On January 24, 2025 the Rector of KNU, Professor Dogdurbek Chontoev, together with the university delegation, visited the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow. As part of the visit, a meeting with the Rector of HSE Nikita Anisimov took place, as well as a warm conversation with Kyrgyz students studying at HSE.
Main topics of discussion were:
- Academic mobility. In the fall semester of 2024, 12 KNU students successfully completed their studies at HSE, and currently 9 students continue their studies as part of academic mobility. The Rector of KNU met with the students, learned about their successes, discussed their impressions of their studies and expressed support in achieving their educational goals.
- Joint educational programs. During the meeting with the administration of HSE, the prospects for launching double degree programs and network educational initiatives were discussed.
- Innovations in education. The parties emphasized the importance of introducing digital technologies and modern pedagogical approaches.
- Scientific cooperation. Plans were outlined for the implementation of joint scientific projects with the participation of teachers and students of the two universities.
Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Nikita Anisimov expressed gratitude for the visit and noted that cooperation with KNU plays an important role in the development of international educational ties.
Composition of the KNU delegation:
- Gulbara Sydykova – Vice-Rector for Investments
- Izat Usenov – Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Shafika Suleimanova – Dean of the Faculty of Biology
- Shirin Kostyuk – Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication
- Sofia Apaeva – Director of the Kyrgyz-Chinese Institute
- Kubanychbek Zhumabekov – Chairman of the Trade Union Committee.
Results of the visit:
- Strengthening academic mobility: plans to expand the exchange program were discussed.
- Establishing an agreement on the development of dual degree programs.
The Rector of KNU expressed gratitude to the students for their active participation in the program and emphasized the importance of their achievements for the university. This visit was another step towards strengthening educational and scientific ties between Kyrgyzstan and Russia and also served as an inspiration for students gaining unique international experience at HSE.
Photographer: Mikhail Dmiriev – HSE
