The Department of International Cooperation of the International Engineering and Technological University (METU) organised a series of important official meetings with diplomatic representatives of the Republic of Poland, the People’s Republic of China and the United States. The meetings aimed to strengthen cooperation in higher education and research and expand partnerships with universities abroad.

At the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Almaty, Consul General Dariusz Szewczyk and Vice Consul Paweł Niedźwiedzki received the METU delegation. At the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Almaty, university representatives met with Consul for Education Huang Xiaomin and Vice Consul Huang Lei.

Public Engagement Specialist Zhanna Toktarova and English Language Coordinator Nurgul Zhanabayeva took part in the meeting with US representatives.

The discussions focused on expanding student mobility, including opportunities to study at universities abroad, facilitating international exchanges for faculty and developing double-degree programmes.

Participants also explored ways to attract international applicants to METU, involve visiting professors and experts in teaching, conduct joint research and co-organise international conferences and other academic events.

The participants expressed interest in strengthening ties between METU and the diplomatic missions, establishing direct partnerships with universities in Poland, China and the United States, and developing joint initiatives in education and research. METU’s Department of International Cooperation will continue working with diplomatic missions and universities abroad to develop joint projects in the areas discussed.

METU thanks the Consulates General of the Republic of Poland and the People’s Republic of China in Almaty for formally receiving its delegation and the US representatives for taking part in the meeting. The University appreciates the open and substantive dialogue and the participants’ interest in further cooperation.