Cardiff University to Establish First Branch in Kazakhstan
The milestone was reached during discussions involving Kazakh Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, British Ambassador to Kazakhstan Kathy Leach, Lord Michael German from the U.K. House of Lords, Cardiff University President Wendy Larner, and QCEF representatives.
Minister Nurbek emphasized the branch’s potential to deliver world-class education in engineering, medicine, and biotechnology, with programs tailored to meet international standards. The new branch is set to begin its first courses in the fall of 2025, aiming to elevate Kazakhstan’s educational landscape with its cutting-edge research capabilities.
“This brings the number of new collaborations the Ministry of Higher Education and Science is supporting with international universities to 34 – an amazing achievement,” Kathy Leach said. “It demonstrates the commitment of the government and indefatigable Minister Sayasat Nurbek, not just to raise the quality of education for its own students but also to position Kazakhstan as a transnational hub for education for the growing young populations of wider Eurasia and South Asia.”
Cardiff University is globally acclaimed for its academic and research excellence. It ranks 186th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, 201-250 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, 151-200 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024, and 184th in the Best Global Universities Rankings 2024.
The collaboration underscores Kazakhstan’s commitment to enhancing its higher education sector while fostering international partnerships. With the establishment of this branch, the country takes another step toward positioning itself as a regional hub for quality education and innovation.
