Top global university explores opportunities for cooperation with Kazakhstani universities
One of the world’s most prestigious technological universities - the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - is open to cooperation with Kazakhstan’s IT universities. This was announced by Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
MIT actively collaborates with leading universities worldwide, participating in joint scientific and educational projects and establishing new partnerships in different countries. The university focuses on the most advanced and complex fields of science and technology, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum technologies, and the semiconductor industry.
On the sidelines of the Mazhilis, the minister stated that opportunities for cooperation with MIT - as well as with other prestigious global universities - are already being considered.
Nurbek recalled the President has instructed the government to set up a university of artificial intelligence in the country. "The possibility of establishing it in partnership with global universities is being considered," he added.
Addressing the first meeting of the Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Astana, the Kazakh President said this educational institution (university of artificial intelligence) should be given a special status.
In addition, the world’s leading universities should be involved as partners. The government must present concrete proposals on this matter by the end of the year, said the President.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes the launch of a MGIMO University branch campus in Astana.
