The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Coventry University Kazakhstan and “Kazakhstani Swiss American” Limited Liability Partnership (Kazakhstani Swiss-American College) was signed in Astana on 1 April 2026. The document was signed by Mr. Miras Daulenov, President of Coventry University Kazakhstan, and Mr. Dosym Abdikulov, General Director of the Kazakhstani Swiss-American College.

The purpose of this Memorandum is to establish and develop cooperation in the field of education between the two institutions. Under the agreement, the diploma of technical and professional education awarded by the Kazakhstani Swiss-American College will be recognised as an entry criterion to Coventry University Kazakhstan’s undergraduate programmes. Representatives of Coventry University Kazakhstan will also provide career guidance to the College’s students.

This partnership creates a clear and seamless pathway for graduates of the Kazakhstani Swiss-American College to continue their studies at a British-standard university in Kazakhstan. Coventry University Kazakhstan operates in full accordance with the same academic standards and research approaches as Coventry University in the United Kingdom.

“This Memorandum of Understanding with the Kazakhstani Swiss-American College is an important step in building strong educational pathways for Kazakhstani youth. By recognising the College’s qualifications, we are helping talented students gain access to internationally recognised British education without leaving Kazakhstan, thereby strengthening the country’s human capital and supporting its technological and innovative development,” said Miras Daulenov, President of Coventry University Kazakhstan, during the signing ceremony.

Coventry University Kazakhstan in Astana, launched in 2024, has already become a prominent centre of international education in the country. Today more than 400 students from across Kazakhstan are enrolled in programmes such as Business, Computer Science, International Relations, Economics and Finance, as well as the MBA Global Business (Executive) postgraduate programme. The campus offers a vibrant student life enriched by numerous clubs and societies.

Coventry University was founded in 1843. Today, the University is highly recognised for the quality of its education both in the United Kingdom and internationally — across Europe and Asia. Its educational excellence has been confirmed by the UK Government’s prestigious Gold award under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), granted to only around 40 out of 130 British universities. According to the THE World University Rankings, the university is among the top 100 universities worldwide for "International Outlook" and ranks third in the UK for its number of international students.