Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of KazNU Expands Cooperation with Branches of Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU)

On September 1, 2026, a working meeting was held between the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics M.E. Mansurova, the Head of the Department of Computer Science Nurislam Kasymbek, and the Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data of the Faculty of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence T.S. Sarsembayeva, and representatives of the branches of Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU, PRC). The main topic of the meeting was the development of academic exchange programs for faculty and students, as well as the implementation of joint scientific research initiatives. Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) was represented by Ms. Fan Xiaoli, Dean of the Queen Mary University of London Engineering School of NPU and the Moscow Aviation Institute of NPU, Ms. Sun Ao, Vice President of the Kazakhstan Branch of NPU, and Hu Ying, Project Manager of the Kazakhstan Branch of NPU.

During the open discussion, the parties addressed prospects for cooperation in high-priority, high-tech fields such as aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, artificial intelligence, Computer Science, and Data Science.

• Following the meeting, the parties agreed on several key areas of partnership.

• KazNU students will gain access to specialized online courses offered by NPU.

• KazNU may host students from the Queen Mary University of London Engineering School of NPU and the Moscow Aviation Institute of NPU within summer and winter schools.

• KazNU students in Aerospace Engineering and IT programs will be able to complete short-term modular training at NPU.

• The parties will launch exchange programs and international internships for master's degree students.

• The universities can jointly design and carry out applied and fundamental research projects.

The agreements reached unlock new opportunities for integrating advanced engineering and IT competencies into the faculty's educational curriculum, while strengthening the international academic partnership between Kazakhstani and Chinese universities.