EECA partner universities and institutions in Central Asia
German-Kazakh University
The German-Kazakh University (DKU) was founded in 1999 and is a private international university in Almaty that offers bilingual education according to German standards. It offers interdisciplinary degree programs with double degree options and intensive language training. DKU has extensive partnerships with German and other international universities, and its department works closely with colleagues from around the world.
D. Serikbayev The East Kazakhstan State Technical University (EKTU) was founded in 1958 and is a major technical university in Oskemen, offering in-depth study programs in the fields of engineering and technology. It actively participates in international projects and joint research projects, including the Kazakh-German Institute of Science and Technology. The department and researchers work with partners across Europe, Asia and beyond.
De Montfort University Kazakhstan (DMUK)
De Montfort University Kazakhstan (DMUK) brings British higher education to Kazakhstan, offering UK-accredited degree programs in business, IT, design and more. It was established to widen access to international degrees locally and maintains close links with its UK parent institution and international partners. DMUK faculty and staff collaborate with international colleagues on teaching and research initiatives.
Nazarbayev University
Nazarbayev University was founded in 2010 as Kazakhstan's leading research university and places particular emphasis on first-class education and innovation. It offers English-language Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in various disciplines and cooperates with leading global institutions. The academic staff and researchers at Nazarbayev University work closely with international partners in research and exchange.
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) was founded in 1934 and is the oldest and one of the largest universities in Kazakhstan. It is located in Almaty and offers a wide range of subjects and numerous international degree programs. The KazNU department maintains extensive global academic partnerships and research collaborations.
German-Kazakh Institute for Science and Technology
The German-Kazakh Institute of Science and Technology is a specialized institute founded within the East Kazakhstan Technical University to promote education and research in the fields of metallurgy and mining in cooperation with German partner universities. It serves as a hub for international scientific and technological cooperation in the region.
Westminster International University in Tashkent
Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) was founded in 2002 and is Uzbekistan's first internationally accredited university offering degrees recognized by the United Kingdom. WIUT's department actively collaborates with global academic partners in research and teaching.
New Uzbekistan University
Founded in 2021, New Uzbekistan University is an autonomous public university in Tashkent that focuses on research-oriented, English-language education in the fields of engineering and technology. With the support of international partners, including German and other universities, it promotes global academic cooperation in teaching and research.
German-Uzbek Business Cooperation Bureau
The German-Uzbek Business Office (DUWK Office) is not a university, but a bilateral business promotion agency founded to strengthen German-Uzbek relations in the fields of business, trade and education. It promotes exchange and cooperation, including in the areas of vocational training, continuing vocational training and links between industry and science, and supports cooperation between German and Uzbek institutions.