As part of a working visit to Qingdao (PRC), Member of the Management Board – Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Initiatives of the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Aktolkyn Kulsariyeva, and Head of the Apparat, Bota Kozhina, held an official meeting with the leadership of Qingdao University.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for developing cooperation in higher education and science, identifying key areas for mutually beneficial partnership. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of joint research projects, the development of dual-degree programs, and the expansion of academic mobility for faculty and students.
Founded in 1909, Qingdao University is currently one of China's leading multidisciplinary higher education institutions. Comprising 25 institutes, the university holds a high reputation in the international academic community. It is ranked among the top 601–800 universities globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and stands in the 301–400 range in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ShanghaiRanking, ARWU 2025).
During the bilateral talks, the sides focused on further strengthening academic and scientific ties, intensifying knowledge sharing, deepening international integration, and elevating long-term strategic partnership in education and science to a new level.
This initiative aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), aiming to enhance the quality of higher education and foster international academic collaboration.
