Department of International Cooperation and Internationalization of the A.K. Kussayinov Eurasian Humanities Institute (EAGI)

The A.K. Kussayinov Eurasian Humanities Institute (EAGI) is dedicated to training competent specialists who are competitive in modern professional environments. Its strategic vision is to become the intellectual and educational center of the capital city, responding to public and state demands by training highly qualified specialists with the necessary competencies, innovative approaches and research skills.

Vision

To position A.K. Kussayinov Eurasian Humanities Institute as a globally recognized academic institution by fostering strategic international partnerships, enhancing student and faculty mobility, and integrating global best practices into the curriculum.

Mission

  • Strengthen and expand cooperation with leading universities in the USA, Great Britain, and Eastern Asia to enhance academic quality and research collaboration.
  • Increase student and faculty exchange programs to promote cross-cultural learning and professional development.
  • Boost international branding and visibility through joint projects, conferences, and institutional networking.
  • Develop curriculum internationalization by implementing dual-degree programs, English-taught courses, and cross-border research initiatives.

Strategic Plan

  1. Strengthening International Partnerships
  • Evaluate existing agreements and identify the most relevant partnerships for student exchange, research collaboration, and dual-degree programs.
  • Establish new partnerships with top institutions in the USA, UK, and Eastern Asia, focusing on humanities, linguistics, and social sciences.
  • Join global academic networks such as Erasmus+, Fulbright, SDSN and regional university associations.
  1. Enhancing Student and Faculty Mobility
  • Expand student exchange opportunities through agreements with partner universities.
  • Facilitate faculty exchanges and research collaborations with scholars from priority regions.
  • Participation in international projects for financial support of international internships, academic exchange and development of educational programs.
  1. Research Collaboration and Innovation
  • Participation in possible joint research projects with universities in the USA, UK and East Asia.
  • Organize international conferences and workshops to bring together scholars and students.
  • Seek external funding and grants for global research initiatives.
  1. Curriculum Internationalization
  • Introduce English-medium programs to attract more international students.
  • Develop joint-degree and dual-degree programs with strategic partners.
  • Integrate global perspectives into the curriculum, focusing on comparative studies and international trends.
  1. Promoting International Branding
  • Increase participation in global education fairs and international academic summits.
  • Enhance the institute’s online presence and visibility through multilingual marketing and social media outreach.
  • Joining a global alumni network to foster long-term inter-national engagement.

Key Activities

  • Organizing international academic conferences, seminars, and workshops.
  • Facilitating international student recruitment and enrollment.
  • Implementing international summer schools and short-term exchange programs.
  • Developing collaborative online learning initiatives and virtual exchange programs.
  • Providing support for faculty and student participation in Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, DAAD, TIKA, Fulbright, and other global academic initiatives.

Contact details:

Saltanat Meiramova – Director of Department of International Cooperation and Internationalization of A.K. Kussayinov Eurasian Humanities Institute (EAGI), candidate of pedagogical sciences, professor.

Emails: saltanat.m@mail.ru, meiramovas@gmail.com

Tel.: 7(7172) 56 20 31, +77055736482, +77015332076

sandybaeva

The academic mobility and international backgrounds coordinator – Sandybayeva Aygul Talgatovna, the master of pedagogical sciences

Address: Astana, Zhumabayev Ave, 4, 2-floor, near the dean’s office
Ph. 8 (7172) 56-19-33; +7 (707) 8204656
e-mail: akaleka@mail.ru