Kozybayev University and the University of Arizona Launch New Educational Programs

The Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, held a working meeting with the leadership of Kozybayev University and the Senior Director for Educational Partnerships of the University of Arizona. The meeting focused on key results and new directions for the development of international academic cooperation between the universities.

The Minister was presented with information about the launch of a double-degree program in business and management implemented in partnership with the University of Arizona. This program is an important step in the development of international educational standards and in training a new generation of managerial professionals.

The meeting also discussed the launch of a joint educational program in marketing with the American university. The program is aimed at training specialists with modern competencies in market analytics, digital tools, and international business processes.

During the event, it was emphasized that the collaboration project between the universities continues to deepen and is transforming into a strategic comprehensive partnership. Today, it goes beyond purely academic interaction and covers a wide range of scientific areas. Joint research is being conducted in the fields of materials science, food security, chemistry, water resources, and ecology.

The universities are forming a sustainable international scientific and educational platform aimed at developing advanced research, training world-class specialists, and integrating Kazakhstan’s science into the global academic space.