On May 18, a delegation from Kenzhegali Sagadiev International Business University of Kazakhstan visited SIT. The delegation included Vice President Nurgalieva Kuralai Orazgalievna, Head of the Scientific Research Department Nurbatsin Akan Seitkanuly and Head of the International Office Ismailova Fariza. SIT’s Vice President Mao Xiangdong warmly received the guests at the engxian Campus. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the  International Office, the Institute of Science and Technology, and the School of Economics and Management.

During the meeting, both sides presented their respective university’s disciplinary offerings, industry-university integration and international cooperation activities. They reached preliminary consensus on the following: signing an inter-institutional Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formally establish an institutional partnership — making this university our first partner institution in Kazakhstan; launching two-way faculty and student exchange programs and promoting semester-long exchanges and internship programs for MBA students.

As a renowned national university in Kazakhstan, Kenzhegali Sagadiev International Business University has long focused on international business, economic management, and information technology. Adhering to the educational philosophy of “integrating international standards and cultivating practical talents,” the university has established a comprehensive talent development system covering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Over 70% of its faculty possess industry practical experience, and the university has established partnerships with more than 450 companies worldwide. It has accumulated extensive experience in cross-cultural talent cultivation and international academic exchanges. The university is accredited by the China Ministry of Education’s Overseas Study Service Center, and its degrees are widely recognized in China, Kazakhstan, and internationally. The university actively promotes international educational cooperation, engaging in faculty and student exchange programs and joint academic initiatives with universities across Asia and Europe, striving to build cross-regional educational bridges and support the coordinated development of education in countries along the Belt and Road.