University of Peoples’ Friendship named after Academician A. Kautbekov is a higher education institution located in the city of Shymkent, Republic of Kazakhstan, focused on promoting interethnic harmony, education, and scientific development in the region. The university unites representatives of various nations and cultures, with special emphasis on training specialists in line with international educational standards.

The university offers programs in the following fields:

• Economics;

• Management;

• Information Technology;

• Pedagogy;

• Social sciences and humanities, among others.

Education is provided at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, with particular attention paid to developing practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

The university considers the development of international cooperation, expanding connections with foreign higher education institutions, and implementing faculty and student exchange programs as one of its key priorities.

An agreement has been reached between University of Peoples’ Friendship named after Academician A. Kautbekov and Silk Road Innovation University to develop mutual cooperation in the fields of education, science, and innovation.

Within this cooperation framework, the following initiatives are planned:

• exchange of faculty members and students;

• implementation of joint scientific research and projects;

• organization of international conferences, seminars, and master classes;

• exchange of experience in innovative and digital education.

This partnership aims to strengthen ties between the two higher education institutions, create new academic and scientific opportunities for young people, and contribute to the development of education and innovation in the region.