Department of Painting

The Department of Painting was established in 2007 and began accepting its first students in the 2009–2010 academic year. The department graduated its first students in the 2013–2014 academic year and has produced a total of 84 graduates to date. As of the 2025–2026 academic year, 90 students are continuing their studies in the department.

Admission to the department is conducted through a special talent exam. To apply for the talent exam, candidates must first achieve a minimum score of 100 in our university’s entrance exam. Candidates who meet this requirement are eligible to participate in the talent exam, where they are evaluated based on criteria including drawing, composition, creativity, aesthetic perception, and art knowledge.

The department offers a four-year undergraduate program. To graduate, students must successfully complete a total of 240 ECTS credits and pass all courses. Students are also required to complete internships in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th years. Courses are conducted in both Kyrgyz and Turkish.

The mission of the department is to train artists who are:

• Equipped with knowledge and skills in the visual arts that meet contemporary standards,
• Highly sensitive to artistic expression,
• Productive and capable of original thinking,
• Able to contribute to universal art while preserving their cultural identity.

To this end, students receive comprehensive training in foundational art education, drawing, oil painting, composition, art history, contemporary art movements, and visual culture. During the education process, students develop both individual and collective creative skills under the guidance of expert faculty from Kyrgyzstan and Turkey, contributing to the university’s artistic environment through exhibitions and projects.

Graduates of the department work as teachers in educational institutions, and also as artists, curators, designers, or art consultants in art galleries, cultural centers, visual arts studios, and other art organizations. The high-quality education they receive enables them to achieve artistic success at both national and international levels.