The Office of Queen 's University Belfast, based at the School of Economics and Management in Narxoz University, will provide information on the dual degree programme.
On October 17, 2024, the business forum “International Education Through Life” was held at Narxoz University. The event was organized by the School of Economics and Management of Narxoz University with the support of the British Embassy in Kazakhstan.
The event brought together international and local stakeholders to discuss and explore the evolving landscape of transnational education and its future in a rapidly changing world.
As part of the business forum, Narxoz University announced the opening of the branch office of Queen’s University Belfast . Queen’s is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK, included in the ranking of the best universities in the world QS World University Rankings 2024 and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group which consists of 24 world-class, research intensive universities.
"I am delighted at how naturally and rapidly our partnership has developed - in less than a year from a double degree agreement to an institutional presence in Kazakhstan - which speaks of commitment and interest in long-term cooperation and sustainability of relations. The partnership between Narxoz and Queen's University in Belfast will allow us to produce effective leaders who are ready for the challenges of the time in all areas," saidWendy Waring (McKnight), International Partnership Manager, Queen’s University Belfast
Narxoz became the first university in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to form an institutional partnership with Queen's University Belfast. The cooperation between the Kazakh and UK university started at the beginning of this year with the signing of an agreement and the opening of a double degree programme for undergraduates with Queen's University Belfast’s Business School and the School of Economics and Management in Narxoz University.
«The Branch Office of Queen's University Belfast hosted by Narxoz University will become a centre of attraction for talented and goal-oriented young people who strive for professional and personal growth. This is not only a new stage in the transformation of our educational institution, but also an important step towards strengthening the position and reputation of both our University and Kazakhstani education,” – noted the President of Narxoz University, Kanat Kozhakhmet.
The agreement provides students with the opportunity to obtain two diplomas in the “2+2” format. Graduates will receive a BSc Business Management, BSc Business Economics or BSc Finance degree from a UK university, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Narxoz University, as well as the opportunity to complete an internship and employment with UK companies.
"We continue to improve our educational programmes. In our constant pursuit of development and expansion of educational opportunities for students, we attract the best teachers and establish strong connections with world universities, " said Dilbar Gimranova, Director of the School of Economics and Management. She mentioned the first achievements of cooperation between Kazakh and British universities.
Mukan Moldir and an employee of the Research Department of Narxoz University, Alisher Sansyzbay are undergoing an internship at Queen's University Belfast under the "500 Scientists" programme from the Bolashak Centre for International Programmess . Three students of SEM Ulan Dossov, Anel Dostanova, Zhuldyz Zhumagul won a grant and are studying under a double degree programme in BBA in Finance.
Narxoz University also has other double degree programs with leading European universities – Hof University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania), La Roсhelle (France) and Penn State University (USA).