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History of the University

Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications was established on January 10, 1997, on the basis of the Almaty Institute of Power Engineering (AIP), founded in 1975. The first rector of AUPET was Gumarbeck Daukeev.


It is the first non-state technical university with the status of a non-profit organization. Education is conducted in Kazakh, Russian, and for some specialties, in English.


Our story

Rectors of AUPET

This is the history of leaders who have led the university to its current successes. Each of these outstanding leaders has made an invaluable contribution to the development of science and education.


Bolotov Albert Vasilievich
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1975-1985

Bogatyryov Alexander Fedorovich
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1985-1994

Trofimov German Gennadievich
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1994-1996

Daukeev Gumarbek Zhusupbekovich
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1997-2014

Бакенов Кайрат Асангалиевич
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2014-2016

Сыргалиев Ержан Омирханович
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2016-2017

Сагинтаева Сауле Саветовна
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2017-2023

Сыздыков Мурат Канатович
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2023-2024

Nygymetov Gani Saktaganovich
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2024 - currently

Key Milestones

Key Milestones in University History

The history of our university is marked by significant achievements and a commitment to high standards in education and science. Each stage reflects our aspiration to shape the future in the field of energy and technology.


1975

The Faculty of Energy of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute was transformed into an independent university - Almaty Institute of Energy (AIE)

1978

Began training engineers in the specialties «Radio Engineering» and «Automatic Electrical Communication»

1981

Department of Radio Engineering and Communication established

1985

Improved the material base of the institute: library, educational and scientific laboratories, utility yard, two student dormitories

1985

Department of Electrical Equipment and Power Stations established

1986

Department of Automatic Electrical Communication established

1987

Department of Engineering Cybernetics and specialization «Automation of Technological Processes» established

1988

The institute became financially independent and self-sufficient

1989

AIE became the first university in Kazakhstan certified by the State Education Inspection Commission of the USSR

1996

Almaty Institute of Energy was liquidated and merged into the Kazakh National Technical University as a structural division - educational and scientific complex

1997

The Almaty Institute of Energy and Communications (AIEC) was created - the first non-state technical university in Kazakhstan

1998

The first students were enrolled in a masters program

2001

Department of Telecommunication Systems established

2002

AUES ranked first in the number of students receiving scholarships from enterprises and client organizations

2004

Credit-based learning technology was implemented, and institutional accreditation was completed

2010

AIEC received university status with the right to train doctoral students

2017

AUES College established

2019

The university was renamed Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications named after Gumarbek Daukeyev

2023

A training center for relay protection and Siemens automation opened at Energo University

2024

A scientific and educational hub for space technologies opened

2024

A branch of the German University of Applied Sciences Anhalt was opened

2024

The university’s new strategy for 2024-2030 was approved: construction of a new campus in Kaskelen and development of the Creative Industries Park with the New York Film Academy

2024

A capsule for the construction of a new campus in the city of Kaskelen was laid