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 must pass an examination held by the university, while students from Turkey are accepted according to their score at the Student Selection and Placement Center examination, as do other students from Turkic peoples and related communities. By the end of the first semester of the 2011-2012 academic year there were 3809 undergraduate students studying at 9 faculties, 4 high schools, 1 vocational school. Also there were 196 graduate students at 2 institutions. According to the Council of Higher Education, the university has the same status as other universities in Turkey. The education in the university is free; students are provided with “”. 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 medium are Turkish language and Kyrgyz language as well as English language and Russian language. Manas University is represented by a multicultural environment with students from 14 countries and regions. Out of class, students enjoy a lively campus life with a range of sports teams, students clubs, and campus events including contests, festivals, career days, tournaments and more. To supplement learning, KTMU provides internship opportunities for students in the Central Bank of Turkey, the Istanbul Stock Exchange, Turkey Radio and Television Corporation, Turkey Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges, Turkish Ziraat Bank and other institutions. Students may also participate in exchange programs through Mevlana, ERASMUS PLUS, Open World, US Central Asian Education Foundation.
Educational Sciences Education Management and Counselling History Philosophy Sociology Simultaneous Translation Turcology Economics Finance International Relations Management Islamic Studies Communication Sciences Tourism and Hotel Management
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
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.