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Results of 2025: Access to Higher Education How many branches of foreign universities were opened in Kazakhstan this year? How is the commercialization of science being carried out?
Results of 2025: Access to Higher Education How many branches of foreign universities were opened in Kazakhstan this year? How is the commercialization of science being carried out?
Zhubanov University hosted a meeting with representatives of Xinjiang University of Finance and Economics (China), focused on strengthening international cooperation. During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for expanding academic mobility programs, developing bilateral cooperation, and launching joint research projects. As part of the visit, the delegation became familiar with the work of the Faculty of Economics and Law as well as the Confucius Institute. The guests showed particular interest …
Construction of a new building for a foreign university has begun in Aktobe. A branch of a leading UK technical university was opened at a regional university two years ago on the instruction of the Head of State. The main academic and laboratory building is now under construction, reports 24KZ. The Heriot-Watt University campus currently enrolls 518 students. They are school graduates from almost all regions of Kazakhstan, as well …
Akim of the Aktobe Region Askhat Shakharov met with Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan Gulzat Kobenova, Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University Richard Williams, and Rector of K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University Laura Karabassova. The meeting focused on the development of education and science in the region, the exchange of international experience, and the strategic development of universities. The regional head noted that, following the President’s directive, an …
Following an initiative by the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, an international campus of the leading British technical university Heriot-Watt University was opened in 2023 at K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University. Construction of the university’s main academic and laboratory building is currently underway. Today, as part of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom, a ceremonial unveiling of a commemorative plaque for the academic and laboratory building took …
Today, December 15, on the joint initiative of K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University and the University of Minnesota, the International Center for the Development of Research Competencies was opened in Kazakhstan for the first time. The new center will function as a modern research platform aimed at fostering a scientific culture and strengthening international academic collaboration. The main mission of the center is to create a sustainable research ecosystem that …
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Zhubanov University and the educational organization OQU SCHOOL in Oral. The new partnership aims to strengthen integration in the field of education between regions, as well as to develop academic, research, and practical skills among school students and university students. The partnership provides opportunities for the implementation of joint scientific projects and creative works under the guidance of faculty members and researchers, for …
Petex, an internationally recognised petroleum engineering software company, has donated educational licences for its IPM software suite to Zhubanov University at no cost. The total commercial value of the donated software amounts to £2,662,347.63 (1,788,000,000 KZT). The package includes licences for the full IPM Suite — PROSPER, GAP, PVTP, MBAL, REVEAL, RESOLVE. These tools are widely used in global industry and academia for well modelling, reservoir analysis, and production optimisation. …
Certificates were awarded to participants of the professional development and retraining course for cultural and leisure sector employees. The course was organized jointly by the Professional and Creative Faculty of K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University and the Innovative Center for Continuing Education “Zhiger”. The training program is aimed at improving the professional competence of specialists working in cultural centers, concert halls, and various creative fields. The course content is based …
The second season of the “Zhubanov” Debate League among the university’s debate organizations has come to an end. The traditional debate tournament, evaluated by 20 judges, brought together 36 factions and more than 100 students. This season, participants were divided into alpha and beta categories, and in each category winning teams and best speakers were determined. The debate tournament, aimed at developing students’ critical thinking, public speaking, and analytical skills, …
As part of the international campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence”, an informational seminar aimed at improving the legal literacy of women and girls was held at the university. During the event, the Chair of the Regional Council of Businesswomen and member of the City Maslikhat, Kulparshin Aidarkhanova, shared comprehensive information on the types of gender-based violence and the support mechanisms provided by governmental and public organizations. Guldanа …
First-year student Arai Nuradin became the Grand Prix winner of the 1st Republican Aitys competition organized by the International Union of Aitys Performers and zhyrshy-termeshe artists. The competition, held in Almaty, brought together 14 poets from 10 regions of the country. Arai Nuradin, a member of the student club «Жас қаламгер» , was recognized as the best participant and was awarded a diploma and a cash prize. The victory of a …