Republican information and analytical magazine "Modern Education"

The last decade has become an important milestone in the development of the global system of higher education. During this time, universities have reconsidered their approaches to organizing education, managing the educational process, international cooperation, and student engagement. Accelerated digital transformation, changes in the educational model, evolving requirements for the quality of education, and the growing role of transnational education are areas that were pre

The world is expecting results of Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. How many Kazakhstan's universities will be at the top of the list this year? What is the secret of the rise of higher education of the country? What is the mission of a modern university and what to rely on in its development? We had an opportunity to talk to Phil BATY, the Сhief Global Affairs and Chief Operating Officer of THE, Director General of Education World Forum. – Since 2019,

The strategy for the development of higher education and science in Kazakhstan is built on preserving its own strong academic school and actively attracting the world's best practices. In this ecosystem, integration takes place on two levels at once – through strengthening interstate partnerships and through a live, personal dialogue between students and researchers from different countries. The Center for International Programs plays a key role in implementing this course. A

A first-year student orientation ceremony took place at Woosong University Kazakhstan in Turkestan. For the second consecutive year, the university has been training specialists in Kazakhstan in high-demand fields of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. This year, the number of educational grants provided by the Akimat of the Turkestan region doubled – from 100 to 200 – as reported by Modern Education magazine, citing the press service of the Ministry of Science

On September 2, a meeting was held between Acting Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek and a delegation from the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), led by Executive Executive Vice President of the Association He Junke, as reported by "Modern Education" magazine with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Sayasat Nurbek The meeting was also

A solemn opening ceremony of double-degree educational programs between the Academy of Governance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU, Gandhinagar, India) took place in Astana. In the current academic year, 20 students were admitted to the master's degree programs, the magazine "Modern Education" reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of

In Astana, as part of the annual August conference of education workers, a section titled "Pedagogical Education of the Future: Development and Implementation of the National Model" took place, organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The conference was held with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and was dedicated to the theme "Human Capital, Knowledge, and Progress – Key Va

Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex is a life-sustaining foundation and the strategic pillar of the national economy. Here, issues of food security, economic stability, and the country's global competitiveness intersect, rooted in historical traditions and unique natural potential. Today, the industry is entering a phase of profound transformation – from an extensive model to a technological one. Under these conditions, the key factor is no longer simply the presence of agra

August 20, the awarding ceremony for the winners of QAIRU Inflection 2026—a competitive selection process for talented youth to study at Qazaq AI Research University (QAIRU) — took place at the Alem.ai International Center for Artificial Intelligence, according to the "Modern Education" magazine, citing the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Following the competition, ten winners received educational grants provided by

From August 24 to 26, the Kazakh National University of Sport in Astana is hosting the FIRST Global Challenge Central Asia 2026, which will determine Kazakhstan's national robotics team. The winning team will represent the country at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026 world championship, scheduled for October 7–10 in Incheon, Republic of Korea, according to the Modern Education magazine, citing the press service of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development

From August 5 to 7, Nazarbayev University is hosting the 14th International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Energy Storage Systems (INESS-2026). The event has brought together more than 200 researchers, engineers, and industry representatives from over 10 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. The conference is organized by Nazarbayev University, the Institute of Batteries, and the Institute of New Materials and Energy Technologies (INMET), reports

In Almaty, a historic event took place — the opening of the first-ever FIDE World University Team Chess Championship. Kazakhstan is hosting 16 university teams from North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Among the participants are Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard universities, whose chess clubs have existed for over a century and a half. Our country is represented at the home championship by the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and the Kazakh National University of Spor

Chairman of the Board – Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev met with the President of the international educational organization Cintana Education, R.F. Rick Shangraw. Cintana Education is an international educational organization headquartered in Tempe (Arizona, USA), specializing in developing strategic partnerships with universities worldwide. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of improving the quality of education in accordance

Earth remote sensing today holds a special place in the system of modern scientific and applied research, forming the basis for space monitoring of the planet. For Kazakhstan as a whole and the East Kazakhstan region in particular, this technology acquires strategic importance, as it allows working with spatially complex, environmentally sensitive, and resource-rich territories. Mountain systems, forests, agricultural lands, water bodies, and natural risk zones form a unique

The Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the global initiative Network School have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, innovation, technological entrepreneurship, and human capital development. Network School brings together entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, and investors from all around the world. Its founder, Balaji Srinivasan, is one of Silicon

Applicants in Kazakhstan have received an additional opportunity to apply for a state educational grant at Anhalt International University. The document submission deadline has been extended until August 10, 2026, as reported by Modern Education magazine with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. State educational grants are available for two study programs: Electrical Engineering and Information Technolo

From July 29 to August 9, Astana will host the international multi-sport tournament «The Games of the Future 2026», which will bring together the best clubs and athletes at the intersection of traditional sports and esports, reports the magazine «Modern Education» with reference to the press service of the Akimat of Astana. The large-scale tournament will feature over 800 participants from more than 50 countries. Over the course of 12 days, they will compete for a prize pool

From July 13 to 21, 2026, the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) was held in Shanghai (People's Republic of China). About 700 schoolchildren from 117 countries participated in one of the world's most prestigious and oldest intellectual competitions.. Following the Olympiad, the Kazakhstan national team won 3 silver and 3 bronze medals. The silver medalists are: Timur Murat, a 12th-grade student at Haileybury Almaty International School; Ali Erkebulanovich, an 11th

On July 22, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, held a meeting with Youngsuk Chi, KAIST Distinguished Professor, Chairman of the Board of Elsevier, and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of RELX Group. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening scientific infrastructure, expanding Kazakhstani scientists' access to international research and analytical databases, and prospects for further developing strategic pa

Today in Petropavl, the first graduates of the joint academic programs between Kozybayev University and the University of Arizona received dual diplomas - one from a Kazakhstani university and one from an American university. The ceremony marked an important milestone in the development of international cooperation in higher education, Modern Education magazine reports, citing the press service of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Hig