Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University is a public institute of higher education, founded on a charter signed by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey. The charter was signed on September 30, 1995, in Izmir, Turkey, and created Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University. The day that the charter was signed, September 30, is now Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University Day, which is celebrated every year with celebrations marking the beginning of the academic year, with participation from the leadership of the university, faculty and staff, and also specially-invited guests.
The University presents students with diplomas that are officially recognized in Kyrgyzstan and in Turkey, as well as in other countries.
The first students began their studies in the 1997-1998 academic year in the fields of Turkology, History, Management, and Computer Engineering. The first class consisted of 86 students and 38 professors. In the 2017-2018 academic year, there were a total 5,950 students studying in 9 faculties (Humanities, Sciences, Economics and Management, Theology, Communications, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, and Arts), 3 schools (Physical Culture and Sports, Tourism and Hotel Management and Foreign Languages), and one School of Vocational Education. There are currently 374 faculty and staff members and 298 administrative personnel working in management, finance, and upkeep of the university.
Address: 56 Chyngyz Aitmatov avenue, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 (312)54 19 41-47
Email: bilgi.gensek@manas.edu.kg
web: http://intl.manas.edu.kg/en