Navigating Admission into Overseas Universities within Kazakhstan
In a significant move towards becoming a hub of education in Central Asia, Kazakhstan has been actively pursuing strategic partnerships with universities from various countries. These partnerships, initiated since 2021, currently involve institutions from the UK, Italy, China, Russia, the USA, France, South Korea, and others. As of the current year, there are 23 branches of foreign universities operating within the country.
An infographic has been presented, detailing these university branches, their educational programmes, and the admission conditions for both Kazakhstani citizens and foreign students. However, it's important to note that the infographic does not provide new information on the current number of foreign students studying in Kazakhstan (over 31,000) or the annual influx of foreign researchers (around 200).
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev tasked the opening of branches of top foreign universities in Kazakhstan in 2022, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education is actively implementing this directive. Plans are in place to launch 10 more branches of foreign universities by 2025. The infographic includes contacts of admission committees and QR codes for accessing official university websites.
The influx of foreign researchers significantly bolsters Kazakhstan's scientific potential. This strategic move towards international collaboration is part of a larger strategy to transform Kazakhstan into an educational hub of Central Asia. Despite this strategy not specifying a new number of branches of foreign universities to be launched by 2025, as previously mentioned, the country's commitment to this goal remains steadfast.
Interestingly, the infographic does not offer new information on the number of students from Asian countries surpassing those from CIS countries for the first time in 2024. This significant shift in demographics is a testament to the growing appeal of Kazakhstan's educational institutions on the global stage.
In conclusion, Kazakhstan's strategic partnerships with foreign universities and its commitment to becoming an educational hub of Central Asia are clear. The country continues to attract a significant number of foreign students and researchers, bolstering its scientific potential and global standing.
