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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…

National Office of Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan hold an information meeting for students of American University in Central Asia on November 2, 2016. The informative presentations on the program components were submitted by the National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Chokusheva G.R. and program assistant Ms. Imashova A.A. Presentations are available in the Presentations section.

26 -27 of October 2016 in the framework of the TEMPUS UNIWORK project “Strengthening Career Centres in Central Asia Higher Education Institutions to empower graduates in obtaining and creating quality employment”, Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics (ADAM University) holds International Conference “Bridging the gap between universities and the labour market to improve graduates’ employability”.  The aim of the Conference is to provide an academic public, business communities and Government authorities the main results of the Read more…

In 2016 a total of 1,163 eligible applications were received, up from 1,088 under the first round of the 2015 call. Onaverage, eachproposal included 5-6 Partner Countries. Ultimately 670 projects were selected for funding; bringing the success rate of funded proposals to 58%, up from 53% after the first round of the 2015 Call. Aggregated first round data indicates that 33,750 mobile participants will be funded, an increase of more than 30% compared to the Read more…

Dear friends, We are happy to announce that Erasmus+ offers opportunities for higher education mobility and cooperation projects with European partners. A Call for Proposals has now been launched with deadlines in February 2017. Interested in taking part as an institution? More details here: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/organisations_en Are you a student or staff member looking for Erasmus+ scholarship opportunities to come to Europe? More about: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/individuals_en Europe offers a whole range of higher education study and scholarship opportunities. Find out Read more…

The Information Day of “Erasmus +”, organized by the National Agency Erasmus + Bildungs (OeAD-GmbH), The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) took place on 18-19 October 2016, Graz (Austria). Several Erasmus + programs presented and examples of good practice from projects shared by successful applicants within the scope of this two-day event, in which international cooperation opportunities were at the center. In addition, there was a room for networking with representatives of national Read more…

Information Day of the ERAMUS+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan has taken place on 17 October 2016 on the basis and with support of the American University in Central Asia. The aim of   Information Day 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 will be launched in the end of October 2016. Information on International mobility, Read more…

On 7th of October, 2016 the International Relations and Innovations Department of Kyrgyz Economic University organised and hosted the roundtable meeting named “The improvement of the university’s international affairs – KEU experience within the Project UNIVIA”. The aim of roundtable meeting was exchange of experiences with IRO staff of local universities in Kyrgyzstan within the TEMPUS project on “Development and improvement of university administration on international affairs» (UNIVIA). The IRID of KEU shared with the Read more…

HERE Seminar devoted to the National Qualifications Framework was held on 19-20 September 2016 at the Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw (Poland). Purpose of the event was to provide information on National qualifications framework, how they function, their advantages (transparency, recognition, access, tool for systematic enhancement of education systems and programmes). The participants had an opportunity to get acquainted with the European QF landscape. At the event Kyrgyzstan was represented by the Team of Experts Read more…

On 14th of September 2016 on the basis of Kyrgyz National University National coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan conducted monitoring of the project MIND, implemented in the framework of Erasmus + Programme. Coordinators from Kyrgyz Partner Universities, members of the working group took part on the monitoring. Agenda >>>

Оn 13-14th of September 2016 on the basis of Office of EdNet Accreditation Agency with supporting of National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan was held Seminar on “Developing competency based curriculum and assessment strategies to enhance teaching and learning in Higher Education” The main speaker was EU expert – Mehmet Karamanoglu, Professor of the University of Middlesex (UK) . The seminar was attended by representatives of the Kyrgyz universities. Agenda >>>

On 8thDecember 2016 at the ADAM University/Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics was organized seminar on the topic “Promoting quality assurance: self-assessment as a tool for the efficient development of higher educational institution“in the framework of  the ERASMUS + project European Dimension in Qualifications for the Tourist Sector (EurDiQ). The wider objective of seminar  is information exchange between participants on topical issues of development  quality assurance of education and a role of self-assessment, discussion of Read more…

A coordination meeting of the CACTLE project implemented within the framework of Erasmus+ was held on the base of the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, from 12th till 18th of September 2016. Welcoming speech were made by the the Rector of the KNU – Ms. Ch.Adamkulova and National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan- Ms. G. Chokusheva. The working meeting were attended by European partners such as Joseph Aff, Christa Baldioli, Donisi Read more…

With the joint organization of the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan and Alumni Association (EMA) were organized Pre-departure orientation meeting for Erasmus Mundus Master’s and PhD Students. This event took place on the basis of Kyrgyz National University on September 9, 2016 at 14 pm. The purpose of the event was to learn about expectations and to provide with informational support in the course of preparing. Former Erasmus Mundus students shared with their experience of Read more…

With support of the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan was held a two-day seminar “Introduction and development of double diploma in Kyrgyzstan”, which took place on the basis of Kyrgyz National University named after J.Balasagyn on 6-7th of September 2016. For the conduction of the seminar NEO in Kyrgyzstan invited an European expert – Francesco Girotti. The seminar was attended by representatives of 10 universities of Kyrgyzstan. Programme of the seminar >>> Designing an integrated Read more…

National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan is pleased to announce the results under 2 Actions of the Erasmus+ Programme on component “Capacity Building in the Field of Higher Education” in 2016! 5 projects with involvement of Kyrgyz higher education institutions were selected for funding. In total 32 proposals were submitted, out of them in 3 projects Kyrgyz university offered in role as project coordinator. We congratulate all universities who won grants and welcome new participants of Read more…

We are very pleased to announce about selection results of the second call of Erasmus+ program on component “International credit mobility”. From Central Asian countries 96 programs were selected from 226 submitted project proposals. From Kyrgyzstan 61 proposal were submitted and selected – 21, it is 34% success rate. As part of the submitted projects will be funded 195 mobilities, 136 outgoing mobilities and 59 incoming mobilities. The total budget of the selected projects amount Read more…

Dear collegues, We are very pleased to announce that The Executive Agency has published the results of the 2016 selection of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees. 27 new master programmes have been selected from 92 proposals submitted. Together these consortia comprise 153 full partner institutions and 192 associate partners. Associate partners often provide teaching staff, placement opportunities or thesis supervision without playing a full degree-awarding role in the programme. We sincere congratulations to International Atatürk-Alatoo Read more…

was held at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic on July 6, 2016, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The event was opened by the welcoming speech of Mr. NurmamatEsenkulov- Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education and Science of KR and moderated by Ms. Svetlana Sirmbard – Higher education reform expert of KR. The round table was attended by the representatives of the ministries and agencies of KR, international organisations, members of public council Read more…

Dear friends, With funds left over from the first round of applications for international credit mobility*, 8 National Agencies* have chosen to open a second round of applications for *Central Asia* under the 2016 call for International Credit Mobility. The total available budget is 500,000 Euro, which will fund approximately *125* additional mobilities to and from Central Asian countries. Dealine of the second round of applications is: 15th of September 2016 at 12:00 noon (Brussels Read more…

Information Seminar about Erasmus+ components was conducted by National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan on 6th of June 2016 for teaching and administrative staff of Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev. Objectives of the meeting were as follows: introduction with the new programme – Erasmus+, discussion of the project ideas and possibilities for future cooperation. There was provided information about the actions of the Erasmus+ Programme such as: International Credit Mobility, Capacity Building in field Read more…

On May 30 and 31, 2016, At the International University of Kyrgyzstan took place a seminar “Development and management of PhD programmes in Kyrgyzstan”. The seminar was organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. The conference was attended by representatives of Ministry of Education and Science and by Kyrgyz Universities and experts from EU. The main speaker was EU expert – Mr. Liviu Matei. The main goals of the event were Introduction to the Read more…

May 25, 2016 in Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics was held a project monitoring UNIWORK “Strengthening Career Centres in Central Asia Higher Education Institutions to empower graduates in obtaining and creating quality employment”with representative of the EACEA, Ms. Anne SPANGEMACHER and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of ERASMUS+ Office in Kyrgyzstan. The project monitoring attended the working groups of the Universities of Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics, Talas State University, Osh Technological Read more…

On May 24, 2016, at the Kyrgyz Economic University in the framework of TEMPUS Project “Development and improvement of the University Administration on International Affairs” (UNIVIA) Ms. Anna Spangemacher, Program Manager of the European Executive Agency in Central Asia and Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of the Erasmus + in Kyrgyzstan held a meeting with academic and administrative staff of the project of two universities as KEU and IUK. The aim of the visit was Read more…

On May 23, 2016 on the basis of KSUCTA named afterN.Isanov a monitoring of the Erasmus+ project “Advancing University Education in Biomedical Engineering and Health Management in Kyrgyzstan (KyrMedu)” took place. The purpose of the monitoring is to learn the results of the work done, identifysuccessful project implementation and/or deviations and to provide support in resolving open issues. Monitoring was conducted by Mrs. AnnaSpangemacher, Program Manager for Central Asia of the EACEA Brussels (Belgium) and Read more…

International seminar “Enhancing cooperation in Erasmus+ with programme and partner countries” was held on May 12-13, 2016 in Moscow, Russia. More than 120 people attended the event including the representatives of the EU delegation to Russia, Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, International education programs, International contact points and National Erasmus Plus offices, Russian higher education institutions participated in the seminar. There were presented education systems and cooperation opportunities within the Erasmus+ of such Read more…

The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency organised on 10 May 2016 a special meeting to discuss the development of the HERE activities. This meeting was attended by the chairs of the HERE groups and representatives of the National Erasmus+ Offices in the Partner Countries. The aim of the meeting was to reflect on the first year of HERE activities under Erasmus+ (2015) and to collect suggestions for the development of the activities in the Read more…

On 13th of May 2016 National Erasmus + Office participated in the exhibition, dedicated to the celebration of Europe Day together with selected projects funded by the European Union. State reception was attended by partners from government agencies of Kyrgyzstan, civil society and international organizations. Head of the EU Delegation, Ambassador Cesare De Montis noted the importance and close collaboration that have developed since 1991 the European Union and Kyrgyzstan. He highlighted some of the Read more…

Workshop on Development of independent accreditation of education activity in the Kyrgyz Republic was conducted for the members of the National Accreditation Council on 26 April 2016 at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Higher Education Reforming Expert – Ms. Svetlana Sirmbard made presentations on such topics as main models of the independent accreditation, role and functions of the accreditation agencies, arrangements of accreditation of education organizations and programmes, approaches Read more…

The EU Special Representative to Central Asia, Peter Burian visited the Kyrgyz National University on April 19, to address students and faculty on EU-Kyrgyzstan relations. The audience learnt about the ongoing relations and perspectives for the years to come. The visit of the EU Special Representative to Central Asia was an opportunity to see a progress of the EU-funded initiatives in the KNU such as the European Documentation Centre, Kyrgyz-European Faculty, implementation of other Tempus Read more…

Joint programmes and joint degrees are increasingly seen as a strategic means to internationalise higher education institutions, as they offer not only unique mobility opportunities to students, but also to teaching and administrative staff, contribute to improving and internationalising curricula, and also consolidating strategic partnerships and enhancing the institutions’ international connectivity.. Though they can take many formats, they usually require considerable resources in their conception and management, and are subject to a number of challenges Read more…

On 30 March, 2016 on the basis of the Kyrgyz National University anmed after J. Balasagyn was held monitoring of the Tempus project “Institute for Strategic Management of Universities» (ISMU). Progress reports were made by the coordinators of the KNU, Adamkulova CH and AUPKR Davletova A. This project began in 2011 under Tempus IV. The purpose of the project is to improve the institutions of higher education governance and management through the provision of highly Read more…

On 16th and 17th of March on the basis of the Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transportation and Architecture took place kick-off meeting of the Erasmus+ project  “Advancing University Education in Biomedical Engineering and Health Management in Kyrgyzstan” – (KyrMedu). Aim of the project: -Improve the quality and strengthen the role of Kyrgyzstan’s HEIs in society at large by establishing healthcare-related study programmes (healthcare informatics/economics and biomedical engineering) in order to target needs of lab Read more…

On 17th -18th of March 2016 within the frame of Erasmus+ Project on Investing in Entrepreneurial Universities in Caucasus and Central Asia (EUCA INVEST- 2015-2018) funded by the European Union, the Kyrgyz Economic University will host a kick-off meeting. The general objective of EUCA-INVEST is to enhance entrepreneurial culture and creativity within HE in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan and to strengthen the role of HEIs as an active stakeholder that contributes to the socio-economic development of Read more…

On 18 of February, 2016 on the basis of Kyrgyz National University named after J.Balasagyn was held meeting with representatives of 6 winning projects within last call of Erasmus+ programme – Capacity building in HE, funded by European Comission. Delegations from Kyrgyz universities were welcomed by the Rector of KNU – Ms. Adamkulova Ch. The main aim of this meeting was to introduce with a new procedures of Erasmus+ grants management, project, Contractual and financial Managements Read more…