More than 50 applications were submitted for the competition. The selection process took into account student evaluations of teaching performance, assessments by Academic Quality Committees, and evaluations by senior university leadership. All stages of the competition were conducted in a transparent and open manner.

The honorary certificates and one-week holiday vouchers for two people at one of the best hotels in Vietnam were presented to the winners by the Chairman of the Board of MNU, Talgat Narikbayev. He congratulated the winners as well as the university’s faculty on the completion of the academic year. The aim of the competition is to motivate and reward high teaching performance and to enhance the quality of education.

The Best Teacher from the MNU Law School for 2026 is Aigerim Kusainkyzy. She has been working at the university for about a year and a half and teaches “Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and “Theory of Law.” She holds a Master’s degree in International Law from the University of Montreal (Canada), is a PhD candidate in Public Administration, and is a well-known expert in human rights, gender equality, and constitutional law.

The Best Teacher from the MNU International School of Economics for 2026 is Sagadi Kisikov. He joined the university in the fall of 2024 and teaches “Foreign Policy Analysis” and “International Security.” He holds an MBA in International Public Administration and Management from the University of Southern California (USA), is a PhD candidate in Public Administration and Political Science, and is an experienced expert in international security, peacekeeping operations, strategic planning, and analytical research.

The Best Teacher from the MNU School of Liberal Arts for 2026 is Aizat Zhaksylyk. She has been working at the university for six years and teaches “Basic Foreign Language (I, II),” “Cambridge English B2+, C1, C1+,” and “History of Foreign Language Teaching Methods.” She organizes academic writing seminars for undergraduate and graduate students, conducts workshops for faculty on innovative teaching approaches, and leads the popular intellectual quiz UniQuiz among students in Astana.

The Best Teacher from the MNU International School of Journalism for 2026 is Kalima Tazhikul. She joined the university in December 2024 and teaches “History of the Media Industry in Kazakhstan,” “News Writing I,” and “News Journalism II.” She is an experienced media expert, media critic, book editor, and mentor for students participating in the Republican Subject Olympiad in Journalism.

It is also noted that the winner of the “Best Staff Member of the Year” competition will be announced in the near future.

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The Admissions Office of Maqsut Narikbayev University has officially started its work. Applications from prospective students will be accepted for nearly three months.

MNU’s mission is to serve people by providing quality and accessible education. In the upcoming academic year, the University offers around 30 educational programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, MBA, and DBA levels. Students can also take advantage of academic mobility and dual-degree programs with leading international universities, as well as opportunities to pursue additional specializations.

A key highlight of this year’s admissions campaign is the launch of a new educational program — Artificial Intelligence and Frontier Systems: AI + X. The program provides students with a strong technical foundation in artificial intelligence and equips them with the skills to apply AI across various industries. It also covers emerging fields and includes hands-on project work with partner companies to develop real-world AI solutions. The program is implemented in partnership with Seoul Cyber University (South Korea) and the China University of Political Science and Law (China).

It should be noted that MNU is accredited by 10 prestigious international accreditation agencies and consistently demonstrates high graduate employment rates. Applicants may also participate in the competition for state educational grants and the annual Maqsut Narikbayev Scholarship Olympiad. Applications for undergraduate programs will be accepted until August 25, 2026 (inclusive), while applications for postgraduate programs will be accepted until August 28, 2026 (inclusive).

More information about the educational programs is available via the corresponding link. The Admissions Office operates on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at 8 Korgalzhyn Highway, Astana. For консультации and additional information, applicants may contact the Admissions Office at +7 700 170 30 30 or +7 7172 70 30 30.

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The Olympiad was held from May 19 to 21 at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in Moscow. The event was organized by the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS with the support of the CIS Executive Committee. More than 60 students from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan took part in the competition.

The central theme of the Olympiad was the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States, symbolizing many years of cooperation among member countries. Participants were required to demonstrate their knowledge, analytical skills, and ability to apply statistical methods in practice. The program included team presentations, individual testing, defense of team research projects, and thematic discussions dedicated to current issues in statistics and its role in the modern world.

During the Olympiad, students of the MNU International School of Economics Aslan Seidalin, Aida Ogay, and Nikita Piltsov presented a project on panel data analysis of CIS countries focusing on factors contributing to the gender pay gap. As a result of the competition, Aida Ogay won first place in the individual category, outperforming participants from the Altai Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration and the Azerbaijan State University of Economics. In addition, the MNU team received awards in the nominations “Coverage of a Relevant Topic” and “Competitors’ Choice”.

Earlier, MNU students also became champions of the Central Asian moot court competition Asia Zangeri 2026.

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Maqsut Narikbayev University wishes everyone good health, prosperity, and peace!

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Participants dedicated the race to supporting university alumna Markhifat Gabit. The program included 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km races, as well as a 400-meter children’s relay. The marathon was held with the support of the Astana Triathlon Federation and construction company The Akan Building.

“I am a 2014 graduate of MNU. The marathon is a wonderful sporting tradition, a celebration of sports and charity. It also unites students and alumni of the university. I wish everyone to stay active and keep running. The best starts are always ahead,” said marathon participant Yerlan Mukhamediev.

Funds raised during the event are traditionally directed to students and alumni of the university who are battling serious illnesses. Thanks to collective efforts, assistance had previously been provided to three MNU students.

“I regularly take part in marathons, and this race was simply wonderful. It is great when sporting events have a special charitable mission. The idea of sports for good deeds truly brings people together,” said Chingiz Kadyrov, winner of the 3 km race at the MNU marathon.

The marathon winners received valuable prizes from the event’s partners. In addition to the sporting activities, the organizers prepared an entertainment program for runners and spectators, including a lottery with gifts and prizes.

“The event was organized at a very high level, and everything took place in a warm, comfortable, and harmonious atmosphere. The people around were friendly, communicating and sincerely supporting one another. I do not participate in marathons very often, and the race was not easy, but thanks to the perfect weather, I was left with only positive impressions,” emphasized the Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan, Aleška Simkić.

The MNU Marathon has become an important part of the university’s culture. The event is held annually.

“I am 64 years old and an active marathon runner. I also do swimming and cycling. I am very happy to participate in the MNU charity marathon for the second time. I love running and feel even better every time. It was very exciting to run the distance together with young people,” said marathon participant Eleusiz Parnabay.

It should be noted that last year the MNU Marathon was held in support of student Yersultan Boribek.

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The competition for undergraduate applicants will be held in three stages and will give Kazakhstani applicants the opportunity to win a full tuition grant and scholarship for one of the university’s 13 bachelor’s degree programs. Graduates of 11th grade schools of the current year are eligible to participate. Selection is based on academic achievements, motivation, leadership qualities, and the applicant’s social contribution.

The competition for school graduates includes submitting an application with the required documents, writing an abstract on one of the proposed topics according to the chosen major, participating in an individual online interview, and defending a presentation. UNT scores, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo, CAE, and Kaztest results (only for the “Jurisprudence” and “International Law” programs), as well as awards in national and international Olympiads, will also be taken into account. Applications are accepted until June 21, 2026, and the results will be announced on August 10, 2026.

Meanwhile, bachelor’s degree holders may compete for a full tuition grant in one of the university’s master’s degree programs. Participants are required to submit an application, prepare motivation and recommendation letters, complete an online interview, and write and defend a Research Proposal. Applications from candidates from Kazakhstan are accepted until June 30, 2026, while applications from international candidates are accepted until May 31, 2026.

Applications and detailed requirements are available via the following link.

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Following the results of the competition, MNU teams won first and third places in the Kazakh league, as well as first place in the Russian league. In the final stage, they outperformed teams from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, SDU University, and Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University. In addition, students Yelnaz Kumar and Adilkhan Ondassynov were recognized as the best speakers of the final round.

It should be noted that the moot court competition was conducted in accordance with the rules of administrative legal proceedings. Participants’ performances were evaluated by judges of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, representatives of international law firms, and legal experts. The event was organized by the consulting company Fortune Partners with the support of the Supreme Court, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, and the Judicial Administration.

The competition took place over three months in Astana and Almaty. The project is aimed at promoting national law, advancing legal scholarship and practical legal skills, strengthening interaction between students and potential employers, and training highly qualified legal professionals. Around 100 participants took part in the competition.

It is worth noting that last year MNU students also won prize places at Asia Zangeri.

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The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the 2nd China–Central Asia Forum on Public Administration and Sustainable Development held in Lanzhou, China. Dean of the MNU Graduate School of Law Olga Bektibayeva took part in the forum and delivered a presentation on the possibilities of algorithmic regulation in the field of social justice and the legal limitations of digital states.

The memorandum was signed by Olga Bektibayeva and Tu Silong, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Law at Lanzhou University. The agreement предусматривает the implementation of academic mobility programs, joint research projects, and the organization of conferences, seminars, and symposiums. The parties also plan to jointly supervise doctoral dissertations and arrange research internships for faculty members.

It is worth noting that Lanzhou University ranks among the top 50 universities in China and the world’s top 500 universities. Founded in 1909, it became the first modern university in northwestern China. The university oversees 35 research institutes and offers more than 200 academic programs.

Earlier, Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted an international conference jointly organized with Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, dedicated to discussing the legal architecture of Kazakh-Chinese cooperation.

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The competition lasted for five months and attracted strong interest among students. The initiative was organized to promote a reading culture within the university community. It is worth noting that last year, during an award ceremony for cultural and arts professionals, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that in order to build a progressive state, Kazakhstan must first become a reading nation.

Throughout the marathon, participants read one book each month, exploring works of Kazakh and international fiction, fantasy literature, and business publications. In addition, 55 meetings and discussions were held in the university library, where students answered questions about the books they had read. Another requirement of the мараthon was recording video reviews of the books and maintaining reading journals with personal reflections on the works.

Nine students advanced to the final stage. To determine the winners, an intellectual quiz was organized, during which participants demonstrated detailed knowledge of all the books they had read. As a result of the marathon, Diana Kakharman, a student of the MNU Law School, won first place.

“I am very happy to have been part of the book marathon. It helped me develop a culture and discipline of reading. I have loved books since childhood, and this project became a real challenge for me. Chingiz Aitmatov’s novel Farewell, Gulsary! left the strongest impression on me. The book had a deep emotional impact,” said Diana Kakharman.

The finalists received valuable prizes, including an iPad, a smartwatch, and a smart speaker. The second book marathon is scheduled for the next academic year.

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Bright and eternal memory to our compatriots who fell on the battlefields of the bloodiest war in human history. Maqsut Narikbayev University wishes everyone well-being and peaceful skies above!

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