Digital Transformation for Inclusive Doctoral Education in Kyrgyzstan" / D-TIDE-KG

Project number: 101236535 D-TIDE-KG- ERASMUS-EDU-2025-CBHE
Years of activity: 01/11/2025-01/11/2028

Project description and main objectives:
The project "Digital Transformation for Inclusive Doctoral Education in Kyrgyzstan" / D-TIDE-KG aims to address the pressing need for equitable, high-quality doctoral education by leveraging the potential of digital technologies. It builds on the outcomes of previous initiatives and focuses on digitalizing PhD programmes, fostering inclusivity by involving remote regions, and embedding systemic changes in the governance of higher education in Kyrgyzstan. With the active involvement of the Ministry of Education and Science (MES), the project seeks to align doctoral education with EHEA standards and ensure sustainable, long-term impact.

The project objectives are:
1. Digital transformation via the development of an IT platform to create and pilot digital PhD programs, improving access for underserved areas.
2. Harmonization of doctoral programs with European Higher Education Area and Bologna Process standards to enhance global recognition.
3. Capacity building via training academic and administrative staff in digital competencies and program management to improve doctoral education quality.
4. Fostering partnerships between Kyrgyz and European institutions to optimize resources and exchange knowledge. 5. Strengthening governance frameworks and integrating digital doctoral education into national strategies.

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