International Network
The Eurasian Association of Pedagogical Universities (EAPU)
The Eurasian Association of Pedagogical Universities (EAPU) is an international organization established to develop the system of continuous pedagogical education and to consolidate the potential of higher education institutions training teaching staff across the CIS and the Eurasian region. The Association was founded on the initiative of leading pedagogical universities in the Eurasian space. Its primary goal is to improve the quality of teacher training, build a shared educational and scientific environment, and support young educators.
Membership: The organization comprises leading pedagogical higher education institutions and colleges from countries such as Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Moldova.
Core Areas of Activity:
- Integration of Pedagogical Science and Education: Jointly discussing modern educational standards and teaching methodologies, as well as publishing analytical collections on continuous pedagogical education in the CIS countries.
- International Contests and Projects: Regularly organizing prestigious international competitions for young teachers and researchers, including "Learning to Teach" and "Pedagogical Beginning."
- Experience Exchange and New Technologies: Conducting international online seminars and conferences for member universities focusing on the application of artificial intelligence in education, digital didactics, and innovative teaching methods.
The Association of Asian Universities (AAU)
The Association of Asian Universities (AAU) is a major international organization established to develop higher education, science, and culture in the Eurasian region. This association serves as one of the key platforms for consolidating the efforts of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the region.
Key information about the organization:
Year of establishment: The Association was founded in 2013 on the initiative of Altai State University (RF) within the framework of the first Asian Student Forum.
Membership: Currently, the organization includes more than 120 leading universities from 12 countries worldwide (including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, China, Mongolia, etc.).
Main goals and activities of the Association:
- Educational integration: Bringing higher education systems of Asian countries closer together and discussing common educational standards.
- Academic mobility: Promoting mutual experience exchange among students and faculty members (academic mobility) and developing joint double-degree programs.
- Joint scientific projects: Establishing joint international research laboratories to address pressing environmental, social, and economic issues in the region.
- Cultural relations: Organizing annual Asian Student Forums, as well as sports and cultural events.
TURKUNIB (Turkic Universities Union)
TURKUNIB is a dynamic initiative designed to strengthen academic bonds and foster collaboration among universities across the Turkic world. Uniting 170 universities across Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Hungary, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, TURKUNIB builds a shared higher education space rooted in common history, culture, and language.
By creating a unified platform, the program encourages student mobility, faculty exchange, and joint research projects that address shared regional and global challenges. Through its network – including the Orhun Student and Academic Staff Exchange Program – TURKUNIB enhances educational opportunities while promoting cultural understanding, knowledge transfer, and innovation.
TURKUNIB is committed to preparing the next generation of scholars, leaders, and professionals who will contribute to the sustainable development of their countries while reinforcing the sense of unity among Turkic nations.
At its core, TURKUNIB is more than an academic partnership – it is a bridge that connects people, ideas, and institutions, laying the foundation for a stronger, more interconnected future.
https://turkunib.org/en/members/
Eurasia-Pacific Uninet (EPU)
The Eurasia-Pacific Uninet (EPU) is an international academic network that connects Austrian universities and research institutions with partner organizations in East Asia, Central Asia, and the Pacific region. Founded in 2000, it is one of the largest sovereign university networks of its kind in Europe.
Core Areas of Activity:
- Scientific Cooperation: Supporting multilateral research projects across all academic disciplines, ranging from natural sciences and technology to medicine and the humanities.
- Academic Mobility: Facilitating exchange programs for students, faculty members, and researchers (including synergy with Erasmus+ initiatives).
- Scholarships and Grants: Providing dedicated scholarship programs for PhD students and PostDoc researchers to conduct scientific stays in Austria.
- Knowledge Transfer: Organizing joint international conferences, summer schools, and promoting collaborative scientific publications.
Today, the network comprises around 180 leading higher education institutions across 15 countries. EPU is administratively backed by the Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD). Participation in this network opens new global horizons for international research collaboration and academic recognition.
https://www.eurasiapacific.org/
