Satbayev University and City University of Hong Kong have signed an agreement on creating the innovative strategic partnership

On the last days of November, Satbayev University was visited by the delegation of Hong Kong City University, also known as CityU University, headed by Chairman of University Board, Lester Huang Yi. During the visit, a trilateral agreement was signed on the opening of CityU’s branch on the basis of Satbayev University. The agreement was signed by CityU President, Professor Freddy Boy, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan Darkhan Ahmed-Zaki and Satbayev University’s Rector Meiram Begentayev. The agreement was possible owing to Minister of RK Science and Higher Education Sayassat Nurbek.

 “Today we are signing the historic document, the agreement on cooperation between the two leading universities,” Minister said in his video message in honor of signing the agreement. “We expect that the partnership will be long-term, fruitful and beneficial for both sides.”

Within the framework of cooperation, it is planned to train the highly qualified specialists in such fields as engineering and artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstani students enrolled in new international programs will have the opportunity to receive Bachelor's and Master's degrees and spend a year in Hong Kong based on "3+1+1" format. The programs will be developed under the academic supervision of CityU University using the CityU virtual learning environment, and the final exams will be held according to the international standard. A program of joint research in such areas as digitalization, logistics, urban planning, digital medicine and agriculture is being planned as well.

“Both universities share the idea of inspiration, innovation and internationalization,” Mr. Huang said at the signing ceremony. “Together we will define the future of higher education and create an environment for innovation, cooperation and cultural exchange.”

On the first day, representatives of the two universities had the opportunity to get to know each other better and finalize the future agreement details. CityU’s representatives presented in detail their work and achievements and shared their vision of cooperation with Kazakh colleagues. "We don't need templates, we need talents," said Freddie Boy, President of CityU, in the conversation. Hong Kong delegation also got acquainted with the rich scientific infrastructure of Satbayev University, its achievements and projects, as well as with the abundant culture of Kazakhstan.