Manas University

Manas University (Kyrgyz: Кыргыз-Түрк "Манас" университети; Turkish: Kırgız-Türk Manas Üniversitesi; KTMU) is a public university in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Manas University was founded in 1995 by the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Turkey. The charter for the university was signed on September 30, 1995, in Izmir, Turkey.

The university was named after Manas, the legendary hero of the Kyrgyz epic Manas. Manas is a symbol of Kyrgyz culture and identity, and the university was founded with the aim of promoting Kyrgyz culture and education. The first students began their studies at Manas University in the 1997-1998 academic year. The university initially offered programs in Turkology, History, Management, and Computer Engineering.

Manas University is a popular choice for students from all over the world. The university offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students afford their education.

Manas University has played an important role in the development of Kyrgyzstan. The university has produced a generation of highly educated and skilled graduates who have made significant contributions to the country's economy and society. Manas University is also a major center for research and innovation, and it is helping to advance knowledge and technology in Kyrgyzstan and throughout Central Asia.