Almaty skyline at sunset with the snow-capped Tian Shan mountains behind the city

Bartons presents

Study in Asia 2027

Connect. Recruit. Grow.

Almaty, Kazakhstan 15–16 January 2027

Join us in Almaty for two focused days of networking, partnership building and student recruitment in one of Central Asia’s leading international education hubs.

Why Almaty?

Two Days. Two Opportunities.

Study in Asia 2027 brings together international education institutions, key education agents, prospective students and their families — creating valuable opportunities to build partnerships, generate student leads and strengthen your presence in the growing Central Asian market.

Asia is becoming an increasingly popular destination for international study, creating new opportunities for institutions looking to diversify their recruitment strategies and connect with emerging student markets. Now is the time to explore the region, build your brand and establish valuable connections.

Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city and a major economic, cultural and educational centre in Central Asia, provides an ideal gateway to this growing market. With strong outbound student potential and increasing interest in international education, Kazakhstan offers institutions the opportunity to develop new partnerships, raise brand awareness and engage directly with students considering study abroad.

By joining Study in Asia 2027, you can gain first-hand insight into the market, connect with key education stakeholders and start building your institution’s presence in Central Asia.

Event Programme

What happens across the two days

Day 1 — 15 January

Agent Networking & Market Insights

Build meaningful connections with education agents and gain a deeper understanding of the Kazakhstan market.

  • Guided city excursion
  • Kazakhstan market trends presentation
  • Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with key education agents
  • Welcome networking reception for participating institutions and agents, providing an additional opportunity to continue conversations and build relationships in a relaxed setting
  • Food and beverages

Day 2 — 16 January

Student Recruitment Fair

Meet prospective students and their families and showcase your institution directly to students considering international study.

  • Student recruitment fair
  • Prospective students and families
  • Information sessions delivered by participating institutions
  • Lunch and interpretation support
  • Farewell dinner

Benefits

Why Join Study in Asia 2027?

01

Reach a growing market

Access Central Asia’s expanding outbound student market.

02

Maximise your time

Combine agent networking and student recruitment in one focused visit.

03

Build valuable connections

Meet education agents, prospective students and their families.

04

Increase your visibility

Strengthen your institution’s profile across Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asian region.

05

Gain market insight

Understand local trends, student demand and partnership opportunities.

06

Work with an experienced partner

Benefit from Bartons’ more than 15 years of experience in international education.

What’s Included?

Your participation includes

  • Full event logistics and organisation
  • Guided city excursion
  • Market trends presentation
  • Pre-scheduled one-to-one agent meetings
  • Agent networking activities
  • Welcome networking reception with agents and participating institutions
  • A prestigious event venue in the heart of Almaty
  • Student recruitment fair participation
  • Institution information session opportunity
  • Lunch on Day 2
  • Interpretation support
  • Farewell dinner

Travel, accommodation and other personal expenses are not included unless otherwise specified. Please get in touch with the Bartons team if you require recommendations or assistance with your stay.

Testimonials

What Our Partners Say

We have been working with Bartons for many years on a range of projects, including educational exhibitions in Kazakhstan, both in Almaty and Astana, as well as university tours for school students. Over the years, we have partnered with Bartons on events of different formats and scales — from large exhibitions featuring universities to more exclusive boutique events for private boarding schools. Their team manages every stage of the process with great professionalism and attention to detail: inviting participants, supporting visa arrangements, coordinating accommodation and transfers, organising catering, volunteers and interpreters, as well as receiving participants’ materials and ensuring their delivery directly to the exhibition stands.
Aigul Ichshanova, Director, EduStudio Kazakhstan
We have had the pleasure of working with Bartons for several years, primarily on university tours for our students from Azerbaijan, and they have consistently exceeded our expectations. Their team is highly organised, responsive and always focused on creating a smooth and positive experience for both our students and our team. We have worked with Bartons repeatedly because we know we can rely on them to deliver to the highest standard. Their attention to detail, strong communication and commitment to quality make them a trusted and valued partner.
Gunay Massimova, Director, Baku Education Information Center, Azerbaijan
We have worked with Alina on a few events now and they are always a particular highlight in the year. She approaches everything with a blend of professionalism and fun and most importantly, you can see those attending share the same sense. As a partner, we recognise the quality, the professionalism and the value, all delivered with a level of pre- and post-care with is a cut above, because you can see she cares.
James Barton, Global Director, MPW, UK

Registration

Join Us in Almaty

Be part of Study in Asia 2027 and take the next step in expanding your institution’s reach across Central Asia. Spaces are limited.

Register Today

Spaces are limited. Contact the Bartons team to find out more about participation opportunities.

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