📘 Department of International Relations and Academic Mobility coordinates and develops the international partnerships of the Central Asian Innovative University. The main goal of the department is to expand academic cooperation, implement student and faculty mobility programs, and strengthen the university’s integration into the global educational space.
The department is headed by Candidate of Economic Sciences Rizakhodzhaev Abdumannap Abdumazhipovich, who actively works on establishing and developing partnerships with leading universities and research institutions both in neighboring countries and abroad.
As of today, the university has signed over 30 international cooperation agreements and more than 30 partnership contracts with organizations across Kazakhstan.
🌍 International Cooperation
The university actively collaborates with higher education and research institutions in Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Poland.
Key partners include:
- Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin (Russia) — cooperation agreement (2021–2026);
- International University of Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek) — cooperation agreement (2022–2027);
- Azerbaijan Technological University (Baku) — cooperation agreement (2022–2027);
- Katowice Business University (Poland) — cooperation agreement (2023–2028);
- Ankara University (Turkey) — cooperation agreement (2023–2027);
- Saint Petersburg State University (Russia) — cooperation agreement (2024–2029)
🇰🇿 Cooperation within the Republic of Kazakhstan
The department also develops partnerships with Kazakhstani universities, government agencies, and private organizations.
Among them:
- M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University (agreement 2021–2026);
- Shymkent University (agreement 2021–2026, memorandum 2022–2027);
- International Taraz Innovative Institute (agreement 2022–2027);
- Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Shymkent City (agreement 2022–2027);
- Research Institute of Natural and Technical Sciences (agreement 2023–2028);
- Tourist Information Center “Visit Shymkent” of the Department of Tourism, External Relations, and Creative Industries of Shymkent City (memorandum 2024–2029);
- LLP “BAL TEXTILE” (memorandum 2024–2029)
🎯 Main Activities of the Department
- Organization of international projects and exchange programs;
- Signing and administration of cooperation agreements;
- Development of joint and double-degree programs;
- Participation in international conferences and forums;
- Promotion of the university’s international image and reputation.
