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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…

The “Capacity Building for Higher Education Project Representatives Meeting” which was held on 27 and 28th of January and “NEO Coordination Meeting” which was held on 29th of January, in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting were attended by National Coordinators of the National Erasmus+ offices around the world and representatives of universities, which win the projects. From Kyrgyzstan on this meeting took part National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in Kyrgyzstan – Ms. Chokusheva Gulnara, assistant Read more…

January 21, 2016 in Bishkek Financial and Economic Academy was held a roundtable “Development of quality assurance systems and independent accreditation” of international experts. Welcoming speech were made by Ms. Chokusheva Gulnara-National Coordinator of the Erasmus+ in Kyrgyzstan and Ms. Sirmbard Svetlana – Rector of BAFE. During the meeting, participants discussed about standards and procedures for accreditation agencies. independent expert on accreditation, Mr. Oliver Vettori presented its recommendations to improve the standards and procedures for Read more…

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan conducted a seminar on “Institutional Accreditation for Quality Assurance in Higher Education in KR” on 20 January 2016 at the Kyrgyz National University n.a. J.Balasagyn. The event was attended by the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of KR, international organization in the field of education, central and regional higher education institutions. During the seminar there were discussed the following topics such as the main differences between Read more…

We would like to inform you that there have been uploaded on the “Beneficiary space” of the EACEA Erasmus+ website all documents necessary for the management of the first generation of CBHE projects. The list of documents includes: – Programme Guide 2014 – Guidelines for the Use of the Grant – Guidelines for the Capacity Building Partnership Agreement – List of Project Officers at the Agency responsible for the monitoring of the projects Project management Read more…

A list of organisations with PICs validated was published on the EACEA Call related to the Capacity Building in Higher Education. We encourage you to use this information for your future project proposals (see under For reference, clicking on “Annexes” in the left-hand side menu). http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus/funding/capacity-building-in-field-higher-education-eaca042015_en

The Erasmus+ Programme Guide and its corrigendum published on 15 December 2015 are integral parts of the 2016 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals and its revision, published on 22 October 2015. The document is available: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/discover/guide/index_en.htm and at our site Erasmus+ > Programme Guide. Organisations and institutions seeking funding in the framework of this call must comply with the conditions for participation and funding expressed in this Guide. The document provides information on: – the priorities Read more…

On 24 December, 2015 an Information meeting about components of Erasmus+ programme for teachers, students were held on the basis of the Eastern University named after M.Kashgari. A welcoming speech was made by the Rector of the Eastern University, Mr. A Ibraev The main aim of the meeting was presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants. During this meeting participants discussed application procedure for scholarships within calls, discussing project ideas and possibilities for Read more…

International Department of Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University jointly with the National Erasmus + Office in Kyrgyzstan organized the Information meeting on the components of the program of the European Union – Erasmus + Target audience: faculty, staff, students, masters of KRSU. The purpose of the meeting was to presented for participants components of Erasmus+ Programme, familiarization with the filing procedure for scholarships within thenew calls, clarifying the conditions of competition. Informative presentations about Erasmus+ components such Read more…

Information meeting for Erasmus+ Components was organized specifically for students and graduates of BSU and was held at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University on December 16, 2015. The main aim of the meeting was presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants. During this meeting participants discussed application procedure for scholarships within calls, discussing project ideas and possibilities for further cooperation. Informative presentations about Erasmus+ components such as the International Mobility, Joint Masters programs Read more…

We are glad to announce that we are organising a chat “Erasmus+ in the World’ on December 15 (Tuesday) at 3.00pm CET on Erasmus+ Facebook page. The chat will last for one hour during which the panel of experts will be replying to your questions regarding the Erasmus+ possibilities worldwide. If you want to promote it on your channels please find attached a visual. The link to the chat: _https://www.facebook.com/events/714911161972846/_ Erasmus+ Facebook page _https://www.facebook.com/EUErasmusPlusProgramme/_

Information meeting for Erasmus+ Components was organized specifically for students and graduates of BSU and was held at the Bishkek State University on November 26, 2015. The main aim of the meeting was presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants. During this meeting participants discussed application procedure for scholarships within calls, discussing project ideas and possibilities for further cooperation. Informative presentations about Erasmus+ components such as the International Mobility, Joint Masters programs and Read more…

Information meeting about components of Erasmus+ Programme took place in the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I. Ahunbaeva on November 25, 2015. Participants were students, staff of KSMA The main aim of the meeting was presentation of the components of Erasmus+ Programme to participants. During this meeting participants discussed application procedure for scholarships within calls, discussing project ideas and possibilities for further cooperation. Informative presentations about Erasmus+ programme were presented by Ms. G. Chokusheva, Read more…

Dear Friends, We would like to inform you that we updated the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) regarding the component of Erasmus+ Programme – International Credit Mobility. The updated FAQs can be found for your information on section: For Universities – > FAQs

Information day of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan for higher education institutions of southern regions of Kyrgyzstan was held on 19th of November 2015 on the basis of Osh Technological University named after M.Adyshev. The aim of this event was to inform HEIs about aims and objectives of Erasmus+ Programme,   giving  information about components of Erasmus+  Programme  Programme  such as  International Credit Mobility, Joint Master Degrees,  Capacity building for higher education, , new Call for Proposals, Read more…

The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan organized a National Workshop on National Qualifications Framework Development at the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn on 17 November 2015. Mr. Dogdurbek Chontoev – Head of the Professional Education Department of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (ME&S KR) opened the event and informed that the documents on introduction of the NQF are brought up for the discussion for further adoption at the Read more…

Dear friends, We would like to inform you that we published a factsheet on the Central Asia’s participation in the International Credit Mobility action, with preliminary results from the first round of applications of the 2015 Call. We hope you’ll find this factsheet useful. Central Asia ICM 2015 Factsheet >>>

A monitoring of the Tempus Project “Reseau Professionnel de Masters “Informatique Seconde Competence” – (PROMIS)” was conducted by Programme manager A4 EACEA Ms. Roisin McCabe and National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva. at the Kyrgyz State Technical University on 6th of November 2015. The monitoring was attended by teachers involved in the project activities, students  and  administrative staff of the project. According to the monitoring program participants presented their progress reports on Read more…

Information Day of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan has taken place on 5 November 2015 on the basis and with support of the Kyrgyz State Technical University. The aim of the information day was to inform about Erasmus+ Programme (goals and objectives of the programme, results of the first call), new Call for Proposals, structure of application form and evaluation criteria of the project proposals, novelties, submission procedure and selection, financial and technical issues of the Read more…

On 4th of November 2015 a monitoring of the Foreign Languages Education for Professional Purposes (FLEPP) was held on the basis of Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin. This monitoring was carry out by Programme manager A4 EACEA Ms. Roisin McCabe and National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva. The meeting was attended by the representatives of university-members of the Kyrgyz project consortium such as International University of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Read more…

On 4th of November 2015 a monitoring of the Lifelong Language Learning University Centre Network for New Career Opportunities and Personal Development  (UNICO) was held on the basis of Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University named after B. Yeltsin. This monitoring was carry out by Programme manager A4 EACEA Ms. Roisin McCabe and National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva. Welcoming speech were made by vice-rector of KRSU professor Lelevkin V. and associate professor O.Shubina. During Read more…

The call for students for Erasmus+ programme has been open today. This call for proposals covers the following actions of the Erasmus+ programme. Key Action 1 (KA1) — Learning mobility of individuals: — Mobility of individuals in the field of education, training and youth, — Erasmus Mundus joint master degrees, Key Action 2 (KA2) — Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices: — Strategic partnerships in the field of education, training and youth, Read more…

Dear Friends, The National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan invites you to participate in the Information Day of the new EU programme in the fields of education, training, youth and sport, Erasmus+. The aim of   Information Day is to present information on new program, its components where the Kyrgyzstan can participate as the partner-country, to present the program components on higher Education support, to explain the requirements of the 1srt call which will  be launched till Read more…

From 12th to 15th of October 2015 on the basis of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I.Razzakov will be held a coordination meeting within the framework of the TEMPUS project – «Professional Master’s Degree in computer science as a second competence in Central Asia» (PROMIS). The meeting will be attended by the coordinator of the program – Jean Michel Adam, Grenoble, France; representatives from the European partner universities, representatives from the partner universities Read more…

Dear friends, DG EAC is organising a new online chat focusing on the international dimension of Erasmus+ Programme on 25th of November, from 14:00 to 15:00 (Brussels time) on following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/873903329300968/?ref=5 Please note that questions can be submitted in advance using #ErasmusPlusChat

We would like to inform you that 116 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees are now inviting applications for scholarships for programmes starting in September 2015. Students wishing to apply should check out the list of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees, and visit a master programme’s website for more information on its application requirements and timing. There are also 29 Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates inviting applications from doctoral candidates to start a programme during the academic year 2015-2016. Again, candidates Read more…

The joint NEO-ICP coordination meeting organized by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency started on 7 October 2015 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 2015 Erasmus+ Calls for Proposals as well as on the next calls relevant to the international dimension of Higher Education (i.e. Credit Mobility, Degree Mobility, Jean Monnet and Capacity Building in Read more…

Teaching of three pilot groups has come to an end at the KRSU UNICO Center of the Tempus project “Lifelong Language Learning University Centre Network for New Career Opportunities and Personal Development”. 29 course participants have got first certificates. The aim of the course was to teach academics from the Medical faculty English for Specific Purposes for them to deliver lectures to foreign medical students. The teachers of the UNICO Center analyzed, picked up and Read more…

The European Commission developed new rules on visual identity for on-going Tempus IV projects. New Tempus logo should be used in promotional material, publicity actions, publications, as well as on the project website. The materials in archive are available here >>>

A final conference of the Tempus Project QUADRIGA – Qualification frameworks in Central Asia: Bologna -based principles and regional coordination is taking place at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Project is coordinated by the University of Koblenz -Landau (Germany). The Conference is being attended by the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of the KR, Ministry of Labour, Youth and Migration of the KR, HEIs, Agency for Read more…

We would like to draw your attention on a study recently published by the European University Association (EUA) on “Designing strategies for efficient funding of universities in Europe”. It is an interesting document which may interest staff of the ministries and universities. The online version you can downloaded at following link: http://www.eua.be/Libraries/publications-homepage-list/designing-strategies-for-efficient-funding-of-universities-in-europe. Offline version is available in the section of our website: For Universities -> Publications

On September 25, 2015 the Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics held the first national forum on youth employment and entrepreneurship development in Kyrgyzstan. “The development of professional and intellectual career of youth in modern conditions”in the framework of the European TEMPUS UNIWORK project “Strengthening Career Centres in Central Asia Higher Education Institutions to empower graduates in obtaining and creating quality employment”. Representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ministry Read more…

On the 24th and 25th of September 2015 on basis of the conference hall of the Plaza hotel, International School of Medicine conducted the International conference “Central Asian Network for Education, Research and Innovation in Environmental Health” within the CANERIEH project of the TEMPUS programme. . Main objectives of the project were the increase of innovative potential of teachers of six Central Asian medical universities, two scientific institutes and two NGO in their scientific and pedagogical activity, Read more…

On 18th of September 2015 on the basis of Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn was held seminar on the European research program “Marie Curie” and “Jean Monnet”. During this seminar Mrs. G. Chokusheva – National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan made presentation about rules and application submitted procedures for funding under the above-mentioned components. The event was held with the active participation of deans and heads of departments of natural science faculties Read more…

On the 14th and 15th of September 2015 on basis of the Academy of the State Administration under the President of Kyrgyz Republic a series of seminars and training were held within the “Honor” pproject of the TEMPUS program funded by the European Union and aimed at modernization of higher education. During these two days a number of training were held, such as “Anti-corruption drive”, “Human Resource Management”; in addition there was held a consultative Read more…

On 10-11 September 2015 an International Conference “Innovation potentials of eLearning for higher education” was held in the framework of the European Union programme “TEMPUS” project «Introduction of Quality Management in e-learning at the Central Asian universities (QAMEL) » with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science, Kyrgyz Association of Distance Education and Bishkek Academy of Finance and Economics. The conference was attended by experts related to eLearning, from all regions of the Read more…

On 7-8 September 2015, Issykkul State University named after K.Tynystanov will provide Coordination meeting of the consortium in the framework of the EU TEMPUS Project QAMEL «Introduction Of Quality Management In E-Learning At The Central Asian Universities» Coordinator of the project is University of Applied Science, Bielefeld, Germany. Consortium of project represents by the high education institutions from Germany, France, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. As goals of the Coordination meeting were pointed discussions of Read more…

On 2th of September 2015 on the basis of the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn was meeting of the Higher Education Reform Experts Team with the National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan – Mrs. G. Chokusheva. The meeting focused on the development of the work plan of HERE team for 2016-2017 and evaluation of HERE team in 2015. In 2015, the team has developed draft regulations for the implementation of an independent Read more…

A monitoring of the Tempus Project “Development and improvement of the University Administration on International Affairs – (UNIVIA)” was conducted by Ms. Gulnara Chokusheva, National Coordinator of Erasmus+ Programme in Kyrgyzstan at the Kyrgyz Economic University on 27th of August 2015. The purpose of the UNIVIA is to establish a special mechanism based on the European as well as own education traditions which can help the partner Universities to make the IRO mission and tasks Read more…

The detailed statistics on selection results of the first Erasmus+ «Capacity-Building in Higher Education Call for Proposals 2015 – EAC/A04/2015»: Statistics applications received (Programme Countries) >>> Statistics applications received (Partner Countries) >>> Statistics accepted projects (Programme Countries) >>> Statistics accepted projects (Partner Countries) >>>

According to a preliminary analysis of the results of the projects, subbmited under Component 1 of Erasmus+ Programme – Internartional Credit Mobility, Kyrgyzstan will receive funding for 90 mobilities, including 73 incoming moblities and 17 ougoing mobilities. 34 mobilities for different level of students and 56 staff mobilities. Outgoing mobilities will be organized in HEIs of Germany, Slovenia, Romania, Italy, Hungary and Austria. Details of the mobility

Within of the Call on Erasmus+ component “Capacity building in Higher Education”, with the participation of universities of Kyrgyzstan were submitted 25 project proposals. Six project proposals will receive funding. One of the six project is national (recipient country – only Kyrgyzstan), other projects are multicounty (with the participation of two or more countries – recipients). Among the partners in the projects with the participation of universities in Kyrgyzstan, in addition to the usual partnerships Read more…