In Novosibirsk, the rector of the EKSTU, Zhasulan Shaymardanov, met with the rector of the NSU, Michael Fedoruk. Heads of the universities discussed possibilities of cooperation in the field of Double Degree educational programs, joint research projects with enterprises of the region, scientific research and publications. Issues of participation in the provision of innovative educational programs related to competencies in the field of IT technologies, geology, geophysics and materials science were also considered. In turn, an agreement was reached between universities on the academic exchange of teaching staff and students.