DAAD Information Centre Bishkek

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Our staff are available for face-to-face meetings, by email or telephone to answer any questions you may have about your study or research stay in Germany. We are also happy to assist German students and researchers interested in a stay at a Kyrgyz higher education institution.

Our opening hours

Monday to Friday: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (The office is still closed in June.)
We will be happy to answer your email or telephone enquiries at any time.

Telephone: (+996) 0312 323948 I E-Mail: infodaad-kyrgyzstan.org

We also offer weekly online seminars. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. If you would like to join the online session, please send us an e-mail. We will provide you with the link to enable you to enter the virtual room.

Katja Thevs

Katja Thevs
Director of the Information Centre

Advice on matters relating to research exchanges and higher education cooperation

Viktor Tsoy
Programme Coordinator

Advice on study scholarships (Master’s programmes) and on studying in Germany in general

Meerim Abdylasova
Programme Coordinator

Advice on university summer courses

DAAD Kyrgyzstan

DAAD Information Centre Bishkek

Address: ul.Isanova 143/1
720040 Bishkek

Telephone: +996 (312) 323-948

E-Mail: infodaad-kyrgyzstan.org

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