Kazakhstan overhauls higher education to match job market demands
Kazakhstan is reforming its higher education system to better match graduate skills with labour market demands. The government will cut over 700 degree programs while introducing new, industry-focused fields to improve training quality and resource allocation. The changes will phase out 503 programs across 78 universities to eliminate redundancy. Another 235 programs in 26 fields will be removed to reduce fragmentation. In total, more than 700 courses will no longer accept new students.
Alongside these cuts, 35 existing programs will undergo major restructuring. The focus will shift toward practical, work-based learning—covering up to 25% of bachelor's degrees and 40% of master's degrees.
The reform also introduces 21 new priority fields, including AI & Data, Bioengineering, Smart Agriculture, and EdTech. Officials expect these adjustments to make higher education more flexible and aligned with regional and industrial needs. The overhaul aims to streamline education by reducing duplication and improving training relevance. With fewer but more targeted programs, authorities believe resources will be used more efficiently. The changes will take effect for upcoming student intakes.
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