From March to April 2026, the International Education Corporation (KazGASA) hosted an online competition of best graduation projects. The results were announced during the XII International Festival of Architecture, Construction and Design Schools of Eurasia, dedicated to the 45th anniversary of the Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Since 2009, the festival has been organized on the initiative of IEC (KazGASA) and has established itself as a reputable international platform bringing together leading профиль universities, experts, and young professionals. Its main mission is to enhance the role of higher education institutions in professional orientation, support promising graduates, develop professional dialogue, and strengthen international cooperation in architecture, construction, and design.

Over the years, the festival has been hosted by leading universities in Europe and CIS countries, including Turkey, Italy, Cyprus, Moldova, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, demonstrating its strong international recognition.

The XII festival brought together 43 universities from 16 countries. A total of 201 graduation qualification works were submitted, including 143 diploma projects and 58 master’s theses. Participants presented a wide range of актуальных architectural, engineering, and design solutions reflecting current industry trends.

The festival program included exhibitions of student works, as well as конкурс reviews and professional discussions of the best projects with the participation of an international jury. Experts отмечали высокий уровень подготовки участников, практическую значимость и инновационный характер представленных решений.

The festival confirmed the status of IEC (KazGASA) as one of the key international platforms for professional interaction and exchange of experience in architectural, construction, and design education.