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University News

  • Guest lecture: "Features of Collaboration with Foreign Partners, Tour Operators, and Digital Platforms"

    On January 22, 2026, as part of the minor course “Event Management”, a guest lecture was held for Year 4 students of the Educational Program 6B11101 “Tourism” and Year 3 students of the Educational Program 6B11102 “Restaurant and Hotel Business”. The guest speaker was the Head of the Marketing Department at Almaty Tourism Bureau - Daurzhan Kopzhanov, who shared practical experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. The lecture covered marketing and advertising topics, as well as collaboration with international partners, tour operators, and digital platforms. The discussion focused on mechanisms of international cooperation, promoting events in foreign markets, working with professional networks and platforms, and the requirements and standards set by international partners in the event industry.

    Jan 22, 2026

  • Special Lecture by Professor Kim Sang-chol of Hankuk University (Republic of Korea) for Students of the Korean Department, Faculty of Oriental Studies

    On January 22, 2026, a special lecture was held at Abylai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages by Professor Kim Sang Cheol of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. The lecture was titled “Changes in the ‘New Great Game’ in Central Asia in the 21st Century and Competition in the Sphere of Soft Power (Based on a Comparative Analysis of the Reactions of the Younger Generation in Kazakhstan and Korea).”

    Jan 22, 2026

  • Participation of AblaikKhan University in the final session of the adapted simulation of the United Nations Conference (Model UN)

    Students from the Kazakh blai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages Ilyas Imamzarov (4th year, major International Relations), Kirill Voronin (4th year, major International Relations), and Yerulan Arlanuly (3rd year, major International Law), led by A.E. Toiganbaeva, Head of the International Relations Department, and G.B. Noruzova, Head of the International Law Department, participated in the final session of the adapted simulation of the United Nations Conference (Model UN), which took place on January 22, 2026, at the Sorbonne-Kazakhstan Institute of the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University.

    Jan 22, 2026

  • Opening of the Chinese Speaking Club

    A Chinese Speaking Club has been organized for 1st–2nd year students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies (beginner level) with the support of the Confucius Institute.

    Jan 22, 2026

  • “Chinese Kaleidoscope of Wonders” Inspires Students at the University

    On January 21, the university hosted an engaging cultural and educational event, “Chinese Kaleidoscope of Wonders”, designed to celebrate Chinese culture and broaden students’ intercultural perspectives. The event drew enthusiastic participation from students and faculty alike, unfolding in a warm and interactive atmosphere.

    Jan 21, 2026

Our graduates

For 80 years of its educational activity a whole galaxy of outstanding graduates of Ablai Khan KazUIR&WL was formed, who worked and continue to work in different spheres of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Our university is very proud of each of its graduates who demonstrate “In-Yaz” traditions within their activities, thus giving KazUIR&WL's image a high status both in Kazakhstan and abroad.
The KazUIR&WL Alumni Association was enriched with new faces, whose example is very important for the present and future generations of alumni!
Thank you each and every one of you, dear alumni!

    

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School of integrity

Head of the School of Integrity of the Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages.

Goals and responsibilities:

  • Anti-corruption culture;
  • Open educational institution;
  • Improving the quality of education through the introduction of anti-corruption mechanisms;
  • Anti-corruption legislation in the field of education;
  • Information support;
  • Increasing anti-corruption literacy of all educational institutions;
  • Enhancing anti-corruption behavior of all educational organizations;
  • Making students and teachers leaders in anti-corruption policy.

principles:

  • Publicity and truthfulness;
  • Legal culture of club members;
  • Collective organization of club activities;
  • Respect for the interests, reputation and opinions of club members;
  • Socially useful value;

Realizing the importance of solving the tasks,which set by the Head of State, relating to the elimination and prevention of acts against corruption in Kazakhstan, including in the education system, the University developed a system of preventive measures:

  • a special program - database - "Automated Control System" W ( 'ACS database 1C ") KazUIR & WL, which enables you to record and control all rating results exhibiting students without the ability to edit the results of the physical count Registrar Office experts (RR) of the University;
  • operates the "Personal e-mail of the teacher's office" on the University website, where only the teacher has the opportunity to expose the student assessment. Each teacher has a "Username" and "Password" to access their e-magazine for the nomination of all the student assessments of rating;
  • a list of students for grading in the list is formed automatically from the "database automation 1C" system "Personal e-mail account of the teacher" - after inspection by experts PR, according to the load carried out by the teacher in recognition of his disciplinary group of students - enshrined in the document "Personal timetable ". Taken into account during the scoring (last date of invoice, the method of control and so forth.);
  • ranking list, which is generated and printed from the system has several degrees of protection - a special code number, which is formed by a certain algorithm and electronic seal.

Operates three-stage examination exams tracking and grading:

  • own teacher - the teacher evaluates the student's own work and exposes the evaluation
  • computer exam - Written exam assesses the student's computer program, which has access to only the developer of the program
  • encrypted exam - the teacher does not know the identity of the student when checking student work. When an encrypted method of handling encrypted system for the particular algorithm, then the teacher evaluates the work and performance evaluation method of deciphering get into the system automatically, without editing by the teacher
 

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Faculty deans contacts

Dean of the Pedagogical Faculty of Foreign languages
Ph.D., Professor
Aibarsha Islam

+7 (727) 292-08-05 (вн.2707)

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Dean of the Faculty of Translation and Philology
Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
Baglan Mizamkhan

+7 (727) 272-89-91

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Dean of the Faculty of Management and International Communications
Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor
Zhubanova Mariyash Kharazimovna

+7 (727) 292-08-00 (вн.3320)

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Dean of the Faculty of East Studies
Ph.D., professor
Kagazbayeva Elmira Maratovna

+7 (727) 292-03-84 (вн. 2809)

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Dean of the Faculty of International Relations, Law and Business
Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor
Kudaibergenov Nuradin

+7 (727) 292-08-05 (вн.3204)

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Rectorate

Rector
Prof. Dr.
Salima Kunanbayeva  
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
Prof. Dr.
Assel Chaklikova +7 (727) 292-07-52
+7 (727) 292-03-84 (вн.2213)
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Vice-Rector for Strategic Development
Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor
Dana Kunanbayeva +7 (727) 292-03-84 (вн.1079)
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Vice-Rector for  Science and Innovation
Prof.,  Dr. of  Economics
Maira Uspanova +7 (727) 292-08-00 (вн.2209)
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Vice-Rector for Educational and Methodological Work
Prof. Dr.
Kulgildinova Tulebike +7 (727) 292-08-00 (вн.2207)
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Vice-rector for administrative-organizational work
PhD
Aydin Aymanbekov  +7 (727) 292-38-29
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Vice-rector for youth policy
PhD, Associate Professor
Tatyana Seryozhkina +7 (727) 292-08-05 (вн. 2271)
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Vice Rector for International Relations
Doctor of Philosophy PhD
Zhyltyrova Zhanar Tekesbaykyzy +7 (727) 292-03-84 (вн. 2215)
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International recognition

 

austrian cross of honour for science "Austrian Honorary Cross" for contribution to the development of education and culture
europian quality International award "European Quality"
united europe International award "United Europe" for contribution to European integration
socrat International honorary award "Socrates" for contribution to the intellectual development of the younger generation
lider The honorary title of "Leader of education", was set Cambridge Scientific Association
lomonosov International award "Order of Lomonosov" for contribution to science (Russia)
palm tree International Honorary Award "Academic Palm branch" (France)
palm tree Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World languages has recently received the International Quality Certificate of the Swiss Institute of Quality Standards “SIQS”
palm tree National Certificate and medal "Industry Leader" in the socio-economic sector
palm tree International award in the field of scientific researches "The name in science"
palm tree University leader appreciation award in recognition of igniting and cultivating a team of professionals in the values and spirit of the Erasmus+ program

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The development strategy of the University

A unified scientific and educational, professional and innovative infrastructure of the university

Training of a new competitive generation of graduates through the modification of the major specialties according to demands of world and national labour market

Integration of science-education-innovations

Innovation-oriented training and retraining of teachers staff inside and outside the country

Internationalization of higher special vocational education and corporative scientific and research cooperation with foreign scientific and education community

Participation of the university in the activity of internationally recognized syndicates and organizations

Modernization and development of infrastructure, material and technical base and computerization of the university

Strategy of KazUIR&WL 2016-2019

Organizational structure 2016

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Mission KazUIR & WL Ablai Khan

A modern innovation-oriented university of international and adaptive type as a unified scientific-educational complex which provides training of competitive and highly qualified specialists for multi-vector international cooperation of the country in terms of realization of development strategy of the Republic of Kazakhstan .

Strategic vision

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages is a world class university, a leader and methodical centre for innovative development of foreign language training system. It has an effective system of strategic management and trains competitive specialists in accordance with international educational standards and requirements.

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Our university

 

The history of formation and development of Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages is closely related to the development of foreign language teaching in the country. Established in the Soviet period in 1941, after gaining the status of university it began a new page in its history. There are all conditions for training highly qualified specialists in various branches of humanitarian foreign language and international profile.

A key principle in the development of Ablai khan University is to get everything best and modern, relying on great pedagogic traditions of the past. Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages is among 5 top universities in Kazakhstan and it has kept its leading position in Kazakhstani higher school due to the fact that it is a recognized multi-profile scientific and educational institution providing teaching in 14 world languages. This implies a great responsibility on university because increasing role of education represents a strategic resource in formation of national competitiveness.

At the present time there are 7 departments of Bachelor’s program: department of translation and philology, pedagogical department, department of management and international communication, department of international relations, department of economy and law, department of oriental studies, department of additional education.

The main criterion of our activity is a demand for our graduates. The graduates from our university are competitive and sought after due to high estimate of the quality of their education by employers. To ensure this education there are highly qualified teaching staff, modern content of study programs, material and technical base and well-developed organization of academic process.

Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages is a member of 14 prestigious international associations: International Association of Universities (UNESCO), Eurasia-Pacific United, of 3 international tourism associations (ATLAS, AMFORTH, EURHODIP), International Association of French-speaking universities (AUF), International Academy of sciences of higher school, Association of Schools of international relations (MGIMO) UMO, MSLU, European Language Council (ELC), Consortium of humanitarian universities of SCO member states, Consortium of Linguistic Universities of EAEC member states, Association EUPRERA (The European Public Relations Education and Research Association) Belgium, The European Association for International Education (EAITE).

Six specialties of the university have undergone an international accreditation process of study programs by International Agency for Quality Assurance AQAS. The international accreditation defines the character and individuality of the institution, scale of specific knowledge, reflects the traditions and values of the university, sets its priorities. For Ablai khan University accreditation is a means of self-regulation, improvement of the quality of education, assurance of transparency for public, correspondence with all requirements of international standard.

Speaking about renovation and rapid development of all parts of university life, we should mention a significant increase and modernization of the university’s material base over last years. Both the rooms of academic buildings and sports centre are getting renovated, which is related to implementation of perspective plans of development of Ablai khan University as a leading university, which provides a foreign language education in Central Asia region.

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Announcements

  • Everyone Has Their Own Everest: A Meeting Between KazUIR&WL Students and Anar Burasheva

    On January 28, 2026, Kazakh Abai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages hosted a meeting between students and Anar Burasheva—the first woman from Kazakhstan and Central Asia to officially complete the Seven Summits program, inscribing the name of a Kazakhstani woman in the global history of mountaineering.

    Jan 28, 2026

  • Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO)

    Within the framework of the Student Internship Program, Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO) invites students to participate in a professional internship!

    Jan 27, 2026

  • Mental Health Without Filters: A Lecture for KazUIR&WL Students

    On January 26, an important meeting dedicated to students’ mental health took place at the Kazakh Ablai Khan UIR&WL. Mental well-being is one of the key components of the modern educational and developmental process. More than 70 first-year students from the Faculty of Oriental Studies gathered for an open and honest discussion about issues that concern many young people today: emotional well-being, anxiety, and the importance of timely self-support and support for others.

    Jan 26, 2026

  • «Chinese Kaleidoscope of Wonders»

    We invite you to the «Chinese Kaleidoscope of Wonders», an evening where you will immerse yourself in the rich world of Chinese culture: cuisine, calligraphy, painting, poetry, dance, literature, and much more. Discover the harmony of traditions, talent, and inspiration!

    Jan 20, 2026

  • REGIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION IN THE DISCIPLINE “BUSINESS PLANNING”

    JSC Abylai Khan Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages is holding a Regional Student Competition in the discipline “Business Planning” on November 27, 2025, among students of the 041 – Business and Management field of study from higher education institutions across Kazakhstan.

    13 teams are taking part in the competition, including:

    • L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU)
    • Astana International University
    • Shakarim University, Semey
    • as well as representatives of other universities of Kazakhstan.

    Purpose of the competition:

    To develop the scientific-research and innovative potential of university students in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
    The competition aims to promote entrepreneurial thinking, support business initiatives, and create conditions for the implementation of ideas that can influence the social and economic development of the country’s regions.

    Members of the jury include representatives of business structures:

    - Astana Hub — International Technopark of IT Startups

    - Almaty Hub — Regional Center of Digital Technologies under the Digitalization Office of Almaty City

    - MOST Business Incubator — LLP “MOST Business Incubator”, a private organization supporting startups and youth entrepreneurship

    - BRICS Alliance — investor alliance representative: Muktarkanov Timur Gaylollaevich

    - MEAS Group LLP — director, business trainer, accelerator, facilitator: Evgeniya Shefer

    Organizing Committee:

    - Head of SRW/SRS of FMOLaB, PhD, Professor — Akparova A.A.

    - Head of the “Trends in International Business” Project, PhD, Professor — Sariyeva Zh.I.

    - Head of the “StartUp” Laboratory, PhD, Associate Professor — Abinova A.Yu.

    - Lecturer of “Business Planning”, expert, trainer, MSc, Senior Lecturer — Otynbay E.B.

    Languages of the competition: Kazakh, Russian
    Format: Offline / Online

    Nov 24, 2025

Conference

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