Cooperation between Kazakh and French universities

Cooperation between Kazakh and French universities Shaizada Tasbulatova NEO Coordinator in Kazakhstan Bordeaux, November 15-16, 2015

Number of Tempus (1995-2013) and E+ CBHE projects in Kazakhstan Stages Year JEP/JP SCM/SM IMG Total Tempus II (1995-1999) Tempus III (2000-2006) Tempus IV (2007 2013) 1995 3 - - 3 1996 2 - - 2 1998 2 - - 2 1999 3 - - 3 2001 3-3 6 2002 2-1 3 2003 2-3 5 2004 2 2 4 8 2005 2 2 3 7 2006 3 6 3 12 2008 7 3-10 2009 3 - - 3 2010 3 - - 3 2011 7 2-9 2012 5 3-8 2013 8 1-9 Total Tempus II - IV 1995-2013 57 19 17 93 E+ CBHE (Call I) 2015 13 13-13

Involvement of French universities in projects with Kazakh universities Stages Year Total involvement of French universities as Tempus II Partners Coordinators 1996 1 (1995-1999) Tempus III (2000-2006) Tempus IV (2007 2013) Total Tempus II IV (1995-2013) 2003 1 2004 2 2006 1 2008 3 4 2009 1 2011 1 2013 2 2 1995-2013 7 11 Erasmus + CBHE Call I (2015) - -

Projects with the involvement of French universities T_JEP-10281-1996 Tacis «AL FARABI NOVA: Assistance Logicielle pour la Gestion Financiere, I'Administration, le Reseau Administratif, les Bibliotheques: Nouvelle Organisation par Voie Automatisee» Partners: Universite de Strasbourg III Robert Schuman Strasbourg, France; Fachhoschule Darmstadt - Darmstadt, Germany); Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi - Almaty, Kazakhstan CD - JEP-24003 2003 Master en developpement elevage durable en Asie Septentrionale Partners: Agrena Ensar, France; Mongol State Agricultural University; Universiteit Gent, Belgium; Ecole nationale superieure agronomique Paris-Grignon Paris, France ; Universita degli studi di Perugia - Perugia, Italy; National University of Mongolia Ulan Bator; Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Mongolia; Kazakh State Agro-technical University named after S. Seifullin; Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraigyrov; Pavlodar Territorial Department of Agriculture.

Projects with the involvement of French universities PP_SCM-T001Z04 2004 Formation equipes nationales promotrices de Bologne en Asie centrale et Orientale Partners: Agrena Ensar Rennes (FR); Bukhara Technological University of Food and Light industry Bukhara, Uzbekistan; Almaty Technological University; Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi Almaty; Kazakh State Agro- Technical University named after S.Seifullin Astana; Pavlodar State University named after S.Toraigyrov; 23 universities more from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and EU. SM_SCM - T028B04 2004 Developing and Implementing Quality Management System in Higher Education in Kazakhstan Partners: НЕС School of management - Jouy-en-Josas, Paris, France; International Academy of Business Almaty, Kazakhstan; Fondation Europeenne pour le developpement du management Bruxelles, Belgium.

Projects with the involvement of French universities SCM-T045A06-2006 EU-KAUIR Transferring of EU evaluation models in KAUIR functions and processes Partners: Universita Degli Studi di Genova Genova, Italy; Universite Pierre Mendes France Grenoble II Grenoble, France; Slovak University of Technology Bratislava, Slovakia; Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages named after Abylai khan Almaty, Kazakhstan; Association Kazakhstan Academy of Quality Management Almaty, Kazakhstan; Tambov State Technical University Tambov, Russian Federation.

Projects with the involvement of French universities 144563-TEMPUS-1-2008-1-FR-TEMPUS-JPHES Master Interopérabilité / Sécurité / Certification dans le domaine du Transport International Ferroviaire en Ukraine et en Asie Centrale Partners: Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (Centre régional des Pays de la Loire), France; SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer) International France; Technical University of Warsaw Poland; Riga Technical University Latvia; Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communication named after M. Tynyshpaev Almaty; Kazakhstan Temir Zholy National Company Astana; Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport and Architecture; Kyrgyz Temir Jolu; Administration d'etat du transport ferroviaire d'ukraine (Ukrzaliznytsia / UZ); Université Nationale du Transport Ferroviaire de Dniepropetrovsk (DIIT)

Projects with the involvement of French universities 144747-TEMPUS-1-2008-1-FR-TEMPUS-JPCR Masters Ingénieurs Economistes de l'energie et du Développement Durable Partners: University of Pierre Mendes, France; Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Finland; Facultè de Economie - Universitè La Sapienza Rome, Italy; International School of Management (ISM) ggmbh, Germany; E.ON AG, Germany; RWE Westfalen-Weser-Ems, Germany; Schneider Electric, France; Kazakh National Technical University named after K. Satpaev; Almaty Institute of Energy and Communication; Kazakh Economical University named after T. Ryskulov; AIESEC (Russia); S.A. INTEGRA-Management ; Saint Petersburg State Engineering Economic University; Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University; Samara State Technical University; Samara State University of Economics.

Projects with the involvement of French universities (ongoing) 144790-TEMPUS-1-2008-1-EU-TEMPUS-JPCR Création de 4 Ecoles Hôtelières Supérieures d'application (ESHA) Partners: Institute of service and design, RU; GIP FIPAG Académie de Grenoble, France; Technologiko Ekpaideftiko Idryma PIREA, Greece; Instituto Superior de Espiho, Portugal; North Highland College, United Kingdom; Eurasian National University named after L.N.Gumilyov; Kokshetau State University named after Sh. Ualikhanov; Кaraganda State University named after E.A. Buketov; Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Ministry of Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Humanitarian and Technical college, Schuchinsk; Yassawi tourist company; Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova; Cahul State University Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu ; College De L'academie D etudes Economiques De La Moldavie; L association Nationale Des Agences Du Tourisme De Moldova; Lycee Gaudemus ; Ministry of Education and Youth of the Republic of Moldova; Ministere De La Culture Et Du Tourisme; Restaurant Codru; State University of Moldova; Association of organizations of hotel business of Yekaterinburg city; College of Economy and Commerce; State Committee for Tourism of the Republic of Khakassia; Euro-Asian Management Company; Far-East State University; Siberian Hotel Restaurant; Khakassian Association of Tourism; Regional Ministry of Education; Regional Ministry of Education of the Republic of Khakassia; Regional Ministry of Tourism; Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, Federal Agency of Education; Southern Federal University; State Academy of Economics and Law; Gorki State University; Technical School of Economics, Management and Informatics; Ural State Technical University USTU.

Projects with the involvement of French universities 144976-TEMPUS-1-2008-1-RO-TEMPUS-JPCR Professionnalisation des enseignements en travail social Partners: University Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Romania; GIP FIPAG, France; University of Alicante, Spain; University of L'Aquila, Italy; University of Genova, Italy; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan Italy; North Highland College, United Kingdom; Université de Plymouth, United Kingdom; Advanced Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Greece; St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, Bulgaria; Université de Pècs, Hungary; Eurasian National University named after L.N.Gumilyov; Kokshetau State University named after Sh. Ualikhanov; Кaraganda State University named after E.A. Buketov; Karaganda oblast Department of employment and social regional programmes; Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Humanitarian and technical college, Schuchinsk, Gymnasia N5 Tandau ; Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova; Balti State University Alecu Russo ; Centre De Jour Pour Les Personnes Âgees Rasarit ( Le Lever ); Centre Républicain De Ressources Pour Assistance Sociale; College Pedagogique De La Ville De Cahul; Municipal Department of protection of children s rights; Lycee Gaudeamus ; Ministry of social protection, family and children; Ministry of education and youth of Moldova; State University of Moldova; 25 partners from Russian Federation.

Projects with the involvement of French universities 145686-TEMPUS-1-2008-1-FR-TEMPUS-SMHES Awareness raising, Interest development, Desire creation and Action stimulation on the Bologna Process expansion in Central Asian countries and Russia Partners: University Pierre Mendes, France; Università degli Studi dell'aquila, Italy; Eponyme, AUEG France; Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland; Kostanai Social-Technical University named after Zulkarnai Aldamzhar; Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; JSS Kostanay Minerals ; Regional subdivision of Zhas Otan Youth Council; Issykkul State University named after K. Tynystanov; Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyz republic; Atakench Student Council of ISU; Ural State Technical University; Ministry of Educational and Science of Russia, Federal Agency of Education; Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Sverdlovsk Region; Student Union of USTU; Tashkent State Technical University named after Abu Raikhon Beruni; Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education; OJSC Uzmetkombinat ; Youth movement Kamolot.

Projects with the involvement of French universities 145688-TEMPUS-1-2008-1-BE-TEMPUS-SMHES Central Asian Network for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Partners: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Brussels, Belgium; Erasmus Higher School, Belgium; University Pierre Mendes France, Grenoble II, France; Nederlands Vlaamse Accreditatie Organisatie (NVAO), Netherlands; Axencia para a Calidade do Sistema Universitario de Galicia, Spain; Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland; Kazakh National State University named after Al-Farabi; Eurasian National University named after L.N.Gumilyov; Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai; Kazakh National Agrarian University; Кaraganda Economical University by Kazpotrebsoyuz; South - Kazakhstan State University named after M. Auezov; Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; CAMAN; 11 partners from Kyrgyz Republic and 7 partners from Tajikistan

Projects with the involvement of French universities 159025-TEMPUS-1-2009-1-FR-TEMPUS-JPCR Reseau Europe-Russie-Asie Centrale de Masters Informatique Seconde Competence (ERAMIS) Partners: Universite Pierre Mendes France, France; Beuth Hochschule fuer Technik Berlin, Germany; Universidad de Alicante, Spain; Savonia University of Applied Sciences, Finland; Lublin University of Technology, Poland; Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi Almaty; Innovative University of Eurasia - Pavlodar; Karaganda State Technical University; Systemotekhnika Almaty; Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University; Balasagun Kyrgyz National University; ISP Aknet, Bishkek; Voronezh State University; Kazan Technical University; Saratov State Social-economic university; Sofit Information Systems Saratov; Astrakhan State University.

Projects with the involvement of French universities 516721-TEMPUS-1-2011-1-RO-TEMPUS-JPCR Licence-Master professionnels en psychologie sociale pour intervenir auprès des publics migrants en Russie, Ukraine et au Kazakhstan Partners: Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Romania; GIP Formation et insertion professionnelle Académie Grenoble, France; Université de Sofia St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria; Universitat de Girona, Spain; Universita Degli Studi Dell Aquila, Italy; University of Plymouth, United Kingdom; Fachhochschule Kaernten, Austria; Universita Degli Studi Di Torino, Italy; Università degli studi di Padova, Italy; Université de Patras, Greece; Université pédagogique nationale Kazakhe Abai, Almaty; Université d'état E.A. Bouketov de Karaganda, Karaganda; Collège humanitaire technique Abai Kounanbaev de Saran, Karaganda; La fondation des étudiants de Karaganda; Le Ministère de l'éducation et des sciences, Astana; Ministère du travail et de la protection sociale, Astana; L'établissement pour la gestion de l'emploi et des programmes; Centre de psychologie VITA ; 15 partners from Russian Federation and 8 partners from Ukraine

Projects with the involvement of French universities (ongoing) 544319-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-FR-TEMPUS-JPCR Réseau Professionnel de Masters Informatique Seconde Compétence Partners: Université Pierre Mendès France Grenoble II, France; Beuth Hochschule fuer Technik Berlin, Germany; eledia, Germany; Ilmi Solutions Oy, Finland; Université Savonia des Sciences Appliquées, Finland; Université Technologique de Lublin, Poland; Université Technologique de Kaunas, Latvia; SYMETRIX, France; Université Nationale Kazakhe nommée Al-Farabi, Almaty; Université Kazakhe- Russe, Astana; 2 partners from Kyrgyzstan, 2 partners frpm Tajikistan, 2 partners from Turkmenistan, 2 partners from Uzbekistan

Projects with the involvement of French universities (ongoing) 544132-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-FR-TEMPUS-JPCR Development and implementation of Master programme in food safety and the production and marketing of TRADitional food PROducts in Russia and Kazakhstan Partners: Montpellier SUPAGRO, France; Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy; University of Pisa, Italy; Agrocampus Ouest, France; Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden; Kostanay State University named after A. Baitursynov, Kostanay; Pavlodar State University named after S. Toraighyrov, Pavlodar; Kazakh Agrarian and Technical University named after S. Seifullin, Astana; Republican Veterinary Laboratory; Research and Production Co ANTIGEN Ltd; Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of KZ; 8 partners from Russian Federation

Projects with the involvement of French universities (ongoing) 544601-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-DE-TEMPUS-SMGR Introduction of a quality management in e-learning system at higher educational institutions of Central Asia Partners: Fachhochschule des Mittelstands, Germany; Technical University of Kaunas, Lithuania; Society for Distance Learning for E-portal, Germany; University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France; Kazakh Agro Technical University named after Seifullin, Astana; Kostanay Engineering Economic University named after M. Dulatov, Kostanay; Kokshetau Humanitarian-Technical Academy, Kokshetau; Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 4 partners from Kyrgyzstan, 4 partners from Turkmenistan

Results of 1 st round of Credit Mobility (2015) selection Total budget for Central Asia - 4.8 million. Over 1000 participants will benefit from mobilities (3 4 of funds) Over 750 incoming to the EU Over 250 students, researchers and staff outgoing to Central Asia. 50% of the mobility - for students and the other half for staff. Partner Universities in France ECOLE CENTRALE DE NANTES & UNIVERSITE DE POITIERS

Results of 1 st round of Credit Mobility (2015) selection Incoming Outgoing Total Grant awarded Most popular Country Kazakhstan 430 153 583 2.097.173 Poland Kyrgyzstan 91 21 112 492.939 Germany Tajikistan 36 8 44 186.558 Italy Turkmenistan 16 2 18 81.608 Italy Uzbekistan 178 69 247 951.684 France Total 751 253 1004 3 809 961,81 -

Results of 1 st round of Credit Mobility (2015) selection

Modernisation of governance, management and functioning of HE Governance, strategic planning and management of higher education institutions (including human resource and financial management) Internationalisation of higher education institutions (including recognition mechanisms and mobility, international relations capacities Quality assurance processes and mechanisms Development of research and innovative capacities (excluding research activities) Strengthening relations between HE and wider ecosocial environment NATIONAL & REGIONAL PRIORITIES FOR KAZAKHSTAN & CENTRAL ASIA C. Improving management and operation of HE institutions Governance, strategic planning and management of higher education institutions (including human resource and financial management) Internationalisation of higher education institutions (including recognition mechanisms and mobility, international relations capacities Access to and democratisation of higher education (including the disadvantaged groups of people and regions) D. Developing HE sector within society at large Kazakhstan Lifelong learning, continuing education Knowledge triangle, innovation (reinforcing links between education, research and business) Central Asia Development of school and vocational education at post-secondary nontertiary education level (including in-service training for teachers and reforms to the teaching profession) University-enterprise cooperation, entrepreneurship and employability of graduates International cooperation at regional level (among countries from the same region) or cross-regional level (among countries from different regions)

NATIONAL & REGIONAL PRIORITIES FOR KAZAKHSTAN & CENTRAL ASIA A. Subject areas for CDJPs Kazakhstan Teacher training & education science Humanities; Life sciences Physical sciences Mathematics and statistics Health Veterinary Engineering and engineering trades Manufacturing and processing Transport services Central Asia Teacher training & education science Social & behavioural science Business administration Law Physical sciences Agriculture, forestry and fishery Health Environmental protection Security services Modernisation of governance, management and functioning of HE Kazakhstan B. Improving quality of education and teaching Central Asia Bologna process (cycle system, credit transfer, Diploma suplement Multidisciplinarity / Interdisciplinarity Bologna process type reforms Learning and teaching tools, methodologies and pedagogical approaches including learning outcomes and ICT-based practices (inter alia, flexible learning paths, blended courses, virtual and real mobility, practical placements etc.)

Proposals for new projects Rationale: At present there is a need to enhance access to innovative knowledge and competences for specialists in the agricultural sector, improving cooperation and reciprocal relations between agrarian HEIs, research institutions and companies to facilitate developing and delivering innovations to the business environment Objective: Innovative development of human resources in the agrarian sector, diversifying access to knowledge and skills through setting up Centres of Excellence as a tool for developing new policies, adopting and diffusing knowledge and new technologies in the agricultural sector Contact person Sara Kitaibekova, Coordinator of International programmes, Kazakh Agrotechnical University named after Seifullin, Astana Еmail: saraorazbek@mail.ru

Proposals for new projects Rationale: At present university graduates are equipped mainly with professional knowledge and skills. Innovative economy requires that they have also entrepreneurial and business skills. Objective: Professionalization of BA and Master programmes in agrarian technology based on enhancing entrepreneurial and soft skills and reinforcing university-enterprise relationships. Contact person: Marina Alexeyeva, Director of strategic development department, Kazakh National Agrarian University Email: marina.alexeyeva@gmail.com

Proposals for new projects Rationale: Mobility of students and staff is increasingly important for internationalization of Kazakh universities and is a priority dimension of the national strategy of higher education development. While the number of international students is increasing it has become clear that some of the Kazakh HEIs are not well prepared to provide necessary support to them. Objective: Enhancing internationalization of Kazakh universities through developing capacities of international departments. Contact person Assel Nurgaliyeva, Head of International cooperation and Bologna Process department, Karaganda state medical university Еmail: aselya81@bk.ru

Proposals for new projects Rationale: There are many historical, cultural and natural sites in Kazakhstan. Many of them are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List or the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. These multiple sites need special attention (regular monitoring, conservation, restoration, protection and promotion). However at present there are no institutions/ programmes in the region focusing at training specialists in the management of cultural and natural sites. Objective Fostering sustainable system of management of World and National Heritage in Kazakhstan through developing and implementing Master programme Contact persons Asylbek Kozhakhmetov, President of Almaty Management University and Madjer Massanov, Head of department, Scientific Centre Archaeological Expertise Еmail: madjer.inst@gmail.com

Proposals for new projects Rationale: Development and strengthening of integration processes is one of the priority aspects of the economic policy in the Eurasian Economic Union. There is a need to contribute to enhancing human and institutional capacity in addressing the challenges of sustainable development of economic integration in Central Asia and training of specialists in the area of integration and economic relations in the region. Objective facilitate scientific and educational cooperation to foster international economic integration in the region through developing and implementing BA and Master programmes on "International Economics" in the Central Asian universities. Contact person. Aiman Narenova (Ms.), Professor, Taraz state university named after Dulati Email: nupitok@mail.ru

Almaty, 050059, 21 al-farabi prospect, office 226 Tel.: +7 727 3118643, +7 727 3118645 Е-mail: nc@erasmusplus.kz, neo@erasmusplus.kz Website: www.erasmusplus.kz