Structure. History

History of Establishment and Development of the Educational Institution

Bishkek Technical College has a rich and consistent history closely connected with the development of industry and the vocational education system of the republic.

The educational institution was established in 1951 as the Bishkek Machine-Building Technical School on the basis of a Resolution of the Government of the USSR and Order No. 404 of the Minister of Armaments of the USSR dated June 18, 1951. The main purpose of its establishment was to train mid-level specialists for industrial enterprises of the sector and the republic.

After the collapse of the USSR, in accordance with Resolution No. 5831 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan dated December 26, 1991, the Bishkek Machine-Building Technical School was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Education of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan.

By Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 36/1 dated February 5, 1996, the educational institution was renamed the Bishkek Technical Technical School.

By Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 603 dated December 18, 1996, and the subsequent Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 369/1 dated December 31, 1996, the technical school was transferred to the structure of the Kyrgyz Mining and Metallurgical Institute as a structural subdivision with separate financing, without the status of a legal entity.

In order to deepen the reform of the education system and improve the quality of training of mid-level specialists, Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 390 dated May 31, 2006, recognized the previous Resolution of the Government (1996) on the transfer of the Bishkek Technical Technical School to the Kyrgyz Mining and Metallurgical Institute as invalid.

By Orders of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 580/1 dated September 12, 2006, No. 612/1 dated October 3, 2006, and No. 617/1 dated October 4, 2006, the legal status of the technical school was restored, the Charter of the Bishkek Technical Technical School was approved, and the separation act between the technical school and the mining institute was adopted.

By Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 182/1 dated March 18, 2009, the Bishkek Technical Technical School was renamed Bishkek Technical College.

On April 27, 2009, the college received a Certificate of State Re-registration (registration number 56483-3301-U-e, OKPO code 00238977) from the Bishkek City Justice Department. The Charter was registered on May 7, 2009 (State Registration No. 0087655).

Today, the teaching staff of the college consists of 61 instructors, including 11 part-time lecturers. All instructors have higher education; three instructors hold the academic degree of Candidate of Sciences, and four are Honored Workers of Education, ensuring a high level of specialist training and sustainable development of the college.

Passport of the Secondary Vocational Education Institution

Full name of the college:
Bishkek Technical College of I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University

Short name:
BTK KSTU named after I. Razzakov

Year of establishment:
1951 (Established by the Resolution of the USSR Government and Order of the USSR Ministry of Armaments No. 404 dated June 18, 1951)

Administration:
Director – Kasymbek Keneshovich Kelebaev, Candidate of Technical Sciences

Licenses

• No. S2023-0005 dated February 15, 2023 – unlimited validity
• No. E2019-0101 dated July 26, 2019 – unlimited validity

Specialties

• 100203 — Information Security of Automated Systems
• 130403 — Open-Pit Mining
• 151001 — Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 190304 — Technical Operation of Railway Rolling Stock
• 190503 — Operation of Transport Electrical Equipment and Automation (by transport types except water transport)
• 190701 — Organization of Transportation and Transport Management (except air transport)
• 230109 — Software for Computer Engineering and Automated Systems
• 230110 — Maintenance of Computer Equipment and Computer Networks
• 230111 — Programming in Computer Systems
• 270204 — Railway Construction, Track and Track Facilities
• Experimental — Ecology and Energy Efficiency
• Experimental — Software Engineering

Student Body

Total number of students: 1,040

Teaching Staff

The college has been operating for more than 70 years, providing both theoretical and practical training.

• Total number of teachers: 43
• Full-time teachers: 37
• With higher education: all
• With pedagogical education: 16
• Candidates of Sciences: 2
• Honored Educators of the Kyrgyz Republic: 7

Average staff age: 39 years.
Teachers regularly undergo professional development training.

Material and Technical Facilities

• Total area of educational and laboratory premises: 3,680.2 sq. m
• Indoor gym area: 368.3 sq. m
• Cafeteria seating capacity: 50 seats
• Assembly hall: 236.5 sq. m
• Reading hall: 145 sq. m

Library collection: 61,408 copies, including:

• Educational literature: 53,206 copies
• Teaching and methodological literature: 891 copies
• Fiction: 7,311 copies

Reading hall seating capacity: 100 seats

Electronic Library: MyLOFT

International Cooperation

The college has cooperation agreements with:

• St. Petersburg Mechanical Engineering Academy named after Zh. Ya. Kotin
• Petrovsky College (St. Petersburg)
• Electromechanical Engineering College (Russia)
• Ust-Kamenogorsk Higher Polytechnic College (Kazakhstan)
• Aksu College named after Zhayau Musa (Kazakhstan)

There is also an agreement with the Kotin Mechanical Engineering Academy on academic exchange of students, teachers, and researchers.

Partners

The college cooperates with major enterprises and organizations, including:

• Bishkek Thermal Power Plant (Electric Stations OJSC)
• National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan (various branches)
• Kyrgyztelecom
• State Tax Service under the Ministry of Finance
• Small Hydropower Plants OJSC
• National Radio Television Center
• Bishkek Stamping Plant
• Center for Digital Technologies
• Auto Assembly Plant
• Skynet-Telecom LLC
• Kyrgyzkomur State Enterprise
• Bishkekteploenergo Municipal Enterprise
• Bishkek Trolleybus Department
• Toktogul Hydropower Cascade
• Kum-Shagyl CJSC
• Automash-Radiator LLC

(and others)

Automated Educational Management System

Since 2017, the AVN Information System has been implemented. All teachers and students receive accounts.

AVN provides:

• Modular grading
• Final course assessments
• Student and group ranking
• Online state examinations in history, language, and geography

Since the 2024–2025 academic year, the Online KSTU system has been introduced for communication between teachers and students. It includes teaching materials, tests, syllabi, and assignments.

Electronic journals are also used, with access provided to parents for monitoring attendance and performance.

Accreditation Certificates

• Program 130403 “Open-Pit Mining” — accredited until April 29, 2027
• Programs 151001, 230109, 230110 — accredited until April 29, 2029
• Program 230111 “Programming in Computer Systems” — accredited until July 6, 2026

Legal Address

Bishkek Technical College of I. Razzakov KSTU
215 Chui Avenue, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Phones: +996 (312) 610-180, 612-9042
Website: www.btk.kg
Email: btk@btk.kg

Mission

BTK KSTU aims to create a reliable, accessible, and flexible educational environment for training competitive specialists who can easily integrate into production processes.

Vision

The college strives to align with the Industry 4.0 development model and provide lifelong career support for graduates.

Values

• Academic freedom
• High teaching qualifications
• Innovation and creativity
• Integrity and quality
• Responsibility

Management Principles

• Openness and democratic governance
• Social responsibility
• Fair treatment of all staff members
• Cooperation between structural units
• Systemic thinking development
• Professional integrity at all levels

Strategic Development Priorities

• High-quality education aligned with international standards
• Internationalization of education and research
• Implementation of the “Open College 4.0” concept
• Digital transformation of management systems

Key Programs

1. Quality Education
2. Advanced Science and Innovation
3. Human Resource Development
4. International Cooperation Expansion
5. Infrastructure Development
6. Digital College
7. Social and Development Environment

Expected Results (2025–2028)

• Becoming one of the best vocational colleges in Kyrgyzstan
• Transformation into a digital technologies college
• Strengthened workplace-based learning
• Transition to multilingual education (minimum A1 level in foreign language)
• Increased trust among students, parents, and partners
• Growth in student enrollment, including international students
• Annual salary growth for staff
• Expansion of international partnerships