PARTICIPATION OF KAZAKHSTANI UNIVERSITIES IN GLOBAL RANKINGS:ANALYSIS OF DYNAMICS, PROBLEMS, AND PROSPECTS

Baurzhan Bokayev; Zulfiya Torebekova; Nurbek  Aizharykov

doi:10.59787/2413-5488-2025-51-3-%p

Авторы

Baurzhan Bokayev Center for Research and Evaluation
Zulfiya Torebekova Center for Intellectual Potential
Nurbek Aizharykov Center for Research and Evaluation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59787/2413-5488-2025-51-3-%25p

Ключевые слова:

university rankings, Kazakhstan, higher education, internationalization, academic reputation

Аннотация

Global university rankings are increasingly used as tools for assessing university effectiveness and shaping educational policies. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the participation of Kazakhstani universities in the international rankings QS, THE, and ARWU. The study reveals both positive dynamics and persistent institutional barriers for Kazakhstani universities.

The research methodology includes quantitative and qualitative analysis of university positions, as well as comparative analysis. The findings show that the main problems with the global positions of Kazakhstani universities are related to insufficient scientific productivity, limited internationalization, and a disconnect between public policy and institutional practice. Recommendations are provided for the development of the research ecosystem and the transformation of academic management mechanisms.

Биографии авторов

Baurzhan Bokayev , Center for Research and Evaluation

PhD, Professor, Center for Research and Evaluation, Astana, Kazakhstan, e-mail: baurzhanbokayev@gmail.com, ORCID 0000-0002-1037-7085
Zulfiya Torebekova, Center for Intellectual Potential

PhD, Center for Research and Evaluation, Astana, Kazakhstan, e-mail: zulfiya1978@mail.ru, ORCID 009-0008-9583-4177 (corresponding author)
Nurbek Aizharykov, Center for Research and Evaluation

Member of the research group, Center for Research and Evaluation, Astana, Kazakhstan, e-mail: nurbek.aizharykov@gmail.com

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