Expanding Horizons: UNYP’s New Office in Kazakhstan

This week marked a significant milestone for the University of New York in Prague: the official Opening Ceremony of the UNYP Representative Office in Almaty.

More than the launch of a new office, this moment represents the beginning of a new chapter for UNYP and for international education in Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asian region. Additionally, it reflects our long-term commitment to expanding access to high-quality global education. It also shows our dedication to strengthening academic connections between Europe, the United States, and Central Asia.

The opening ceremony brought together leaders from the education and business communities, strategic partners, alumni, and friends. They share a common belief: that international education opens doors to global opportunity.

We were honored to welcome distinguished guests, including:

• Ms. Klara Zeldova, Representative of the Czech Embassy in Kazakhstan
• Lyudmila Ten, CEO of Forbes Kazakhstan
• Alister Bartholomew, President of Primus Education
• Senior representatives from the international education sector and UNYP’s academic partners
• UNYP alumni who joined us to celebrate this important milestone

The UNYP Representative Office in Almaty will serve as a regional hub, providing students, parents, schools, and partners with direct, reliable guidance on studying at the University of New York in Prague. Moreover, the office will support informed decision-making and strengthen collaboration across the region.

Our mission is clear: to make high-quality American and European education more accessible, transparent, and closer to home for students in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making this vision a reality. This opening is not an endpoint—it is the foundation for what comes next.