The first stop was SDU University, located in the city of Kaskelen. Also known as Suleyman Demirel University, the institution is one of Kazakhstan’s dynamically developing private universities, particularly strong in the fields of information technology, engineering, and business. The university features a modern campus and places strong emphasis on internationalization, offering numerous English-language programs and fostering an active international student community.

The second visit took place at Meta University in Almaty. The institution is known for its innovative approach, with a strong focus on digital skills, entrepreneurship, and modern technologies. Meta University aims to prepare students for the rapidly changing demands of the labor market through practice-oriented education and international collaborations.

At both universities, the PPKE delegation had the opportunity to meet with staff members of the International Offices, who provided detailed presentations of their institutions and outlined potential areas of cooperation and partnership opportunities. The meetings were followed by campus tours, offering insights into the universities’ infrastructure and everyday academic life.

At the end of each visit, the delegation introduced Pázmány Péter Catholic University to interested students, presenting its academic programs and international mobility opportunities. The visits contributed to strengthening PPKE’s international presence and opened up new avenues for collaboration with higher education institutions in the dynamically developing region of Central Asia.