Narxoz University has officially become a member of the International Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence – IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence. This significant event took place during the IREG 2024 conference "Artificial Intelligence altering HE and Rankings," held this year on November 7-8 in Bucharest, Romania.
Membership in IREG marks an important milestone in the life of the University and its international connections, serving as a catalyst for its further growth and development. The status in this prestigious association confirms high standards and a commitment to academic excellence and innovation in education. It allows integration into the global expert community, the exchange of best practices, and participation in the development of new ranking methodologies. Additionally, it will enable the University to strengthen its position in international rankings and attract the attention of students and researchers from around the world.
IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence is an international institutional non-profit association of ranking organizations, universities, and other bodies interested in university rankings and academic excellence. It was founded in 2004 by the European Center for Higher Education of UNESCO in Bucharest and the Institute for Higher Education Policy in Washington as the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG). In 2009, it was transformed into the IREG Observatory with the aim of establishing partnerships with theorists and practitioners in the field of academic ranking, strengthening public awareness, and understanding a range of issues related to university rankings and academic excellence.