# Kyrgyz Technical University

> university in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

**Wikidata**: [Q6452356](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6452356)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyz_Technical_University)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kyrgyz-technical-university

## Summary
Kyrgyz Technical University is a technical higher education institution located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, founded in 1954. The university has evolved from its original name as Frunze Polytechnic Institute to its current designation as Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1954 as Frunze Polytechnic Institute
- Located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan at coordinates 42.845 latitude and 74.588 longitude
- Current official name: Кыргызский государственный технический университет имени И. Раззакова (Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov)
- Official website: http://kstu.kg/
- GRID ID: grid.444376.6
- ISNI: 0000000106996070
- VIAF ID: 145288976
- Has 6 sitelinks across different language Wikipedias
- Official name changed from Frunze Polytechnic Institute to current name in 1992

## FAQs
### Q: When was Kyrgyz Technical University founded?
A: Kyrgyz Technical University was founded in 1954, originally known as Frunze Polytechnic Institute.

### Q: Where is Kyrgyz Technical University located?
A: The university is located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan at coordinates 42.845 latitude and 74.588 longitude.

### Q: What was the university previously known as?
A: Before its current name, the institution was known as Frunze Polytechnic Institute from 1954 until 1991, and later as Kyrgyz State Technical University.

## Why It Matters
Kyrgyz Technical University serves as a key higher education institution in Kyrgyzstan, specializing in technical and engineering fields. As the country's primary technical university, it plays a crucial role in developing skilled professionals who contribute to Kyrgyzstan's technological and industrial sectors. The university's long history, dating back to 1954, demonstrates its established presence and continuous contribution to the country's educational landscape. Its location in the capital city of Bishkek positions it as a central hub for technical education and research, supporting both the domestic workforce and international collaboration in technical fields.

## Notable For
- One of the oldest technical universities in Central Asia, established in 1954
- Named after I. Razzakov, recognizing contributions to technical education in the region
- Has the distinction of being renamed multiple times throughout its history, reflecting political changes in the region
- Associated with the GRID identifier grid.444376.6, indicating its significance in the global academic network
- Offers technical education in multiple languages, including Kyrgyz and Russian, reflecting the multilingual nature of the region

## Body
### History and Naming
- Founded in 1954 as Frunze Polytechnic Institute
- Official name from 1954-1991: Фрунзенский политехнический институт (Frunze Polytechnic Institute)
- Renamed to Киргизский государственный технический университет имени И. Раззакова (Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov) in 1992
- Known in Kyrgyz as Кыргызский государственный технический университет

### Location and Coordinates
- Located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Geographic coordinates: latitude 42.845, longitude 74.588
- Serves as a central educational institution in the capital city

### Identification and Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000106996070
- ROR ID: 01c9f4y89
- GRID ID: grid.444376.6
- VIAF ID: 145288976
- Freebase ID: /m/03cj6f2
- Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued): 17831865
- Library of Congress Authority ID: no2006130587
- KISTI ID: K000202341

### Official Names and Aliases
- Current official name: Кыргызский государственный технический университет имени И. Раззакова (preferred)
- Historical names: Frunze Polytechnic Institute, Kyrgyz State Technical University
- Additional aliases: Кыргызский государственный технический университет/Kyrgyzskiy gosudarstvennyy tekhnicheskiy universitet, Фрунзенский политехнический институт
- Local variations: Фрунзедеги Политехникалык институтту

### Online Presence
- Official website: http://kstu.kg/
- Wikipedia title: Kyrgyz Technical University
- Wikimedia Commons category: Kyrgyz State Technical University
- Wikipedia languages available: az, be, en, ky, ru, uk
- Quora topic: Kyrgyz-Technical-University
- Google Maps customer ID: 4525339985724331708
- eLibrary.ru organization ID: 15105

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-01-10
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. GRID Release 2016-09-30
4. GRID Release 2016-12-06
5. Quora
6. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
7. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph