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Astana IT University

Astana, Kazakhstan
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About Astana IT University

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Astana IT University is a higher education institution located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Founded in 2019 as part of the country's Digital Kazakhstan initiative, the university was created to develop skilled professionals in information technology, digital innovation and emerging technologies. 

Situated alongside Astana Hub, the largest international technology park for IT start-ups in Central Asia, and the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), students benefit from direct exposure to the country's leading technology, fintech and innovation communities. 

AITU offers a range of bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes taught primarily in English, with a strong emphasis on practical learning and industry engagement. These are taught across seven academic schools: AI and data science, creative industries, cybersecurity, digital public administration, general education disciplines, intelligent systems, and software engineering. 

The university works closely with global technology companies and industry partners to ensure its programmes remain aligned with evolving market needs and technological developments.

A defining feature of student life at AITU is its strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Students regularly participate in hackathons, start-up competitions, technology conferences, research projects and industry-led workshops.

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