DKU invites all interested parties to participate in our annual program exploring the sustainable
development of Central Asia. Our program will not only deepen your knowledge of Central Asia,
but also allow you to explore the local colorful culture and make new friends.
During the program participants learn the fundamentals of sustainability with a Central Asia
regional focus on the economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development.
Specific modules explore sectors in greater detail, such as resource management, policy, and
energy. Participants learn examples from Central Asia to enhance the course in conjunction with
best practices and examples from around the world.
Advanced participants have the opportunity to complete an internship or can choose to complete
a research project in collaboration with local experts. Both options will receive support from the
DKU scientific staff to monitor the work and provide local assistance.
The scientific activities of the DKU are aimed at contributing to the sustainable development of
Kazakhstan and the Central Asian region. A distinctive feature of DKU is the close interweaving of
research and practice-oriented learning. The university is actively pursuing the expansion of basic
and applied research on the basis of research institutes.