Kyrgyzstan between 2015 and 2020. Projects such as TUTORIAL, KYRMEDU, HiEdTec, LMPT, DERECKA, and CACTLE have supported improvements in curriculum development, teaching methods, Read more…

We are pleased to announce that the results of the Erasmus+ competition for the component “Capacity Building in Higher Education” 2022 have been published. Out of the selected projects, higher education institutions in Kyrgyzstan will participate in the following 3 projects: 1) “Strengthening Higher Education in the Water Sector for Climate Resilience and Security in Central Asia” Partner universities: Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Kyrgyz National Agrarian University Read more…

Today, October 5, Erasmus+ National Office in Kyrgyzstan, congratulates all teachers on their professional holiday! Thank you for your role and services in the process of quality education at all levels, as well as for your invaluable contribution to the development of society in Kyrgyzstan. Take up new challenges – conquer new horizons together with us!

🔹More than 800 students and teachers studied in Europe on exchange or mobility. 🔹 More than 86 scholarships were granted to Kyrgyz students to continue their Master’s studies in European universities.

EACEA has published a statistical analysis on Erasmus Mundus, comparing the applications and results of the 2014-2020 period with the first call of the 2021-2027.

At the seminar, national coordinator Gulnara Isayeva made a presentation on “Opportunities for financing international research projects and academic mobility in Kyrgyzstan. Also, the seminar was attended by Vice-Rector of KSTU – Akylbek Chymyrov, David Westenfelder – Permanent Deputy of the German Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, Stefan Heinemann – Officer of the Embassy of Germany in Bishkek, Victor Tsoy – Representative of the Information Center DAAD in Kyrgyzstan, Institute Goethe, Tobias Stuedemann – Director Read more…

📣We continue to actively inform teachers and students in Kyrgyzstan about the Erasmus+ program.🇪🇺 ✅Today we visited the Korean Institute in Central Asia (KICA) – a relatively new university, very happy that they showed independent interest and invited us. Were warmly welcomed and hopefully the number of projects and students will increase this year.🙏 🚩 We would like to remind you of the opportunity to invite us to an information day at your university – Read more…

In anticipation of the upcoming Erasmus+ competition, a meeting was held today with the staff of the Diplomatic Academy of the Foreign Ministry, the University of Genoa, represented by Professor Angela Musayo and the Erasmus+ National Office, represented by the National Coordinator Gulnara Isayeva. At the meeting, they discussed possible ideas for the component “Capacity building in the higher education sector”. The Erasmus+ office advised the meeting participants on the priority areas that are possible Read more…

On September 15, the Erasmus+ team participated in the International Exhibition “Education and Career-EXPO-Bishkek-2022” within the framework of the World Rectors Forum “The role of universities in building a national innovation ecosystem”. Organizers and partners of the exhibition were the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Association of Higher Education Institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic and Bishkek State University named after K.Karasaev. At the exhibition, universities presented bachelor’s, master’s, retraining and advanced Read more…

On September 14, in the state residence “Ala-Archa” the The World Rectors’ Forum on “The role of universities in creating a national innovation ecosystem” took place. The main purpose of the Forum is to increase the effectiveness of scientific and innovation activities of universities, taking into account international best practices. At the forum discussed the strengthening of scientific and technological capacity for the development of scientific and practical recommendations for commercializing the results of intellectual Read more…

On September 7, 2022 the National Erasmus+ Office in the Kyrgyz Republic held an informational presentation on the opportunities of the EU program – Erasmus+ and Marie Curie Skłodowski – for the staff of the Academy of Sciences in the Kyrgyz Republic. The presentation was held at the Central Scientific Library of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. There were 38 participants in the presentation. The Erasmus+ project is a European Union program Read more…

The meeting with those wishing to learn how to get an education in Europe passed in one breath 🔥 Three generations of scholars spoke honestly and openly about all the important points in the Erasmus+ program admission and, of course, shared their inspiration 🌟 to study at prestigious European universities. We would like to thank you all for your participation and interesting questions 💙 We also want to note that the new round of applications Read more…

This is the first time a Jean Monnet program has been won in Kyrgyzstan. Recall that the overall goal of the Jean Monnet program is to promote teaching and research on the European integration process across disciplines. The specific goals of the program are: 🔹Stimulating teaching and research related to the European Union (EU); 🔹Teaching students and young professionals in EU-related disciplines; 🔹Strengthening the dialogue between academia and policy makers. For the OSCE Academy, the Read more…

On 29 August 2022, a round table on the topic “Development of the Research Potential of Kyrgyzstan through PhD Programs” was held at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic named after K. Dikambaev in Bishkek. The event was organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ DERECKA project (The Development of Doctoral Education and Research Capacities of Kyrgyzstani Academia, 609918-EPP-1-2019-1-KG-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP), funded by the European Union. The meeting brought together Read more…

Gulnara will tell you about the Erasmus+ program, including how to participate in the program and what successes the graduates have achieved 🎓 Especially students and teachers of universities 🤩 Date of broadcast: June 22 at 17:00 on @euinkyrgyzstan 📌 Save the date so you don’t lose it, and share the information with your friends. You can ask questions in the comments, we’ll be sure to answer 💯

On 19 July 2022, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan successfully held a regional seminar titled “Advancing STEM Education in Teacher Training Programmes” in the Issyk-Kul region. The event brought together 35 participants, including university faculty, school mentors, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science, and STEM-focused NGOs. The main goal of the seminar was to promote the exchange of innovative practices and teaching tools used in STEM teacher training within the framework of Read more…

Today a meeting was held with the winners of the Erasmus+ program, organized by the National Erasmus+ Office together with the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic. Among the Kyrgyz 🇰🇬 universities, Ala-Too International University and the American University of Central Asia are leading in terms of the number of graduates who received scholarships. Erasmus+ scholarships cover tuition fees, medical insurance, travel to the destination country, and accommodation 🙌 Erasmus+ is a Read more…

14 July, Bishkek – Today, National Office of Erasmus+ together with the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic held a pre-departure orientation meeting with the winners of the Erasmus+ scholarships. To note, ten citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic awarded with the scholarship and will travel to European Union countries to pursue their joint Master’s degree in 2022 within Erasmus+ programme, funded by the European Union. Eduard Auer, Head of European Union Delegation Read more…

To celebrate Europe Day and the 30th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic invites everyone to visit the European Village in Bishkek on 10 May 2022 from 13:00 to 16:00. The European Village is a large-scale cultural event, where the countries of the European Union will be represented and the projects funded by the European Union will share their achievements (including the National Erasmus+ Read more…

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…

The National Higher Education Sector Review 2022 brought together over 40 key stakeholders from government, universities, civil society, and the European Union to assess progress, identify challenges, and chart strategic directions for the future of higher education in Kyrgyzstan. The event was organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan with support from the Ministry of Education and Science and the EU Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic on the basis of  Kyrgyz State Technical University Read more…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

We congratulate all the universities that submitted their project proposals! We wish you successful completion of the competition and obtaining funding to implement the project! We would also like to draw your attention to the Jean Monnet component, as the deadline for this component is March 1, so do apply now!

On 14 February 2022, the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science, held a strategic event to review EU-funded education projects. Over 45 participants — including ministry officials, university leaders, project teams, HERE experts, and Erasmus+ alumni — discussed achievements from more than 10 projects, focusing on teacher training, curriculum reform, and digital innovation. Key recommendations included institutionalizing best practices and strengthening cooperation mechanisms. Participants proposed forming Read more…

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…

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan has released a video interview highlighting the inspiring story of Aysuluu Arstanbaeva, a student from the International University of Ala-Too, who took part in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) programme. The video captures Aysuluu’s semester-long academic exchange at Sapienza University of Rome—one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned universities. Through this experience, she gained not only advanced academic knowledge but also developed cross-cultural competencies and built lasting international Read more…

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…

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…

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…