Two Decades of Transformation in Higher Educational System of Kazakhstan

This paper explores transformation of higher education system in Kazakhstan since 1991. The research unravels successful experience in the field and challenges. It covers issues of institutional change, faculty, research, university, funding, standards and leadership. The paper offers recommendations in improving state of art in higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan based on international approaches and local realities.

Authors:

• Y. Bek-Ali
• K. Gabdullin

Keywords:

• higher educational institution
• Kazakhstan
• transformation

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