Department of International Relation

International Cooperation Department

The Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage is actively strengthening its global position by fostering international academic collaboration, participating in scientific research, promoting student and faculty exchange programs, and engaging in diverse international initiatives. Our International Cooperation Department is responsible for advancing the university's international relations and plays a vital role in the global integration of education and science.

🎯 Our Main Objectives:

• Expand strategic partnerships to improve the university’s international rankings;

• Establish mutually beneficial and sustainable cooperation with leading universities, research centers, and international organizations worldwide;

• Attract international students and faculty, ensuring their integration and adaptation;

• Organize and develop academic mobility programs (exchange programs, short-term courses, summer schools);

• Provide coordination and support services for participation in international research projects and grant competitions;

• Promote intercultural dialogue and support the exchange of international experiences.

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🤝 Forms of Cooperation

The Silk Road University implements international cooperation in the following key areas:

1. Academic Cooperation:

• Joint degree programs based on bilateral and multilateral agreements;

• Student exchange programs based on credit recognition and integration;

2. Scientific Research Cooperation:

• International research grants, laboratories, and collaborative scientific projects;

• Co-publication of scientific articles with partner universities;

• Participation in international conferences, symposia, and forums.

3. International Academic Mobility:

• Student exchange programs (Erasmus+, Mevlana, ORHUN, DAAD, and others);

• Short-term teaching or professional development programs for academic staff;

• Exchange and training programs for administrative personnel.

4. Cultural and Social Projects:

• International summer schools, cultural days, and language festivals;

• International volunteering programs in the fields of cultural heritage, tourism, and arts;

• Trainings and seminars on global citizenship and international diplomacy.

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🌍 Partner Universities and Organizations

Currently, our university collaborates with over 100 universities, research centers, and international organizations across Asia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and the CIS countries.

We maintain active partnerships with the following prestigious international organizations:

• United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) – Spain

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) – France

• Organization of World Heritage Cities – Asia-Pacific Region (OWHC-AP) – Korea

• International Research Center for Tourism in Central and Southeast Asia (SBC) – Singapore

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – USA

• Silk Road Universities Network (SUN) – Korea

• International Federation for the Protection of the Silk Road (IFPSR)

• Erasmus+ Program – European Union

Partner Higher Education Institutions by Country

Switzerland

• Swiss Education Group

Spain

• UNWTO – UN World Tourism Organization

• EL IES LA ENCANTA de Rojales, Alicante

Germany

• Fachhochschule Dresden – University of Applied Sciences

• Konstanz University of Applied Sciences (HTWG Konstanz)

United Kingdom

• Canterbury Christ Church University

• University of Greenwich

• University of Surrey

Israel

• Holon Institute of Technology

Malaysia

• UCSI University (QS Ranking: Top 300)

• MARA University of Technology (QS Ranking: Top 300)

• Management and Science University (QS Ranking: Top 600)

• City University Malaysia

Republic of Korea

• Gyeongsang National University (QS Ranking: Top 700)

• Jeju Tourism University

• Kwangju Women's University

• Semyung University

• Honam University

• Jungwon University

• Chungbuk Health & Science University

• Korea National University of Education

People’s Republic of China

• Beijing International Studies University (QS Ranking: Top 1100)

• Kainan University (Taiwan) (Global Ranking: ~5000)

• Zhejiang International Studies University (Global Ranking: ~5000)

• Nanjing Institute of Tourism and Hospitality

• Shanghai Tourism Institute

• Guilin Tourism University

• Sanya University

• Beijing Foreign Studies University

Türkiye

• Ege University (QS Ranking: 1001–1100)

• Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (Global Ranking: ~2000)

• Yalova University

• Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University

• Kütahya Dumlupınar University

• Afyon Kocatepe University

• Pamukkale University

• Kappadokya University

• Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

• Isparta University of Applied Sciences

• Istanbul University

• Mevlana Exchange Protocol

Indonesia

• STMIK PPKIA Pradnya Paramita

• Kusuma Negara Business School

• STMIK Jakarta STI&K

• University of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara

• Jakarta Radio and TV Media Communication Academy

• Borobudur University

• Cendekia Abditama Institute of Multimedia Engineering

• STIE Nusa Megarkencana College of Economics

• Trisakti School of Tourism

• Gunadarma University

• IBIT Bali Tourism Institute

• Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya University

• Krisnadwipayana University

• Universitas Esa Unggul

• Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

• Pancasila University

• Bali Polytechnic University

Kazakhstan

• Karaganda Buketov University

• Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University

Russia

• Belgorod National Research University

• Don State Technical University

• Yuzhny University

• Russian State University of Tourism and Service

• Saint Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics

Kyrgyz Republic

• International University named after K.Sh. Toktamatov

• Kyrgyz National University

Tajikistan

• Tajik Pedagogical Institute

• Tajik National University

• Tajik University of Commerce

• Tajik State Institute of Culture and Arts named after Mirzo Tursunzoda

• International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan

Belarus

• Belarusian State University of Physical Culture

Azerbaijan

• Khazar University

Bulgaria

• University of National and World Economy

Poland

• Nysa University of Applied Sciences