methods for enrolling in universities abroad in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is actively transforming into a regional hub for international education, with plans to open more branches of foreign universities in the coming years. The country currently hosts 23 branches of universities from 12 countries, including prestigious institutions like De Montfort, Coventry, Cardiff, and joint ventures such as the Colorado School of Mines with Nazarbayev University.
In the immediate future, Kazakhstan has plans to open 7 new international university branches during the 2025-2026 academic years. These new branches will be located in various cities, such as Astana, Shymkent, Turkistan, Almaty, Taldykorgan, and Kostanai. Notable universities set to establish branches include Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Cardiff University (UK), Coventry University (UK), Gazi University (Turkey), Woosong University (South Korea), Anhalt University (Germany), and Politecnica delle Marche (Italy).
The government's broader strategy includes attracting more international students, with the goal of increasing the number of foreign students from the current 31,500 in 2024 to 100,000 by 2028. Incentives such as free land for foreign universities building campuses demonstrate Kazakhstan's commitment to this educational growth.
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education, led by Sayasat Nurbek, is actively implementing this strategy, as announced on his Telegram channel. Since 2021, Kazakhstan has signed 33 strategic partnerships with universities from 12 countries. The infographic presented includes university branches, educational programs, admission conditions for both Kazakhstani citizens and foreign students, contacts of admission committees, and QR codes for accessing official university websites.
The expansion of foreign university branches in Kazakhstan reflects the country's strategic goal to boost its international academic appeal and accommodate increasing demand from foreign students, especially from Asia, including India and China. The number of students from Asian countries in Kazakhstan exceeded the number of students from CIS countries for the first time in 2024. Approximately 200 foreign scientists are attracted to Kazakhstan annually.
As Kazakhstan continues to grow as a destination for international higher education, it is positioning itself as a key player in the global educational landscape. For more information, visit the official university websites accessible via the provided QR codes in the infographic.
In the coming years, Kazakhstan aims to open 7 new international university branches, such as those from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Cardiff University (UK), Coventry University (UK), Gazi University (Turkey), Woosong University (South Korea), Anhalt University (Germany), and Politecnica delle Marche (Italy). This educational growth aligns with the nation's goal of increasing the number of foreign students from 31,500 in 2024 to 100,000 by 2028, attracting more international students and boosting Kazakhstan's global academic appeal.
