On September 11, 2026, the International Engineering and Technological University (METU) welcomed Almasbek Yessenbekovich Zhanabylov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Center for International Programs, on an official visit.

As part of the visit, an information briefing was held for METU students, master’s students, and faculty members. The briefing focused on international education programs, scholarship opportunities, and the Bolashak International Scholarship Program.

The event was opened by the Rector of METU, Darkhan Berikovich Akpanbetov, who welcomed the distinguished guest and introduced Almasbek Yessenbekovich Zhanabylov to the university’s academic community. In his remarks, the Rector emphasized the importance of such meetings in expanding opportunities for students and faculty members in international education, academic mobility, research, and professional development.

During the briefing, Mr. Zhanabylov provided detailed information about the current opportunities offered by the Center for International Programs. Participants were introduced to the Bolashak International Scholarship Program, research internships, intergovernmental grants, and other international educational initiatives.

Particular attention was given to eligibility requirements, the stages of the competitive selection process, priority fields of study, the specifics of selecting foreign universities, as well as opportunities for education and professional development abroad.

The practical part of the meeting generated considerable interest among participants. Students, master’s students, and faculty members had the opportunity to address their questions directly to Almasbek Yessenbekovich regarding eligibility for the Bolashak Program, language requirements, the selection of foreign universities, research internships, and the application process. Participants received detailed and practical explanations.

The official visit of a representative of the leadership of the Center for International Programs provided METU’s academic community with a valuable opportunity to receive up-to-date information on international educational opportunities directly from an expert and to engage in open professional dialogue.

METU places particular emphasis on developing international academic cooperation and expanding opportunities for students and faculty members to participate in international educational, research, and professional development programs.