Manas University

Manas University
Motto "Future is in our hands"(Turkish: "Gelecek Elimizde.")
Type Public Research university
Established 1995
President

Sebahattin Balcı[1]

Asilbek Kulmirzayev[2]
Academic staff
 300 [3]
Administrative staff
 700
Students 5500 (all campuses)[4]
Undergraduates 5000[5]
Postgraduates 200[5]
Location Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Campus Djal (500 acres/2.00km² Cyngyz Aitmatov Campus)
Colors

Red, White, Yellow

              
Website www.manas.edu.kg

Manas University was founded according to the agreement between governments of Republic of Turkey and Kyrgyz Republic about establishment of Kyrgyz Turkish Manas University in the Kyrgyzstan's capital city Bishkek, which was signed in Izmir on 30/09/1995, which was afterward approved by the competent authorities of both countries. Studying process at the University started in 1997-1998.
To be accepted to the University, students from Kyrgyz Republic are supposed to pass through the examination hold by the University itself, while students from Turkey are accepted according to their score at the Student Selection and Placement Center examination (TCS), so do other students from Turkic peoples and related communities.
By the end of the first semester of the 2011-2012 academic year there was 3809 undergraduate students studying at 9 faculties, 4 high schools, 1 vocational school. Also there are 196 graduate students at 2 institutions.
According to the Council of Higher Education (Turkey), the University has the same status as other universities in Turkey.
The education in the University is free, students are provided with “Academic Achievement Scholarship”. Textbooks are supplied. Educational scholarship is given by the Republic of Turkey Government. Students are provided with cheap lunch and can apply for accommodation in the dorms.
Teaching Languages are Turkish Language and Kyrgyz Language as well as English Language and Russian Language.
Manas University is represented by a Multicultural Environment (a variety of students from 14 different countries and regions) Out of class, students enjoy a lively campus life a range of sports teams, students clubs, and campus events including contests, festivals, career days, tournaments and more. To supplement students' learning, KTMU provides internship opportunities for students in The Central Bank of Turkey, The Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE), Turkey Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), Turkey Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB), Turkish Ziraat Bank and other institutions in various fields (Tourism, Industry, Trade, Communication, etc.). Students may also participate in exchange programs through Mevlana, ERASMUS PLUS, Open World, US Central Asian Education Foundation.

Research Centers

Biotechnology and Biodiversity Research Center
Central Asian Studies Center
Continuous Learning Center
Distance Education Center
Students Selection and Placement Center (SSPC)
Turkic Civilization Research and Application Center

Technology Center and Laboratories

The following laboratories that established to develop the quality of education, scientific research, and practice skills of our students also support our university's educational activities as well.
Biochemistry Laboratory
Histology / Morphology Laboratory
Advanced Computing Laboratory
Distance Learning Application Center
Statistics Laboratory
Computer Graphics Laboratory
Laboratory Fiction
Animation Lab
Graphics Lab
TV Studio
Central Research Laboratory (HPLS)
Environmental Analysis and General Chemistry Laboratory
Internet Programming Laboratory
Biomonitoring Laboratory
Software Development Laboratory
Research-Based Advanced Computer Laboratory
Laboratory of Anatomy
Histology / Embryology Laboratory
Microbiology Laboratory
Laboratory of Parasitology
Laboratory of Biochemistry
Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory of Animal Nutrition
Garden and Field Crops Laboratory
Fitopology Laboratory
Laboratory of Entomology and Nemotology
Theatre Laboratory
Kitchen Laboratory
Laboratory Service Bar
Front Office Laboratory
TUMDER - Translation Application and Multimedia Laboratory
Concrete Laboratory
Laboratory of Automotive
CAD Laboratory
Laboratory of Modern Office
Masonry Workshop
Wood Workshop

Graduate Schools and Programs

* Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Biology (MSc)
Mathematics (MSc/PhD)
Computer Engineering (MSc/PhD)
Environmental Engineering (MSc)
Food Engineering (MSc/PhD)
Chemical Engineering (MSc)

* Graduate School of Social Sciences
Educational Sciences ( Msc / Phd )
Education Management and Councelling( Ms)
History ( Ms / Phd )
Philosophy ( Ms)
Sociology ( Ms )
Simultaneous Translation ( Ms)
Turcology ( Ms / Phd )
Economics ( Ms / Phd )
Finance ( Ms / Phd )
International Relations ( Ms )
Management ( Ms / Phd )
Islamic Studies ( Ms)
Communication Sciences ( Msc/Phd )
Tourism and Hotel Management ( Ms)

Under Graduate Schools and Departments

Department of Horticulture and Agronomy
Department of Plant Protection
Department of Animal Science

Department of Journalism
Department of Public Relations and Advertising
Department of Radio, Television and Cinema

Department of Economy
Department of Management
Department of Finance
Department of International Relations
Department of Finance and Banking

Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering
Department of Ecological Engineering
Department of Food Engineering

Department of Painting
Department of Graphics

Department of Western Languages
Department of Eastern Languages
Department of Educational Science
Department of Philosophy
Department of Sociology
Department of History
Department of Turkology
Department of Translations

Department of Mathematics
Department of Applied Mathematics and Informatics
Department of Biology

Department of Islamic Studies
Department of Religious Studies

Schools

Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching
Department of Coaching Education

Department of Music Arts
Department of Scene Arts

Department of Tourism and Hotel Management
Department of Travel Business and Tourism Guidanсe
Department of Gastonomy and Сulinary Arts

Department of Language Teaching
Department of Foreign Languages

Vocational schools

Life and Housing

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University provides students with several housing options. There are two new dorm buildings housing a total of 1456 students, and one subdivided apartment building housing a total of 900 students. All dormitory facilities are modern, well-maintained, and have 24 hour heat, gas, electricity and water. In gender-segregated dorm rooms, four students share a spacious room furnished with beds, desks, chairs, cupboards and wardrobes. Rooms are designed to be light and filled with natural light. On each floor there are shared laundry, lavatory and shower facilities. Both dorm buildings have first floor cafes where students can study and chat. Student housing is located within the Jal campus, only several minutes walking distance away from the library, campus center, sports complex, and classroom buildings. In their first year, many non-Bishkek resident students choose to take advantage of the housing available on campus. In their second year, students may choose to remain in the dorms, live in a university-owned apartment, or seek private accommodation outside of the university

2014-2015 dorm rates are as follows: Dorm Building: 400 som (~$7)/month Student Houses: 900 som (~$15)/month Shared Campus Apartment: 400 som (~$7) /month

Dorm buildings have 24 hour gate guards to ensure student security. Individual rooms have locks on the doors, and lower-floor windows are secured. Non-students are not allowed into the dorms, and in the past years there have been any incidents of crime in the on-campus dorms. Surrounding areas are lit at night and campus grounds are patrolled 24/7 by campus security. KTMU provides a secure environment for living, studying and leisure at all hours of the day.

References

  1. ↑ "Manas Rektor". Manas University. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Manas Co-Rektor". Manas University. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ "Tab C Enrollments". Manas University. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
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External links

Coordinates: 42°50′05″N 74°34′31″E / 42.8348°N 74.5753°E / 42.8348; 74.5753

  1. ↑ http://dep.manas.edu.kg/departments
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