Kyrgyz National University

Kyrgyz National University named after Zhusup Balasagyn, located in the city of Bishkek, is one of the most popular higher education institutions in Kyrgyzstan. It was founded in October 1925 and was originally called the Kyrgyz Institute of Education. In 1928, it was transformed into a Pedagogical College, and since 1932 - into a Pedagogical Institute. The university received its modern name in 2002.

Currently, training at the Kyrgyz National University named after Zhusup Balasagyn is carried out in 54 specialties, about 1,000 teachers work here. As of 2010, the number of students was 22,000.

The university includes 9 faculties, 2 research centers, as well as 4 small colleges and a huge library, which includes educational, scientific and fiction literature. The university library is located in 8 buildings, its staff includes about 60 employees. In May, the day of the creation of the Kyrgyz Institute of Education is celebrated, about 30,000 people annually gather for the celebration.