On October 21, 2026, the Rector of Zhusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, Professor Dogdurbek Chontoev, met with foreign students who arrived to study at KNU under the academic mobility program.
During the meeting, the Rector noted that welcoming talented and active youth from different countries around the world is a great honor for the National University. He added that the desire of foreign students to come to Kyrgyzstan to pursue an education and overcome cultural and language barriers deserves immense respect.
«At our university, you will receive a quality education and learn critical thinking, teamwork in international settings, and how to solve complex issues. Teachers, curators, and classmates are always ready to help you. Do not hesitate to ask questions; take an active part in academic and research activities, creative clubs, sports sections, and the public life of the university. Use this time not only to gain knowledge, but also to explore our country, its traditions, and its people, as well as to share a part of your own culture with us. The diversity of our student community is our shared wealth. May the time you spend at our university be one of the happiest and most productive periods of your lives, building a solid foundation for your future professional paths,» said the Rector of KNU.
The foreign students were also greeted with warm wishes by representatives of the Embassies of China and Japan accredited in Kyrgyzstan, Director of the KNU Department of International Cooperation and Relations Baktybek Keldibekov, Dean of the Faculty of Russian and Slavic Philology Nuraiym Sardarbek kyzy, and Director of the Kyrgyz-Chinese Research Institute Sofya Apaeva.
It is worth noting that Kyrgyz National University is successfully implementing the academic mobility program. Currently, the following foreign students are studying here:
- Shanxi Agricultural University (PRC): 6 students
- Xi’an University of Politics and Law (PRC): 6 students
- Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Japan): 3 students
- University of Tsukuba (Japan): 1 student
- Keimyung University (South Korea): 1 student
They will study at KNU for one full year.
