Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Bekbosun Borubashov noted that the agreement, signed in November 2025, envisions the creation of a campus on the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
According to him, the funding will be provided by the Russian side, which will also select the contractor. Kyrgyzstan will provide a plot of 29.7 hectares in the village of Baytik free of charge and on an indefinite basis. The construction is planned to be carried out in three phases: from 2026 to 2028 (15 billion rubles), from 2028 to 2030 (15 billion rubles), and from 2030 to 2032.
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev asked about the accessibility of infrastructure for people with disabilities and the availability of parking spaces on the campus.
Aibek Chotonov, a representative of KRSU, assured that all necessary conditions would be created and that the process would be monitored by the ministries of construction of Kyrgyzstan and Russia. He also added that the buildings of the campus would be transferred to KRSU for use, and their management would be carried out by the relevant ministries of both countries.
The deputy minister added that the campus will include dormitories, apartments for teachers, lecture halls, sports complexes, a swimming pool, and even a secondary school.Bekeshev expressed his thoughts on the importance of avoiding the creation of artificial directions in educational programs that do not bring real benefits: "I would like the faculty of 'international relations' to make sense, since we have 33 embassies, but only about 1,000 students study annually. They often do not know how to find a job after graduation. We have a shortage of engineers, doctors, and specialists in cybersecurity."
The representative of KRSU added that the university plans to introduce new educational directions such as nuclear physics, medicine, engineering technologies, and urban studies.
Talant Mamytov proposed to create a branch of KRSU in the southern regions, while Mahabat Mavlyanova suggested providing 10% of places for free education.
Additionally, Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva inquired about the financial costs that Kyrgyzstan would incur in connection with the project, noting that the land plot and the provision of utilities require expenses.
Borubaev clarified that the market value of the land and the preparation of sites amount to $30 million.The deputy also asked why the Ministry of Science does not offer such conditions to other universities in the country.
Deputy Minister Gulnur Mamyrova responded that construction is currently underway for a new building of the J. Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University with funding of 500 million soms from the university and 800 million from the state budget. Buildings are also being constructed for the Kyrgyz National University of Culture and Arts, the Kyrgyz Academy of Physical Culture and Sports, a clinic at Osh State University, as well as the campus of Jalal-Abad University.
