• 02 September 2025
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Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University and SeoulTech at a New Level of Partnership

Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University held a solemn event dedicated to August 30 – Constitution Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan and September 1 – Knowledge Day.

This year, the university began its 89th academic year. In the 2025–2026 academic year, 4,252 students were admitted, showing a record increase compared to previous years.

Of these, 33.3% are holders of state grants. For comparison, in the 2020–2021 academic year, 2,525 students were admitted. Thus, over the past five years, the number of students has increased by 68.4%.

The festive event was attended by a delegation from the university’s strategic partner – Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech, Republic of Korea).

The delegation included Vice President for International Relations Ji Hong Hwan, Professor of the Department of Global IT Convergence Hee Jae Park, and International Relations Manager Sangyoung Hwan.

The purpose of the visit was to strengthen bilateral cooperation, develop joint educational programs, and meet with students enrolled in the double degree program.

In addition, the guests were received by Chair of the Board – Rector Beibitkul Karimova, with whom they discussed further ways to enhance the partnership between the two universities. The parties held negotiations on joint research projects, academic mobility, and innovative programs.

The next stop of the delegation was the solemn AI Generation Welcome Ceremony.

Within the framework of the event, special certificates were awarded to first-year students enrolled in the double degree program.

This program is the result of strategic partnership between the two countries in the field of education. Under the double degree system, students will study the first 2 years at Korkyt Ata University, and the next 2 years at SeoulTech.

Graduates who successfully complete the program will receive diplomas from both universities and gain the opportunity to become internationally recognized qualified specialists.

It should be noted that the cooperation between Korkyt Ata University and SeoulTech is strengthening year by year.

On June 12, 2024, a bilateral agreement was signed. Starting from 2025, training of specialists under the double degree programs “AI Architect” and “Data Management” has begun.
In this academic year, 40 students were admitted to these programs under the state order.

International partnership is a guarantee of quality education and mastering modern technologies. Thanks to bilateral cooperation, students will be able to obtain not only a domestic but also a foreign diploma, making them competitive in the global labor market.

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