Top University Professors
Every year, Kazakhstan hosts the “Best University Lecturer” competition, which evaluates the pedagogical and scientific excellence of faculty members at higher education institutions. The competition attracts leading academics from universities across the country, with 200 participants from 43 institutions taking part.
- Best University Lecturer – 2018: PhD in Economics Aslan Bukimbaevich Tasmaganbetov
- Best University Lecturer – 2021: PhD Meiramkul Dulatkyzy Sayymova
“Bolashak” International Scholarship
- University of Minnesota – Research internship, Department of Economics and Management, Zhandos Bauyrzhanovich Kudaibergenov (2024)
- University of Sussex – Research internship, Department of Jurisprudence, Rauan Serikbayevna Zhaltyrbayeva (2025)
- University of Amsterdam – Research internship, PhD in Economics, Department of Public Administration, Finance and Marketing, Gulnaz Kazhmukanqyzy Demeuova (2026)
- University of Amsterdam – Research internship, PhD in Economics, Department of Economics and Management, Kuralay Maksatovna Balgynova (2026)
Research Projects and Grant Funding
- PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, Finance and Marketing, Aigul Amangeldykyzy Niyazbayeva
Project: “Development of a Model for Social-Labor Mobility and Professional Orientation of Regional Youth” (OGRN AR13268873). Funded by the “Zhas Galym” grant, Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, in the field of social and humanitarian sciences. Project duration: 32 months (2022–2024). - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Management, Aslan Bukimbaevich Tasmaganbetov
Project: “Organizational and Economic Mechanisms for Implementing Bioenergy for Sustainable Development of Rural Areas in Kazakhstan” (OGRN AP13268757). Funded by the “Zhas Galym” grant, Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, social and humanitarian sciences. Project duration: 32 months (2022–2024).
Student Achievements
- Albina Ergalievna Bukharbayeva (6B04104 – Finance)
Participated in the V International Financial Security Olympiad (Krasnoyarsk, September 29 – October 3) as part of the Kazakhstan national team (2025). - Berdesh Ergaliev and Aset Tajibaev (6B04104 – Finance)
Following the results of the national competition organized by the Association of Banks of Kazakhstan on fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and digital solutions in finance, they received the opportunity to undertake an internship at KASE (2025). - Askhat Yesenov and Batyrzhan Sapargali (6B04104 – Finance)
Won third place in the intellectual program “Azamat”, defeating the team from Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University (2025). - Alfiya Eshmukhan (6B04201 – Jurisprudence) and Gauhar Ismagulova (6B04202 – Law and Business)
Participated in the “Tomiris” project, organized by the Women’s Wing of the AMANAT Party and the Academy of Political Management. Successfully passed the selection and competed in the national final in Astana. In the final, they defended their projects and shared experiences with participants from across the country. Completed the “Women’s Political Leadership” specialized training course (November 3–5, 2025).