On September 25, a solemn ceremony of awarding the QS World University Rankings 2026 certificates was held at the Concordia Theater of the S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University. The event brought together representatives of the international ranking agency QS, leaders of Kazakhstan’s leading universities, government officials, students, and faculty members.
The second part of the event was dedicated to the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Bilim Damu Consortium and the international ranking agency QS, marking an important step in strengthening the positions of Kazakhstan’s universities in the global academic space.
Since 2021, Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University has been participating in QS rankings. Over this period, the university has been systematically working to enhance its academic reputation, develop educational programs, research activities, international cooperation, as well as to improve teaching quality and the educational environment for students. The first data submission cycle was carried out in 2022, when the ranking was still known as QS EECA (Emerging Europe & Central Asia).
Today, Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University ranks 41st in QS Central Asia and 641–660 in QS Asia. The university has also joined the Bilim Damu Consortium, which unites Kazakhstan’s leading universities to strengthen the country’s position in international rankings.
For our university, participation in QS is a strategic direction of development and an important tool for integration into the global educational space. We will continue systematic efforts to improve the quality of education, foster scientific development, and expand international partnerships.
Jason Newman, QS WUR Commercial Director, congratulated Kazakhstan’s universities on their achievements and noted:
"Kazakhstan is taking an increasingly significant place on the global educational map. We are pleased to present the certificates here in Almaty and look forward to the next ceremony, which will take place at KBTU in 2026."
The Director of the Bilim Damu Consortium emphasized the importance of this partnership:
"The Consortium has become a platform for uniting the efforts of universities to strengthen Kazakhstan’s positions in international rankings."
