Short mobility programmes
Summer and winter schools are short mobility programmes of up to three months, run by the organisers themselves, with places limited by the host university. In a couple of weeks you can start to immerse yourself in a country’s language, culture and traditions, meet new people and visit museums and exhibitions.
- Durationup to 3 months, often 1–2 weeks
- Whensummer — June to August (sometimes from May), winter — January to March
- Costboth paid and free courses exist
- Outcomea certificate and extra credits
Some schools run in English or another foreign language, which is extra speaking practice.
Winter school 2025 programme
Timetable of the university’s winter school, January–February 2025.
| Dates | Time | Topic | Responsible unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.01–24.01.2025 | 11:00–12:00 | “Justice and effective institutions in sustainable development” | Department of Civil Law and Civil Procedure |
| 13.01–25.01.2025 | 14:00–15:00 | “Raising the effectiveness of architecture and construction teaching through research competences and international experience” | Department of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction |
| 13.01–24.01.2025 | 15:00–16:00 | “Sustainable agriculture: global challenges, priorities and effective solutions” | Faculty of Agriculture |
| 13.01–25.01.2025 | 16:00–17:00 | “Financial literacy and digital transformation: challenges and opportunities” | Finance Department |
| 15.01–28.01.2025 | 16:00–17:00 | “Modern technologies for in-service training of fine-art teachers” | Department of Art |
| 20.01–31.01.2025 | 14:00–15:00 | “The innovative future of artificial intelligence and information technology” | Computer Engineering and Software; Information Systems and Modelling |
| 20.01–31.01.2025 | 15:00–16:00 | “Natural sciences and pedagogical innovation in the digital age” | School of Natural Sciences and Pedagogy |
| 20.01–24.01.2025 | 11:00–12:00 | “A transdisciplinary approach in artificial pedagogical technologies” | Department of Fine Arts, Technology and Music Education |
| 27.01–09.02.2025 | 14:00–15:00 | “Challenges of historical science in preserving and managing world-heritage sites in Central Asia” | Department of World History and Museology |
| 03.02–16.02.2025 | 14:00–15:00 | “Language and media in the modern world: from tradition to innovation” | Journalism and the Kazakh Language |
| 10.02–21.02.2025 | 14:00–15:00 | “Technologies of the future for sustainable food and textile industries” | Department of Food Engineering |
| 03.02–16.02.2025 | 10:00–11:00 | “Foundations and innovative forms of physical education in educational institutions” | Theory and Methodology of Physical Education and Initial Military Training |
| 10.02–21.02.2025 | — | “Physico-chemical and energy-saving silicate technologies and promising directions in metallurgy” | Department of Silicate Technologies and Metallurgy |
| 17.02–28.02.2025 | — | “Digital industrial engineering and green energy for sustainable development” | Department of Oil and Gas |
Want to join a school?
Ask the department which schools are open now and how to apply.