{"id":207463,"date":"2025-08-07T18:07:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/?p=207463"},"modified":"2025-08-08T14:59:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:59:26","slug":"central-asia-s-kazakhstan-s-leading-university-welcomes-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/en\/central-asia-s-kazakhstan-s-leading-university-welcomes-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Asia\u2019s (Kazakhstan\u2019s) Leading University Welcomes Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: right;\" data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"511\"><strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"511\">President Waqar Ahmad on academic outcomes, global opportunities, and why Nazarbayev University is building more than just a university \u2014 it\u2019s building a launchpad for future leaders<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"740\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nu.edu.kz\/\">Nazarbayev University<\/a> (NU), Central Asia\u2019s leading English-medium institution, isn\u2019t aiming to replicate Oxford, MIT, or Harvard \u2014 it\u2019s carving its own path, combining international excellence with local and regional relevance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207468\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207468\" src=\"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Copy-of-Copy-of-heads-32-1-1-718x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Copy-of-Copy-of-heads-32-1-1-718x1024.jpg 718w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Copy-of-Copy-of-heads-32-1-1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Copy-of-Copy-of-heads-32-1-1-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Copy-of-Copy-of-heads-32-1-1-1077x1536.jpg 1077w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Copy-of-Copy-of-heads-32-1-1-370x528.jpg 370w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Copy-of-Copy-of-heads-32-1-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-207468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">President, Professor Waqar Ahmad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1066\">Established in 2010 in Astana with the support of the Kazakh government and international academic partners, NU is an autonomous university modeled on global best practice. Since its establishment, NU has been a pioneering institution recognized for its academic excellence and its role as a world-class research university.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1350\">The University and its academic programs have gained or are in the process of securing prestigious accreditations, including AMBA for the MBA, AACSB, European and UK QAA institutional quality assurance, ABET for engineering, as well as accreditations for medicine and public policy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1507\">According to the <strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1432\">Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025<\/strong>, NU ranks in the <strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1506\">top 24\u201329% of the world\u2019s best research universities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1786\">At the helm is President, Professor Waqar Ahmad, a distinguished British higher education leader whose previous roles span top UK institutions such as the Universities of Bradford, York, Leeds, and Middlesex, as well as his recent role as president of Abu Dhabi University.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1938\"><strong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1938\">Forbes sat down with him to explore NU&#8217;s mission, graduate success, global partnerships, and opportunities for Georgian students and institutions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2075\"><strong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2075\">Q: You are leading the most ambitious university project in the region. What do you see as the university\u2019s key mission today?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2436\">At NU, our mission goes beyond quality education. We aim to prepare globally minded leaders equipped for today\u2019s and tomorrow\u2019s challenges. Our students receive a world-class education, in English, guided by international faculty, and graduate with the academic foundation, personal confidence, and skills to lead and collaborate \u2014 to succeed anywhere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2655\">Since its founding, NU has aimed to become a leading international university. Today, we are focused on strengthening global partnerships, creating dual-degree programs, and attracting top-tier international students.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2946\">One of NU\u2019s strongest assets is its world-class faculty drawn from over 50 countries, holding degrees from leading research institutions around the globe. This global expertise brings diversity of thought and a standard of research and teaching that matches top international universities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3091\">We are also investing in strengthening our academic leadership and will be announcing some outstanding senior appointments in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3096\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3146\"><strong data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3146\">Q: What do your graduate outcomes look like?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our graduate success is one of our strongest achievements and matches the global elite institutions. 98% of NU graduates are employed or in further study within one year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3489\">Many continue their education with us or at world-renowned institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford, Columbia, and others \u2014 often on full scholarships.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3713\">NU is increasingly recognized as a launchpad for academic and professional careers worldwide. Our alumni work in leading transnational companies like Google, Apple, BMW, Airbus, and in innovative startups across the globe.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3718\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3856\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-207489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4084-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4084-1-1-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4084-1-1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4084-1-1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4084-1-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4084-1-1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4084-1-1-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4084-1-1-1-180x100.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3856\"><strong data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3856\">Q: What new opportunities can NU open up for talented Georgian students looking for a world-class education and global career paths?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we deepen academic ties between Kazakhstan and Georgia, we see many shared values: a strong commitment to education, a dynamic youth population, and a growing regional role in innovation and diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4224\">Georgia is a key country in our international recruitment strategy. We offer named scholarships to top Georgian applicants to attract exceptional talent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4494\">In 2024, NU leadership visited Georgian schools, universities, and the Ministry of Higher Education to build stronger ties and explore academic and research collaborations. These visits combined strategic meetings with cultural exchange to deepen mutual understanding.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4722\">For Georgian students and families seeking both academic excellence and future global mobility, NU is a compelling option. Our graduates benefit from a rigorous education, global exposure, and a proven track record of success.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"5015\">NU offers the quality of a world-class education \u2014 right in the heart of Central Asia. Our strategic location makes global excellence accessible, bridging East and West through cutting-edge research and international faculty and, often, the opportunity to spend time at a partner university.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5429\">In addition, our students are not only recipients of knowledge but active contributors to innovation. For instance, many are directly involved in flagship projects at NU\u2019s Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), such as the development of <strong data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5290\">KazLLM<\/strong>, a multilingual ChatGPT-like platform for Turkic languages. Remarkably, about a quarter of our publications are co-authored with students.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5431\" data-end=\"5434\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5523\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-207470 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/full-1-1024x876.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/full-1-1024x876.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/full-1-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/full-1-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/full-1-370x317.jpg 370w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/full-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5523\"><strong data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5523\">Q: Who are your key international partners for exchange students or joint programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5690\">We collaborate with globally recognized institutions. NU has around 40 partners for semester student exchange across continents \u2014 Europe, Asia, North America.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5692\" data-end=\"5715\">Among our partners are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5716\" data-end=\"5997\">\n<li data-start=\"5716\" data-end=\"5741\">\n<p data-start=\"5718\" data-end=\"5741\">University of Toronto<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5742\" data-end=\"5761\">\n<p data-start=\"5744\" data-end=\"5761\">Duke University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5762\" data-end=\"5789\">\n<p data-start=\"5764\" data-end=\"5789\">University of Hong Kong<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5790\" data-end=\"5813\">\n<p data-start=\"5792\" data-end=\"5813\">Tsinghua University<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"5864\">\n<p data-start=\"5816\" data-end=\"5864\">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5865\" data-end=\"5901\">\n<p data-start=\"5867\" data-end=\"5901\">National University of Singapore<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5902\" data-end=\"5965\">\n<p data-start=\"5904\" data-end=\"5965\">Humboldt University and Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin in Germany<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5966\" data-end=\"5997\">\n<p data-start=\"5968\" data-end=\"5997\">Grenoble University in France<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5999\" data-end=\"6172\">Our bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s students can experience studying abroad for a semester in credit-bearing programs. They also interact with exchange students spending time at NU.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6174\" data-end=\"6350\">We are one of the founding members of the <strong data-start=\"6216\" data-end=\"6247\">Asian Universities Alliance<\/strong>, alongside Tsinghua, Peking University, National University of Singapore, and the University of Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6352\" data-end=\"6484\">These partnerships enrich our curriculum and help our students and faculty stay at the forefront of global knowledge and innovation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6486\" data-end=\"6489\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"6491\" data-end=\"6592\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-207486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1540\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1.jpg 1540w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1-1536x1077.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1-370x259.jpg 370w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1-550x385.jpg 550w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1-110x78.jpg 110w, https:\/\/dev.forbes.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_5086-1-1-216x152.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1540px) 100vw, 1540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6491\" data-end=\"6592\"><strong data-start=\"6491\" data-end=\"6592\">Q: What opportunities do your students have in entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary innovation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6594\" data-end=\"6781\">Since our founding, we\u2019ve supported over 500 startups from students and faculty. Every undergraduate now takes a course in entrepreneurship \u2014 a life skill, not just a business one.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6783\" data-end=\"7077\">We offer hands-on resources such as our <strong data-start=\"6823\" data-end=\"6834\">Fab Lab<\/strong>, where students and researchers can prototype tech innovations, including in medical robotics. Through initiatives such as the <strong data-start=\"6962\" data-end=\"7025\">Astana Business Campus Incubation and Acceleration Programs<\/strong>, our students develop ventures from idea to market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7079\" data-end=\"7285\">Beyond incubation, NU supports deep-tech commercialization through its <strong data-start=\"7150\" data-end=\"7169\">Founders School<\/strong>, while programs such as <strong data-start=\"7194\" data-end=\"7207\">Go Abroad<\/strong> and participation in <strong data-start=\"7229\" data-end=\"7262\">Stanford\u2019s StartX accelerator<\/strong> offer global exposure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7287\" data-end=\"7326\">Notable NU-affiliated ventures include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7327\" data-end=\"7574\">\n<li data-start=\"7327\" data-end=\"7387\">\n<p data-start=\"7329\" data-end=\"7387\"><strong data-start=\"7329\" data-end=\"7342\">CerebraAI<\/strong>, an AI-powered stroke diagnostics platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7388\" data-end=\"7485\">\n<p data-start=\"7390\" data-end=\"7485\"><strong data-start=\"7390\" data-end=\"7407\">Arlan Biotech<\/strong>, which uses generative AI to develop nanobodies for biomedical applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7486\" data-end=\"7574\">\n<p data-start=\"7488\" data-end=\"7574\"><strong data-start=\"7488\" data-end=\"7497\">Kunde<\/strong>, a social enterprise that provides employment for socially vulnerable people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7576\" data-end=\"7734\">Several NU graduates are annually recognized in <strong data-start=\"7624\" data-end=\"7664\">Forbes Kazakhstan\u2019s 30 Under 30 list<\/strong>, underscoring the long-term success of our entrepreneurial ecosystem.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7736\" data-end=\"7739\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"7741\" data-end=\"7788\"><strong data-start=\"7741\" data-end=\"7788\">Q: What is your vision for the next decade?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7790\" data-end=\"8048\">Our goal is to be counted among the leading research institutions in Central Asia and a competitive global player. We will continue to invest in leadership, talent, infrastructure, and innovation while maintaining our strong focus on student outcomes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8050\" data-end=\"8192\">Recognizing the importance of research skills, this year we have doubled the number of doctoral scholarships we offer to outstanding students.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8194\" data-end=\"8363\">Our programs are gaining global accreditations, and we aim to move into the top 300 in the global rankings in the next four years \u2014 and even higher in specific subjects.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8365\" data-end=\"8433\">We will build on our role as a catalyst for national development in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8434\" data-end=\"8754\">\n<li data-start=\"8434\" data-end=\"8533\">\n<p data-start=\"8436\" data-end=\"8533\">Higher education (through our Graduate School of Education \u2014 ranked among the top 200 globally)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8534\" data-end=\"8626\">\n<p data-start=\"8536\" data-end=\"8626\">Integrated healthcare (through our School of Medicine and the University Medical Centre)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8627\" data-end=\"8709\">\n<p data-start=\"8629\" data-end=\"8709\">Artificial intelligence and digitalization (via the development of <strong data-start=\"8696\" data-end=\"8706\">KazLLM<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8710\" data-end=\"8754\">\n<p data-start=\"8712\" data-end=\"8754\">Smart materials and energy storage systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8756\" data-end=\"8922\">We are continually evolving to meet the demands of a digital world. We offer courses in AI, entrepreneurship, and digital skills to all students, regardless of major.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8924\" data-end=\"9212\">New programs in <strong data-start=\"8940\" data-end=\"8969\">applied AI, cybersecurity<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"8975\" data-end=\"8996\">digital diplomacy<\/strong> are being introduced to prepare students for modern careers. Flexibility and interdisciplinarity \u2014 such as combining data science with business or engineering with AI \u2014 are key to keeping our graduates future-ready.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9214\" data-end=\"9459\">We are also expanding our doctoral offerings, especially for working professionals. Recognizing the importance of professional doctorates for senior professionals, we have launched a <strong data-start=\"9397\" data-end=\"9427\">Doctorate in Public Policy<\/strong> and are working on introducing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9460\" data-end=\"9587\">\n<li data-start=\"9460\" data-end=\"9510\">\n<p data-start=\"9462\" data-end=\"9510\"><strong data-start=\"9462\" data-end=\"9508\">Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9511\" data-end=\"9547\">\n<p data-start=\"9513\" data-end=\"9547\"><strong data-start=\"9513\" data-end=\"9545\">Doctorate in Education (EdD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9548\" data-end=\"9587\">\n<p data-start=\"9550\" data-end=\"9587\"><strong data-start=\"9550\" data-end=\"9587\">Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9589\" data-end=\"9685\">These programs will be delivered in flexible formats to accommodate busy professional schedules.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"9687\" data-end=\"9690\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"9692\" data-end=\"9732\"><strong data-start=\"9692\" data-end=\"9732\">Thank you for your time and answers!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Waqar Ahmad on academic outcomes, global opportunities, and why Nazarbayev University is building more than just a university \u2014 it\u2019s building a launchpad for future leaders Nazarbayev University (NU), Central Asia\u2019s leading English-medium institution, isn\u2019t aiming to replicate Oxford, MIT, or Harvard \u2014 it\u2019s carving its own path, combining international excellence with local and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1175,"featured_media":207464,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1747,1736],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-207463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-partner-en","has-thumb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Central Asia\u2019s (Kazakhstan\u2019s) Leading University Welcomes Georgia &#8226; 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