Higher Education in IT: An Overview of the Kyrgyz-German Institute of Applied Informatics

The Kyrgyz-German Institute of Applied Informatics, INAI.KG, is the only higher education institution in the educational sector of Kyrgyzstan specializing in computer science. The educational program was developed in collaboration with the associated partner, West Saxony University of Applied Sciences, taking into account the trends of developing IT technologies.

Bachelor's and Master's programs hold an accreditation certificate. The double-degree Master's program "Management and Computer Science" is accredited by an international leader.

Bachelor's Programs

— "Software Technologies"

— "Web Informatics"

— "Applied Data Analysis".

The bachelor's program provides in-depth study of information technologies and the German language over four years. A distinctive feature of the curriculum is that from the first semester, students develop course projects in tandem, which helps them immerse themselves in the IT field and learn to work in a team. At the beginning of each semester, every team receives a project specification with main requirements, functions, and a specified programming language. 

Students of the Institute participate in various IT seminars, training sessions, hackathons, masterclasses, and scrum workshops from their first year of study. Students have won prize places in various competencies at championships.

Students can receive a 100% DAAD scholarship for tuition, meals, and accommodation, provided they maintain excellent academic performance. Scholarships are awarded for one semester and renewed upon maintaining excellent grades.

After the third year, students are given the opportunity to participate in the selection process for free study at West Saxony University of Applied Sciences (WHZ) to complete their bachelor's degree. Selection conditions include: excellent academic performance, a motivational letter, German language proficiency at level B2, and the development and presentation of a project. 

Master's Programs

— "Entrepreneurship in Information Technology"

— "Engineering of System Programming Projects"

— "Management and Computer Science".

Master's programs deepen programming skills in the analysis, implementation, and promotion of big data and systems. Upon completion of the educational program, master's graduates possess solid technical skills in software system development and soft skills that enable them to lead and manage software system projects at national and international levels. A distinctive feature of the master's programs is that they promote best IT technologies and business practices across almost all promising sectors of the economy. 

Educational programs not only follow the main trends in education development but are also considered among the leading ones because they emphasize project and research activities during the learning process.

First-year master's students are eligible for a 100% DAAD scholarship for study at the Institute, while second-year students are eligible for study at West Saxony University of Applied Sciences. Selection conditions include an interview with WHZ professors.

Master's students present the results of their scientific projects and research under the guidance of experienced scientists at the annual international student conference "German Language and Digitalization" and the annual international scientific-practical conference dedicated to issues of digital transformation. 

Faculty

Professional specialists from Kyrgyzstan and Germany are actively involved in the educational process. A lecturer from Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) teaches German language, academic writing, and German culture. Instruction at the Institute is conducted in three languages: Russian, German, and English.

Opportunities for Students

The student community is represented by the student senate, which deals with various aspects of student life at the Institute. All four clubs — "Cultural and Mass Events," "Media," "Sports," and "Social" — are aimed at creating a rich and diverse life for Institute students. The university creates an environment where every student can write their unique story.

The practice-oriented educational program created at the Institute gives university students the opportunity to easily adapt to future practical activities. In their fourth year, students complete a 19-week internship followed by employment. 

The competition for scholarship positions allocated through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is held among applicants who achieved the highest scores on the Unified State Exam (OSE) in both the main and subject tests.

Recruitment of applicants who are citizens of Kyrgyzstan and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is conducted through the website of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. 

Citizens of foreign countries register via the link.

Employment

The Alumni Association contributes to their social advancement and development, as well as the utilization of their scientific, spiritual, and economic potential to strengthen the status of INAI.KG as a leading university in Kyrgyzstan in the field of IT technologies.

Graduates are employed in leading IT companies in Germany and Kyrgyzstan, international organizations, financial institutions, and state and municipal authorities such as MSG Group, SAP SE in Walldorf, msg Nexinsure ag, Soprasteria SE, UKA Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG, DemirBank.