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Seminar on “Developing entrepreneurial skills: a new challenge for universities“ was conducted at the Diplomatic Academy named after Kazi Dikambaev on 20 September 2018 with the support of the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. Welcoming speech was made by Ms.Guldastan Berdikulova, Project Manager of the National Erasmus+ Ofice in Kyrgyzstan. The aim of this seminar was to discuss challenges of the educational system, best practices of EU universities and best practices in the development and Read more…

On September 20, 2018 monitoring visit on Erasmus+ Project – Central Asian Center for Teaching, Learning and Entrepreneurship (CACTLE) was conducted at International University of Kyrgyzstan. 3 Kyrgyz universities take part in this project: – Kyrgyz State University named after I.Arabaev – International University of Kyrgyzstan – Kyrgyz National University All participants were welcomed by the National Coordinator of the Erasmus + program in Kyrgyzstan, Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, who outlined the goals and objectives of Read more…

On September 19, 2018 monitoring visit on Erasmus+ Project – Professional Bachelor in open and distance learning for the development of sustainable tourism in China, Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan (LMPT) was conducted at ADAM University. 3 Kyrgyz universities take part in this project: – Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics – Kyrgyz Economic University named after Musa Ryskulbekov – Issykkul State University named after K.Tynystanov All participants were welcomed by the National Coordinator of the Erasmus Read more…

Then take opportunities to reach your dream, come to the study fair on October 2, 2018! The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan will share information on possibilities of studying in Europe! Also you will have a chance to meet with the leading universities and business schools of Hungary, Germany, Kazakhstan, Canada, Latvia, Poland, Russia and other countries. We are waiting for you on October 2, 2018, at 14:00 at the Park Hotel, 87 Orozbekova str

Today on September 5, 2018 at 9-00 in the KNU  was held the final meeting within the framework of the Erasmus + CACTLE project, in cooperation with universities, the partners from Austria, Germany, Spain and other Central Asian countries. The meeting was attended by representatives of three partner universities, colleagues from European universities, a representative of the Ministry of Economics, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Social Entrepreneurs. At the meeting, Read more…

The study visit titled on “Learning and teaching: professional development of staff in higher education” took place on 3-4 September 2018 in London, and was hosted by King’s College London and London School of Economics and Political Sciences. The main aim was to look at good practices in professional development of academic staff, including aspects such as programme design, quality assurance and research-based education. The Kyrgyz Republic was presented by 2 members of HERE team: Read more…

On August 28, 2018 monitoring visit on Erasmus+ Project – Investing in Entrepreneurial Universities in Caucasus and Central Asia (EUCA INVEST- 2015-2018) was conducted at  Kyrgyz Economic University named after M.Ryskulbekov. 4 Kyrgyz universities take part in this project: – International University Ala-Too – Issyk-Kul State University – Kyrgyz Economic University – University of Economics and Entrepreneurship All participants were welcomed by the National Coordinator of the Erasmus + program in Kyrgyzstan, Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, Read more…

One of the four international Erasmus+ actions, ICM funds short-term higher education mobility of students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries. The action is decentralised and managed by the National Agencies of the 33 Erasmus+ Programme Countries. For 2015-2017yy, students and teachers from 22 Universities of Kyrgyzstan benefited from 321 mobilites to universities of European countries. At the same time, Kyrgyz  universities hosted 55 students and teachers from the Programme Countries, as Austria,  Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Read more…

In total, 874 eligible applications were submitted by the 8 February 2018 deadline (6% more than in 2017). Of the 179 countries eligible for funding, 135 were included in applications this year (of which 32 of the 33 Programme Countries, and 103 of 146 eligible Partner Countries), covering all world regions. The Evaluation Committee recommended a total of 147 applications for EU funding, of which 133 are Joint Projects and 14 Structural Projects. This represents Read more…

Selection results for Key Action 1 – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees 2018 have been published. List of selected projects

On 30th of June 2018 on the basis of Ololohouse National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with Erasmus Alumni Association conducted pre-departure orientation meeting for students awarded Erasmus+ programme scholarship. National coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme and representative of EU delegation in KR gave an opening welcome speech to the students and congratulated them on being awarded the scholarship and wished success in their studies. Graduates of the Erasmus + program presented their presentations on Read more…

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan organized two day seminar on Analysis of national qualification system in Kyrgyzstan on June 19-20, 2018. The event was attended by approximately 50 representatives of Kyrgyz HEIs. The aim of the event was to obtain detailed information on approaches to formulation descriptors of a national framework of qualifications for all levels and specify approaches to designing of a branch framework of qualifications and formation of occupational standards. Work on Read more…

The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted training on How to write projects on the basis of a logical and structural approach on 6 and 7 June 2018 for the academic staff of the Universities. The training was organized on the basis of the European Commission methodology and logical-structural approach as an instrument for project planning, monitoring and implementation. The training provided information on the requirements of the Erasmus + program, on the project, Read more…

From 5 to 7 June 2018, The National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan participated in the training on Gender and Right Based Approach organized by the EU Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic. The form of the workshop was various and included of presentation of trainers, presentations of participants, work in groups. During the three working day following issues were considered: the concept of gender, the gender perspective in the project and the program cycle, the Read more…

Seminar for demonstration of training modules and programs with the participation of stakeholders of Kyrgyzstan was held in Bishkek on May 31, 2018. The seminar was organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ project Higher Education for Central Asia Food Systems and Standards (HECAFS). The organizers of the event were the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakiv joinly with the Kyrgyz Economic University. During the seminar the working groups presented reports on the activities Read more…

The National Erasmus+ Office, has conducted on May 30, 2018 at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University the monitoring of the Erasmus+ project titled Paving the way to interregional mobility and ensuring relevance, quality and equity of access (PAWER). The main objective of monitoring is to assess the progress and achievements of the project to date. Three Kyrgyz Universities such as Kyrgyz National University, Kyrgyz National Agrarian University and Osh State University are involving in implementation Read more…

The National Erasmus+ Office took part in the a cultural event entitled entitled European Village, which was held on May 26, 2018 in Bishkek. The main aim of the EU Village was to familiarize residents and guests of the capital with the culture, history, traditions and way of life of EU countries. The event was organized by The European Union delegation in the Kyrgyz Republic with the assistance of the Bishkek Mayor’s Office. Within the Read more…

On May 25th 2018, the opening ceremony of the interdepartmental educational biomedical laboratory, established within the Erasmus+ project “Advancing University Education in Biomedical Engineering and Health Management in Kyrgyzstan (KyrMedu)”, was held at the basis of the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy. The biomedical laboratory fitted with modern medical equipment will provide an opportunity for internship, practice and advanced training for students, teachers, researchers and employees of medical institutions, and help drive advances in contribution of Read more…

European Higher Education Area Ministerial Conference and Bologna Policy Forum took place in Paris on May 24-25 2018. The European Higher Education Area includes 48 countries centering on the European region, and stakeholders such as students’ representatives (ESU), the European association of universities, the representatives of higher education institutions, the representatives of teachers and staff, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the representatives of employers. It aims at increasing the mobility of students and Read more…

The International Seminar “Enhancing cooperation in Erasmus+ with programme and partner countries” (Moscow, Russian Federation) was held on May 21-22, 2018 in the Delegation of European Union to Russia. The seminar was attended by the representatives of the EU Delegation to Russia, Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, Universities of Russian Federation, International Erasmus+ contact points in Programme Countries and National Erasmus+ Offices in Partner Countries. There were presented education systems and cooperation opportunities Read more…

National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with the Diplomatic Academy named after Kazi Dikambaev organized TAM training entitled “Role of HEI in supporting staff to enhance learning and teaching in Kyrgyzstan” on the May 14-15, 2018. The workshop focused on models of best practices and role of the Universities in supporting staff to enhance learning and teaching. The workshop was opened by Ms. Chinara Adamkulova, the Rector of the Diplomatic Academy named after Kazi Read more…

On 24th of April 2018 the conference on title “Education for the digital future” took place at the IMPERIAL Congress-hall. The main aim of the conference discussing the challenges to the education system due to the increasing processes of digitalization of production and services, changes in qualifications and employment patterns, as well as changes in the technological processes of education. The welcoming speeches were delivered by Mr. K. Kodjobekov, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Read more…

An International seminar for Higher Education Reform Experts on “Developing entrepreneurial skills: a new challenge for universities“ topic is  held in Montpellier, France, from 19 to 20 April 2018. This HERE study visit was primarily designed to assist HERE partner country universities to improve their ability to provide knowledge-based entrepreneurial skills and opportunities to students and researchers. The seminar focused on research and innovation management, teaching and course design, outreach activities and international collaboration, as Read more…

An International seminar on “European best practices on Major-Minor Educational Programme Development “ topic was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 13 to 14 April 2018. The event was organized by the NEO in Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). The aim of the seminar was to introduce participants with the EU approaches in the development of interdisciplinary study programmes including basic and additional trajectories (Major-Minor). During the 2 days, Read more…

On 13th of April the round table on the topic: “Actual Issues of Higher Education in Biomedical Engineering and Informatics in Health Care in the Kyrgyz Republic” was held in the Erasmus+ «Advancing University Education in Biomedical Engineering and Health Management in Kyrgyzstan” (KyrMEDU) project’s boundaries. It was held on the basis of the KSTU, named after I. Razzakov, and organized by the department of Mechanics and Industrial Engineering of the University. The purpose of Read more…

On 23rd of March, 2018 on the basis of the Kyrgyz National University was held a meeting of representatives of University of Vienna with the Rectors of Kyrgyz National University, Kyrgyz Sate University and International University of Kyrgyzstan. University of Vienna is the coordinator of the Erasmus+ Project “Central Asian Center for Teaching, Learning and Entrepreneurship” – CACTLE, in the implementation of which the Kyrgyz Universities take part. During the meeting Mr. Gerhard Geissler, Mr. Read more…

On March 23, 2018, The National Erasmus+ Office hosted a meeting with representatives of projects selected under III call of Erasmus+ programme – Capacity building in HE, funded by European Comission. The purpose of the meeting was to familiarize with practical issues of project implementation. During the meeting informations on grant agreement management and project financial management were provided.   The meeting was attended by representatives of two projects: 1. Environmental protection in Central Asia: Read more…

On 20th of March 2018 on the basis of the ADAM University the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan held the information meeting for students. The main aim of the event was to enhance familiarity with the information about Erasmus+ programme, its opportunities for individuals. During the meeting 40 students were acquainted with information related to possibilities of obtaining the best academic knowledge in prestigious universities in Europe.

March 16, 2018 The Information session on the program Erasmus + for students was held on the basis of the French Alliance office. Representatives of the Delegation of the European Union to Kyrgyzstan, the Embassy of France to the Kyrgyz Republic and the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan participated on the event. The moderator of the meeting was Ms. Guzel Ishenova, Director of the French Alliance. She acquainted the participants with the program of the Read more…

On March 13, 2018, the National Erasmus + Office took part in the “Week of International Cooperation” organized by the International Relations Department of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin. The aim of the meeting was to acquaintance of students with opportunities for individuals under the EU funded programs “Erasmus+” and “DAAD”. Ms. Guldastan Berdikulova held informative presentations on the opportunities under the Erasmus + program.

On 2nd of March, 2018 the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted monitoring of the ICM projects, implemented by the International Ala-Too University. The main aims of the monitoring were to familiarize with criteria for the selection, to enquire about the recognition of the credits earned by the participant during his/her time abroad and impact of results of mobility on educational and professional growth. According to the selection results of call 2017, 10 projects Read more…

On February 28, 2018, the Information meeting with students and staff was held at the Bishkek Humanitarian University. The aim of the meeting id to acquaintance of students with the opportunities of the Erasmus + program. As part of this event, participants were provided with information on different components of the Erasmus+ Programme, such as “International Credit Mobility”, “Joint Master’s Degrees”, “Capacity Building in Higher Education”. Special attention was paid to the application procedures. The Read more…

Dear colleagues, We are delighted to share with you a new set of ICM guidelines developed by representatives of universities from Morocco, Georgia, Belarus, Israel and Germany, and NEOs from Ukraine and Egypt, at the initiative of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). These excellent guidelines were written by universities, for universities – “from colleagues for colleagues” – and go hand-in-hand with the more formal EAC-produced ICM Handbook. Set of ICM guidelines

On 15th of February 2018 on the basis of Kyrgyz National University named after J/ Balasagyn the information meeting was held. The main aim of this meeting was introducing with individual opportunities of Erasmus+ Programme. The presentation on all components of the Erasmus+ programme, where students can take part, was made by the National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva The programme allows to students from Partner Countries such as Kyrgyzstan Read more…

On 15th of February 2018, on the basis of conference hall of the Ministry of Education and Science, the round table on “Quality assurance of educational programs” under Erasmus + project “European dimension of qualifications for tourism sector” (EurDIQ) was held. Round table aimed for the development of effective interaction in the field of quality assurance of educational programs in higher educational institutions. Representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Read more…

The European Parliament’s Sakharov Fellowship offers up to 14 human rights defenders selected from non-EU countries the opportunity to follow a two week intensive training in Brussels and the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC) in Venice. Under the Sakharov Fellowship training programme human rights defenders will enhance their knowledge of EU and international human rights frameworks, policies and mechanisms and develop capacities to advocate for and effect positive change to protect Read more…

On February 8, 2018 a seminar on “International Mobility programmes for staff members” was held at Ala-Too International University. The seminar was aimed at enlightening academic and administrative staff members of Ala-Too International University about the mobility opportunities and about capacity building of higher education projects under Erasmus+. Administrative personnel, staff from the Faculty of Economics, New Technologies and Humanitarian Sciences attended in this event. Agenda

On the 29-30 January, 2018 the NEO-ICP coordination meeting organized by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency was held in Brussels (Belgium). During this 2 days the detail practical issues related to the implementation of the project, the management of the grant agreement and the financial rules applicable to the CBHE grant was discussed. Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva – National Coordinator and Ms. Guldastan Berdikulova – Project Manager participated in the event.

AUCA students from Master of Arts in Sociology Iuliia Dorofeeva, Aikanysh Imanova and Bolotbek kyzy Gulzada are continuing their study at Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany. Have you ever dreamed about visit a marvelous country of Germany, learn German language and get to travel around Europe? Thanks to Erasmus + exchange program for Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) dreams become true! Starting from September of 2017, three students from AUCA Master of Arts in Sociology program Read more…

Dear friends, We would like to inform you that as part of the Erasmus+ Information Campaign EACEA is organising a web-streamed info session on “How to successfully complete and finalise a project proposal” for the 2018 Call for proposals for Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education. The event is intended for people who are preparing or involved in a project proposal under the 2018 Call for Proposals and might still have questions or Read more…

The European Commission launched a series of public consultations on the priorities that should be reflected in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (post 2020). This consultation includes questions on current performance and future challenges of the Erasmus+ programme. It will help to gather feedback from citizens, organisations, public authorities and other stakeholders on what has worked well in the past and what could be improved in the future. This online consultation is a part of Read more…

Dear colleagues and partners, We are gladly announcing Latvian state scholarships for study and research for the academic year 208/2019 in Latvia. Citizens from 40 countries from Europe, America, Asia and Central Asia are eligible to apply to study or research in Latvian higher education and research institutions. There is a number of higher education programmes available in English as well in Latvian language. All relevant information is available at the State Education Development Agency`s Read more…

National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted the training on the topic: “Writing projects. The Project Management Cycle”, from 11 to 12 January 2018 on the basis of the Osh State University. The main purpose of the training was: Familiarize the participants with the peculiarities of developing project ideas and preparing project proposals for attracting project financing from EU. Familiarization of participants in the training with the features of: – developing project ideas and preparing Read more…

The Higher Education Reform Experts convened its meeting on the 19th of December 2017. The goals of the meeting were sum up the results of 2017, its proposed interventions for the 2018 year , discussion about normative legal actы. The meeting were attended by the National Coordinator of the Erasmus Programme in Kyrgyzstan – Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva and team of Higher Education Reform Experts .

12 December 2017 in order to attract new program participants, the national Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan provided training for International medical School on writing project proposals for Erasmus+. Information on requirements and innovations of the new call, familiarization with national and regional priorities was provided. The event were attended by about 40 participants.

A round table dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Erasmus + was held at KEU on December 5, 2017. The following issues were discussed on the agenda. 1. Erasmus + KA1 and KA2 programs: the successful experience of Kyrgyz universities. 2. Problems and development of internationalization of HEI of Kyrgyzstan. 3. Effective functioning of international departments of HEIs: Experience of KEU and MUK in the framework of the TEMPUS-UNIVIA project “Development and improvement of university Read more…

On December 13, 2017 at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted an Informational meeting with staff of the university. The main aim of the meeting were presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants, about innovations and requirements for applications for the call 2018, which was opened on October 26. The meeting was attended by representatives of all faculties of the KRSU

On 8 December 2017, on the basis of the ADAM University a monitoring of the Erasmus+ project “European Dimension in Qualifications for the Tourist Sector” (EURDIQ) took place. Two Kyrgyz universities take part in this project: the University of ADAM and the Issyk-Kul State University. All participants were greeted by Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva – the National Coordinator of the Erasmus + program in Kyrgyzstan, who voiced the goals and tasks of monitoring, which is assessing Read more…

On 4th of December 2017 on the basis of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin a monitoring of the Tempus project ” Lifelong Language Learning University Centre Network for New Career Opportunities and Personal Development” (UNICO) took place. Welcome speech was made by the assistant to the rector, Mr. E. Garkavets, who noted the project’s contribution to the development of the University as a whole, attracting foreign students, the internationalization of the University, Read more…

December 1, 2017 the monitoring of the project Erasmus+ “International University Cooperation on Land Protection in European-Asiatic Countries (IUCLAND)” was held on the basis of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov. The monitoring visit was conducted by the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. 2 Kyrgyz HEIs such as KSTU ans OshTU involve in this project as a partners. Welcome speech was made by the Rector of Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov, Read more…

December 1, 2017 the Monitoring of the TEMPUS project “Foreign Languages Education for Professional Purposes ” – FLEPP was held. The results of the TEMPUS project “Foreign Languages Education for Professional Purposes ” – FLEPP were presented at the meeting. Main achievement of the project, sustainability, its promising directions in the post-project period as well as the opportunities for further cooperation of Kyrgyz HEIs with European HEIs were reported by project teams from Kyrgyz HEIs. Read more…

On 30th of November 2017 the monitoring of the TEMPUS project “High Objectives of National Organizational Reform” (HONOR) was held. Monitoring on behalf of the E Executive Agency Education, Audiovisual and Culture (EACEA) was conducted by National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. Representatives of Universities-partners from Kyrgyzstan: Issyk-Kul State University. K. Tynystanov Naryn State University. Naamatova, Academy of Management under the President of KR, Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn took part on this event. Read more…

Dear colleagues, From 28 November 2017 until 2 February 2018 the European Commission would like to gather the views of the main users of the common visa policy: individuals, interest groups, advocacy groups, think tanks and professional organisations. The public consultation is available on https://ec.europa.eu/info/consultations/modernising-eus-common-visa-policy_en The aim is to gather the views and concerns of all interested citizens and organisations regarding the process of applying for Schengen visas (up to 90 days). The Commission is Read more…

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted Erasmus+ Information Day on 17 November 2017 at the Osh State University for the representatives of six Higher Education Institutions located in the Southern part of Kyrgyzstan. The event was attended by more than 50 representatives of Osh State University, Osh Technological University, Osh State Pedagogical Institute, Jalal-Abad State University, International University in Jalal-Abad and Batken State University. Information on the programme and its components which are open Read more…

On 16th of November 2017 National coordinator of Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan conducted monitoring of the TEMPUS project “Development and improvement of the University Administration on International Affairs (UNIVIA)” at the Kyrgyz Economic University named after M. Ryskulbekov. The purpose of the monitoring was to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of the project, as well as the positive impact of the project at the individual, institutional and national levels. Project team from International University of Kyrgyzstan Read more…

The Information Day of the Erasmus+ Programme was organized by National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan on 14th of November 2017. This main event took place at the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.Akhunbaev. The aim of the this event was providing information on the Erasmus+ key actions with a focus on requirements, novelties of the call of proposals for 2018, which was launched in October. Detailed presentations were made on each of the four Read more…

13 November 2017 on the basis of Kyrgyz National University, National Cordinator of Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan, Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva carried out monitoring of the Erasmus+ project “Paving the way to interregional mobility and ensuring relevance, quality and equity of access (PAWER)”. The purpose of the monitoring – evaluation of implementation of the project at the moment, information on the results and achievement of goals, as well as to observe if the project has encountered any Read more…

Dear friends, We are very pleased to announce the 2018 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals has now been launched! New Programme guide is available on our website. Deadlines fall in February, and new projects will be selected in June/July. The Call will select new international credit mobility projects which will ultimately move some 35,000 students and staff between Europe and its partner countries. 45 new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (good for some 2,750 scholarships), 150 Read more…

National Team of Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE) met with National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme. The purpose of the meeting was  discussion about  the action plan for the coming year.

Dear all, we have a pleasure to invite you to participate in the annual Information Day, which will take place on 14 November 2017 and will focus on a New Call on all components of the Erasmus+. Erasmus+ is the EU Programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period 2014-2020. This Programme builds on the achievements of more than 25 years of the European programmes in the fields of education, Read more…

2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Erasmus+, one of the EU’s most successful initiatives. Over the last 3 decades, Erasmus+ has offered a generation of over 9 million young people the chance to study, train, teach, volunteer or gain professional experience abroad. Now is the time to celebrate everything we have achieved so far and to work out how we can build on the success and reach of Erasmus+ after 2020. We can only make Read more…

First-hand Erasmus+ Experience Sharing – under this headline was held the event organized within the framework promo-tour of Erasmus Mundus on 7 th of October at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bishkek. This event was organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic, National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan and Erasmus Mundus Association in Kyrgyzstan. The main aim of this event was introducing to  students with individual opportunities of Erasmus+ Programme. More than 150 Read more…

On 7th of October 2017 at 13:00 on the basis of hotel Hyatt Regency Bishkek will be held Interactive presentation in “peers to peers” format as a part of Central Asia EMA Promo Tour 2017. Event is organized by Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association with the support of the EU Delegation to Kyrgyzstan and National Erasmus+ Office. Representatives from EU Delegation will report on EU activities in the education sector of the country and Read more…

The survey, Internationalization at Home: exploring the barriers and impact of interactions between local and mobile students seeks to increase our understanding about the value and impact of mobility programmes. This work is being conducted by the Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Association (ESAA)a> and UZ Bonna>, with the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. ESAA is the umbrella body for all EU funded mobility programmes. National Agencies are crucial partners in this Read more…

Monitoring of ICM Projects at the American University in Central Asia was held by the National Erasmus+ Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan on 5 September 2017. At present time, the University is implementing ICM projects with Tartu Ulikool (Estonia), Philipps Universitaet Marburg (Germany), Obudai Egyetem (Hungary), Mykolo Romerio Universitetas (Lithuania), Vidzemes Augustskola (Latvia), Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (France) and Bergische Universitaet Wuppertal (Germany). The monitoring objective was to assess the implementation of the projects and learn Read more…

Since universities perceive their prestige as closely linked to their master & doctoral programs, the lack of resources and expertise can be covered by the development of an appropriate set of PhD and MSc courses in environmental and occupational health to prepare strongly needed graduates in such disciplines. MSc & PhD programs can strongly benefit from international cooperation and from state-of-the-art teaching technologies. By inititaive of the International school of medicine (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) and the Read more…

National coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan conducted a monitoring of the Erasmus+ Project: «STrengthening Network EdUcaTiOn,Research and Innovation in Environmental HeALth in Asia (TUTORIAL)» in conference hall of the International School of Medicine on 4 September 2017. The objective of the monitoring was to assess the project implementation process at the present time as well as collection of information on project outcomes and achievement of goals. There was a meeting with Mr. Shamil Chyngyshpaev, Read more…

One of the four international Erasmus+ actions, ICM funds short-term higher education mobility of students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries. The action is decentralised and managed by the National Agencies of the 33 Erasmus+ Programme Countries. In 2017, a total of 1,297 eligible applications were received and each application included an average of 5 Partner Countries. Ultimately, 912 projects were selected for funding, bringing the success rate of funded proposals to 70%, up Read more…

In total, 833 proposals were submitted (13% more compared to 2016) within the 2017 Call for Proposals. Of the 180 countries eligible, 128 are present (32 of the 33 Programme Countries, and 96 of the 147 eligible Partner Countries) in the applications and all regions (in terms of financial instruments) are covered. Out of a total number of 833 applications received, 756 were eligible applications and 77 were found to be ineligible (9.2% from the Read more…

Monitoring of the Erasmus+ project   «Advancing University Education in Biomedical Engineering and Health Management in Kyrgyzstan” was held at the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture named after N. Isanov 7 July 2017. The University partners such as West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, Germany, Osh State University, Talas State University, Naryn State University, Kyrgyz State Technological University, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Issyk-Kul State University and Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Read more…

A monitoring of the Erasmus+ project: “Regional goals of administrative development” (ROAD) was held on July 6, 2017 on the basis of the Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaeva. The monitoring was conducted by Ms. Anna Spangemacher, the project manager of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia countries from the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission in Brussels (Belgium) and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of the Erasmus + programme in the Read more…

On July 6 , 2017 On the basis of the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission together with the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan were carrying out monitoring of the Erasmus+ project “Management – Innovation – Development” (MIND). Ms. Anne Spangemacher – Project Manager of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia (EACEA) And Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva – National Coordinator of the Erasmus + programme in Read more…

The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission together with the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan are carrying out the institutional monitoring of TEMPUS and CBHE ERASMUS+ projects, implemented with participation of Issyk-Kul State University on 4-5 July 2017. Ms. Anne Spangemacher – project officer EACEA, Mr. Siarhei Piashkun – international monitoring expert,  Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva – National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan, HERE team representative and Ministry of Education and Read more…

A meeting of representatives of partner universities participating in the Project LMPT “Professional Bachelor in open and distance learning for the development of sustainable tourism in China, Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan” was finished in Lyon, France. The event was held and funded by the Erasmus + program. Kyrgyzstan was represented by delegates from KEU, ISU and Adam / BFEA University. The meeting was attended by the representatives from China and Vietnam Universities as well. The main Read more…

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile application for international students and other participants in academic mobility programs within the framework of the Erasmus + program. Using the application, you can check important nuances of document submission, contact program coordinators. In addition, the application is integrated with the online linguistic support service Lingusitic Support. The application runs on Android and iOS platforms, available on the AppStore and PlayMarket. The app is Read more…

The HERE Seminar on Universities and social engagement took place at the University of Nicosia (Nicosia, Cyprus) on 13-14 June, 2017. The HERE seminar showcased EU and HERE countries and HEI, analyzing the different components of ‘social engagement’ and third mission. This includes issues related to access, catering to minority and marginalised learners, but also how to weave social engagement and responsibility into the curriculum. A special session examined in particular how universities are responding Read more…

On 24th of June 2017 on the basis of Diplomatic Academy named after Kazi Dikambaev National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with Erasmus Alumni Association will conduct pre-departure orientation meeting for students awarded Erasmus+ programme scholarship. Discussion will involve important next steps, how your financial aid will be applied, guidance about health and safety, and details about the approval process for study abroad courses to fulfil major/minor/core requirements. Students who have studied abroad will Read more…

On the basis of the Kyrgyz State University (KSU) named after Arabaev from 19 to 22 June 2017 is holding the regular session on the project «ROAD» (Regional tasks of administrative development). With a welcoming speech and wishes of success in the implementation of the project, the rector of the KSU named after Arabaev Mr.Abdyrakhmanov. T.A and coordinator of the National Erasmus+ Office Ms.Chokusheva G.R addressed to participants. During the session, the assessment of the Read more…

On 6-7th of June 2017 National Erasmus + Office in the Kyrgyz Republic held a seminar on the theme: «The new administrative and management approaches in higher education» for the managers and top managers of higher educational institutions. The main guest mister Livia Matei, professor, doctor, and expert on higher education reform in the European Union, which has experience in the universities of Romania, Hungary and the United States held extensive consultations on the policy Read more…

On June 6, 2017, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Office of the European Union Program Erasmus + in Kyrgyz Republic and the Association of Higher Educational Institutions of Kyrgyz Republic held a round table on the management of higher educational institutions in the context of globalization. The aim of the round table is to attract the attention of the top management of universities to the changing conditions in Read more…

On may 26, 2017, on the base of the University ADAM (former Bishkek Economic and Financial Academy) held project monitoring of Strengthening career centers in Central Asian universities, to stimulate the graduates in high quality employement – UNIWORK Monitoring program of UNIWORK Project impact at Talas State University UNIWORK Project impact at Osh Technical University UNIWORK at OshTU Project impact UNIWORK at University ADAМ

On may 26, 2017, on the base of the University ADAM (former Bishkek Economic and Financial Academy) held monitoring project of « Managment quality application in the systeme of E – Learning in Central Asia ». Recall, the main goal of the project was the introduction of quality management in the DO (e-learning) in universities in Central Asia. In connection with the steady implementation of e-learning methods in the learning process, the increase of competences in information Read more…

On May 12, the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic hosted a reception to celebrate Europe Day. The event was attended by heads of diplomatic missions, members of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and Members of Parliament, representatives of state institutions, international organizations, business associations and non-governmental sector as well as by participants of the EU funded educational and cultural programmes. In his opening speech Head of EU Delegation, Ambassador Cesare Read more…

In the week of 24th April 2017, the members of the ERASMUS+ project “CACTLE” met the 7th time for a training workshop in Fergana. The ERASMUS+ project “CACTLE” is dedicated to implement a Central Asian Centre for Teaching, Learning and Entrepreneurship branded as THE CACTLE. This centre will be founded at 9 universities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. It aims to perfect the teaching skills of university teachers giving the teachers possibilities to strengthen their Read more…

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan organized two day training on mobility issues and organization of student and staff exchange for the representatives of 25 HEIs from across the country at the Kyrgyz State Technical University on 25-26 April 2017. The event was attended by approximately 50 representatives of Kyrgyz HEIs. Training objective was to increase the quality and attractiveness of the mobility at the HEIs in the Kyrgyz Republic as well as information awareness Read more…

Coordinator of the ICM projects at KNAU, Ms. Asel Otorova presented nessary all binding documents for ICM implementation were signed for monitoring the fairness of criteria used and transparency of the selection process of participation in mobilities, to enquire on service provision to ICM participants and recognition of the credits earned by them during the mobility period by KNAU. During the 2015- 2016 timeframe, KNAU implements 3 projects . Within the framework of the projects, Read more…

On 16th of March 2017 at  the conference hall of the KRSU was held the round table  on the topic: “International cooperation as a factor in the development of KRSU.” This event were participated by National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan – Ms. Chokusheva G and  Manager of the DAAD program in Kyrgyzstan – Mr. Tsoy V. and teaching staff of the KRSU also took part. At the end of the event, certificates Read more…

On 23rd of March 2017 on the basis of American University of Central Asia was held conference on the topic “Growth and Development: Starting Point – Children?” The event allowed the participants to discuss the latest tendencies and subjects of interest in the studies related to children’s lives and their development in Kyrgyzstan. One of the expected outcomes of this conference is the establishment of a specific network, which will unite experts from different fields Read more…

The Delegation of the European Parliament led by Ms. Iveta Grigule – Member of Parliament from the Republic of Latvia, Member of the Committee for Foreign Affairs and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva – Erasmus+ programme coordinator in Kyrgyzstan visited the Kyrgyz National University named after J.Balasagyn on 21 February 2017. Ms. Chinara Adamkulova – Rector of the KNU welcomed the European guests. During the meeting the European parliament members met with the students, participated in the Read more…

On 20th of February 2017 at 15:00 took place the Opening Ceremony of Crealab-KEU in framework of Erasmus+ Programme – EUCA-INVEST. The event was participated by Ms. Chokusheva Gulnara – National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan, prof. Paulo Afonso and prof. Fernando Barbosa from university of Minho (Portugal), Ms.Elvira Sagyntai kyzy – Head of the Science and International Relations Department, Ms. Aktalina Torogeldieva – Head of IRO Department of University of Economy and Enterprises, Read more…

The Jean Monnet Actions aim at promoting excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide. These Actions also aim at fostering the dialogue between the academic world and policy-makers, in particular with the aim of enhancing governance of EU policies. European Union studies comprise the study of Europe in its entirety with particular emphasis on the European integration process in both its internal and external aspects. The discipline also covers the Read more…

The 6th workshop and 4th coordination meeting in the framework of the Erasmus+ Project “Implementing a Central Asian Centre for Teaching, Learning and Entrepreneurship” – (CACTLE) started on 4th of February 2017 on the basis of International University of Kyrgyzstan. The event will last until 9th February 2017. There will be held a number of seminars and conducted an activity with the platform of the project within the frames of the event. The event is Read more…

One of the four international Erasmus+ actions, ICM funds short-term higher education mobility of students and staff between Programme and Partner Countries. The action is decentralised and managed by the National Agencies of the 33 Erasmus+ Programme Countries. The total call budget for 2016 amounted to EUR 135.7 million, split into 11 discrete budget envelopes. Compared to the 10 budget envelopes in 2015, there was an additional envelope for African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries (ACP) Read more…

The joint NEO-ICP coordination meeting organized by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency started on 25th of January 2017  in Brussels (Belgium). During this 3-days coordination meeting, the participants will be briefed on the Erasmus+ Programme, and in particular on the results of the 2016 Erasmus+ Calls for Proposals, Project and Contract management.  Last day will be devoted to issues specific to National Erasmus+ Offices.  The National Coordinator of Erasmus+ programme in Kyrgyzstan – Read more…

*Call for application* The main objective of the EPOG Master’s course is to give birth to a new generation of international experts, able to define and assess economic policies and evolve within different political, social and regional contexts. Towards this objective the EPOG Master’s Program goes beyond the reach of standard economic theory to include various heterodox approaches that may have more to say about the challenges facing national policy makers in a globalized context. Read more…

On December 9, 2016 on the basу of ADAM University there has taken place monitoring of the ERASMUS + project European Dimension in Qualifications for the Tourist Sector (EurDiQ) with participation of the National coordinator Erasmus + office, Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, adviser to the Minister of Education and Science of KR, Mrs. Larisa Marchenko, Mr. Gray Patrick David, institutional project coordinator from London-Metropolitan University, national project coordinator, assoc. prof. Sirmbard S.R., the institutional coordinator from Read more…

On 17th of November 2016 on the basis of Kyrgyz State Academy of Law was organized International scientific and practical conference “eLearning: theoretical and practical aspects of quality assurance”. This conference was organized by Kyrgyz State Academy of Law together with Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics (ADAM University). The aims of conference are to presents to academic community and all stakeholders QAMEL TEMPUS project “Introduction of quality management in e-learning at the Central Asian Read more…

Information meeting on the Erasmus+ was held at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University on November 1, 2016. The event were attended by staff and students of KTMU. The main aim of Information meeting was to share information on new program, its elements where Kyrgyzstan can be involved as a partner-country, to explain the requirements of the 3rd Call for Project Proposals which launched in the end of October 2016. Information on International mobility, Joint Masters degrees Read more…