Astana | October 31, 2025
International Forum of Strategic Partners “Kazakhstan — A Territory of Academic Knowledge”
Today, a business meeting was held at the Palace of Independence between the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the heads of leading international universities and organizations.
The President emphasized that education and science are strategic fields that unite countries and nations:
“Strong universities are true factories of the future, where ideas are born and the outlines of a more just world are shaped.”
Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek noted that:
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A network of 40 branches of foreign universities is being established in Kazakhstan.
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85% of academic programs are focused on high-tech specializations.
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31,500 international students are already studying in the country, with the number expected to reach 100,000 by 2029.
Among the forum participants were global leaders in education:
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QS President Nunzio Quacquarelli
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President of Cardiff University, Wendy Larner
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President of Beijing Language and Culture University, Peng Duan
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Rector of MGIMO University, Anatoly Torkunov
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President of Minerva University, Ben Nelson
The forum confirmed that Kazakhstan is confidently moving toward the status of a regional educational hub, open to innovation, cooperation, and academic diplomacy.
