Astana IT University

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About the university
Astana IT University was established on behalf of the First President of
Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev N. N., the Public Fund "Nursultan Nazarbayev
Education Fund" on February 12, 2019 (https://astanait.edu.kz/) with
the sole mission and purpose of preparing high quality professionals in
the areas of IT, Computer Science and IT Management in support of
Kazakhstan’s vision for a full-fledged implementation of the State
Program “Digital Kazakhstan”.
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Human capital development for Digital Kazakhstan
within the competence domain of the University
MISSION
Creation of a modern University to train highly qualified specialists in the field of Digital
Economy of Kazakhstan on the basis of interdisciplinary competences & technologies
PURPOSE
THE UNIVERSITY
COMPETENCE
UNIVERSITY’S
INITIATIVES
Educational programs for bachelor/master/doctoral
Applied research activities
Corporate training and re-training of staff & specialists, online courses to
improve digital literacy
Implementing the concept of Lifelong Learning;
Training of staff & specialists with breakthrough competencies: technical
competencies + soft skills
Interdisciplinary approach based on a combination of digital technologies
and industry specifics
Innovative programs
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STUDENTS INTAKE
2019 - 2020
2020 -2021
2021 -2022
2022 -2023
614
1900
3200
4500
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
STUDENTS
State grant
Based on
tuition fee
State grant
Based on
tuition fee
600
14
1700
200
Bachelors
Bachelors
Bachelors
Bachelors
0
Based on
tuition fee
State grant
2800 200
Bachelors
Bachelors
Based on
tuition fee
State grant
3900 300
Bachelors
Bachelors
200
0
150
Masters
Masters
Masters
Masters
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0
15
35
PhD
PhD
PhD
PhD

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Educational Programs
Bachelor Programs
Master Programs
Software
Engineering
Big Data Analytics
Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Applied Data Science
Digital
Transformation
Digital Operations
Digital Strategy
Project Management
IT Project
Management
Media Technologies
Industrial
Automation
Telecommunication
Systems
Digital
Journalism
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Bachelor Education for the Digital Transformation
• Bachelor Computer Science (BSc.)
Programming (Java, C# or C++)
Computer Architectures & Operating Systems
Computer Science Theory
=> Generalists: Software / Hardware / System Architects, Scientists, System Operators
• Bachelor Software Engineering (BSc.)
Programming (Java, C# or C++)
Software Engineering, Software architectures (e.g. Cloud Systems)
Software testing (ISTQB), Software development processes, tools
=> Software Developers (Web/Mobile/Database Applications), Software Testers
• Bachelor Big Data Analysis (BSc.)
• Data Acquisition and Processing, e.g. Big Data
• Data Analysis Algorithms and Tools, e.g. AI / Machine Learning
• => Data Analysts, Data Warehouse Operators, Process Engineers
• Bachelor Industrial Automation (BSc.)
• Embedded Software & Systems, Internet of Things (IoT)
• Automation & Robotics, Industry 4.0
• => Manufacturing Process Eng., Automation & Robotics Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer
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Bachelor Education for the Digital Transformation
• Bachelor Media Technologies (BSc.)
Digital Design & Arts, Creativity, Design Thinking
Web & Mobile Technologies
User Centred Design, Interaction Technologies (AR / VR)
=> Web / Media Designer, Digital Artist, Producer, Digital Marketing Expert
• Bachelor Cybersecurity (BSc.)
Cryptography (Theory), Secure Algorithms & Tools (e.g. Blockchain)
Cloud, Server, Computer Networks
Forensics, Hacking, Data Ethics & Law
=> Security Expert (IT Operations), Security Tools Developer, Security Analyst
• Bachelor Telecommunication Systems (BSc.)
• Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Signal Processing
• Computer/Telecommunication Networks (e.g. LTE, 5G), Security
• => Telecommunication Equipment/Computer Network Operator, Network Architect
• Bachelor IT Project Management (BSc.)
• Business Process Engineering, Workflow Management & Cooperation Systems
• Agile Project Management, Change Management, IT Service Management (ITIL)
• => IT Project Managers, Business Process Analysts, IT Consultants
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Innovation Ecosystem Center
Digital start up’s implementation
Akimat of Nur-Sultan city
Diploma designing as a startup
Internal
ecosystem
Innovation center
Education and Science Ministry of
the Republic of Kazakhstan
Commercial department
Astana Hub, Tech garden, AIFC
External
ecosystem
Ministry of information and social
development of the RK
Investors, stakeholders
Industry
Ministry of digital development,
innovations & aerospace industry of
the RK
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AITU SPECIALIZED LABORATORIES FROM VENDOR COMPANIES:
• HP (Hewlett Packard) - Memorandum of cooperation signed
• 1C Education and Entertainment software program - signed a Memorandum of cooperation, opened a laboratory "1C"
• SAP University Alliances -the University became a member of the SAP University Alliance
• ASBIS (authorized distributor of "Apple") - signed a Memorandum of cooperation, considering the possibility of opening "Apple Authorized Training Center”
• Qaz Tech Ventures -Memorandum of cooperation signed
• Qazaq Cybersport Federation - agreed draft Memorandum, plans to open an ESports Academy
• Cisco signed a Memorandum and open lab Cisco
• Huawei - opened Huawei laboratory
• Kaspersky - Kaspersky lab opens
• KPMG agreed project Memorandum is to be signed on October, 15, 2019
• Oracle-draft Memorandum for approval by lawyers. Oracle Academy registration process started
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AITU INFRASTRUCTURE
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Участие в четвертьфинале
Чемпионата мира ACM ICPC 26.10.2019
Встреча студентов с президентом
Республики Казахстан
Лаборатория CISCO
Призеры XI Евразийской олимпиады
по информатике
Лабаратория HUAWEI
Полуфинал Чемпионата мира
ACM ICPC 01.12.2019