03/11/2025
Strong Universities — Factories of the Future
«Kazakhstan strives to become part of the global education market.» These words by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reflect the nation’s concrete course toward bringing the country’s higher education system up to international standards.According to the President, Kazakhstan has established partnerships with 40 leading universities worldwide, and 33 foreign university branches are currently operating in the country. This marks a new stage of academic integration and is the direct result of educational reforms.
The Head of State emphasized the significant role of multilingualism and academic openness in enhancing the country's competitiveness. While many foreign university branches offer instruction in English, Russian, and Chinese, all institutions also include Kazakh language and the history of Kazakhstan as compulsory subjects.This approach enables international students to better understand the country’s national culture and spiritual values, fostering deeper cultural appreciation.
During the Strategic Partners Forum «Қазақстан – академиялық білім аймағы» participants discussed issues of internationalization in higher education, scientific cooperation, and improving the quality of training specialists.
The forum was attended by Laura Karabassova, Rector of K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, along with representatives of the partner institution — Heriot-Watt University (UK).Vice-Rector for Research Chris Turney and Director for International Relations Jared Filippi shared their experiences and discussed prospects for further collaboration.
The partnership between Zhubanov University and Heriot-Watt University is aimed at enhancing the quality of higher education in Kazakhstan, expanding the scope of scientific research, and strengthening the international reputation of regional universities.