The Board of Directors of Narxoz University approved the candidacy of Kanat Kozhakhmet as President of Narxoz University from June 1, 2024 in connection with the expiration of the employment contract of the current President. The work of Miras Daulenov and the university team under his leadership was given a highly positive assessment. The new leader will have to ensure continuity in the management of the university and focus on further improving academic quality and developing the university’s research activities.
Kanat Kozhakhmet has significant experience working at leading Kazakhstani universities, both in teaching and scientific fields, and in management positions. In 2021-2022, he was the first Provost of Narxoz University, participated in the opening of the School of Digital Technologies and in the structural reorganization of the university. He served as rector of Suleyman Demirel University (2017–2019), and headed Astana IT University (2019–2020). He has a PhD in computer science, computing and management.
“Over the past three years, Narxoz University has come a long way, rightfully earning the reputation of a dynamically developing, modern university in the country and region. Strong international-class teachers, practicing managers and high-level entrepreneurs were attracted. The prestige of Narxoz in the eyes of applicants is growing, and at the same time, competitive selection for almost all specialties is becoming more stringent,” noted Chairman of the Board of Directors Marat Atnashev.
“In the struggle for talent, the University has risen from 33rd to 5th place in the country, graduates’ diplomas are recognized in the European higher education area . Last year, Narxoz was included in 7 international rankings, including the prestigious QS World University ranking . In the employer rating NCE "Atameken" Narxoz for the first time took 1st place among private universities in terms of demand for graduates, and in the ranking In the League of Academic Integrity, the University rose from 13th to 1st place. All this would have been impossible without the incredible efforts, energy and painstaking work of my colleagues, the support of shareholder Bulat Utemuratov, partners, students and graduates, for which I am immensely grateful to them. I am confident that the inherent potential will allow Narkhoz to continue its rapid development,” concluded Miras Daulenov.
