1. HIGHER EDUCATION IN KAZAKHSTAN: PRIORITY AREAS FOR COOPERATION Shaizada Tasbulatova NEO Coordinator in Kazakhstan Konya, November 2014

2. Brief information about Kazakhstan Capital – Astana Population – 17+ mln Territory – 2 724,9 thousand square km Length of borders – 12 187 km

3. Higher education system in KZ

4. Number of higher education institutions in Kazakhstan (1996-2014). 4 Years1996199719981999200020012002200320042005200720082009201020112013 2014 Total125153165166170182173175176 140144145147149131128 Public54 51524760626368 5755 574442 Private7199111114123122111112108 838990 1058986

5. Number of students in HEIs in Kazakhstan THOUSAND Year2003/042004-052005/062006/072007/082008/092009/20102010/20112012/20132013/2014 Number of students658,1747,1776,8766,4717,1633,8610,3629527,2452

6. Teachers in HEI 2008- 2009 2009- 2010 2010- 2011 2011- 2012 2012- 2013 Total: (thousands)37,839,237,64053141224 Public HEIs:24,826,723,825,124,9 Incl. Doctors of Science 1,81,92,02,12,2 Candidates of Science 8,38,78,59,08,8 Private HEIs:12,512,113,815,115,9 Incl. Doctors of Science 1,00,91,31,41,5 Candidates of Science 4,44,35,65,56,1 Other HEIs:0,50,4 0,2

7. Objectives of Higher education development in Kazakhstan ( State Programme of Education Development in RK for 2011-20) Overall Enhancing competitiveness, developing human potential to support sustainable economic development and welfare of citizens Immediate Ensure that higher and postgraduate education graduates are fit for industrial and innovative development of the country; Internationalization of higher eduaction, integration into the European Higher Education Area. Integration of education, science and industry, creating conditions for the commercialization of intellectual property products and technologies, preparing highly qualified teaching and research staff

8. Integration into EHEA, involvement in Bologna process Joining the Bologna process, introduction of the three-tier training system (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Ph.D.) in higher and post-higher education; National model of credit transfer based on ECTS functional; Setting up national system of quality assurance; Diploma supplement issued by National HEIs (9) National model of academic mobility before 2020 implemented (over 1750 BA and Master students in 2011-2013 spent a period in EU, South-East Asia, USA and NIS) Bologna process and Academic mobility Centre functional NQF compatible with EU QF adopted 38 higher education institutions implementing double degree programmes

9. Visiting professors Number of invited teachers 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Lectures & consultations – 90925 hours; Joint research – 275; Joint research works and publications – 322; Joint patents – 24

10. Policy in the area of quality of higher and post-higher education Member of EQAR 6 HEIs – members of European Association of Universities 1 University in Top-300, 1 – Top-400 (QS) National Register of Accreditation Agencies involving 6 agencies (KZ – 2, Germany - 2, Austria - 1, USA - 1). Accreditation standards developed in accordance with Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area) Regular ranking of HEIs and programmes - national and independent Research Universities (10 Universities selected) Measures towards financial stimulation of private sector for their involvement in research and innovation activity. Teachers have access to international data base (Thomson Reuters, Springer, Elsevier. Translation of the experience of Nazarbayev University in other HEIs.

11. Bolashak programme Established on November 5, 1993 by Decree of President of RK Regulation on the procedures of application and selection of candidates approved by Decree of President of RK – 03.03. 1997 1994–1997 – mainly in economics and humanities Present – 99 Master and Doctorate programmes (www.bolashak.gov.kz) & 178 specialities for research fellowship (since 2008)www.bolashak.gov.kz 2005 – increase of annual number of scholarships up to 3,000. 1993 - 2013 – grants awarded to 10,025 individuals for studying in 33 countries 6 015 scholars – Bolashak alumni За период 2005-2010 годы по программе бакалавриата обучались 3379 человек, магистратуры – 2964, докторантуры

12. Projects Tempus IV (2007-2013) CRGRHES 23712

13. Tempus IV in Kazakhstan (2008-2013) Type of Projects JPCRJPGRJPHESSMGRSMHES Number of Projects 233745

14. Number of projects (1- 6 Calls of TEMPUS IV) 1 st Call (2008) 2 nd Call (2009) 3 rd Call (2010) 4 th Call (2011) 5 th Call (2012) 6 th Call (2013) Total: Kazakhstan103398942 Uzbekistan343451130 Kyrgyzstan43347728 Tajikistan23365726 Turkmenistan11311411

15. Statistics (cont.) JEP/JPSCM/SMIMGTotal Tempus II (1995-1999) 19953--3 19962--2 19982--2 19993--3 Tempus III (2000-2006) 20013-36 20022-13 20032-35 20042248 20052237 20063631212 Tempus IV (2007 – 2013) 200873-10 20093--3 20103--3 201172-9 201253-8 201381-9 Total Tempus II - IV 1995- 2013 571919179393

16. Challenges Massification of higher education (insufficient quality of training specialists). Mismatch between needs and supply, increasing “diploma unemployment” Lack of specialised institutes and polytechnic schools (65% of HEIs are classical universities and 35% are academies and institutes offering special training. Management system is centralized and bureaucratic, not fit for market economy. Lack of partnership between HEIs and industry, lack of enterprise based practical work

17. Developments in higher education in Kazakhstan Framework parameters to the content of education. New State standards adopted based on Dublin descriptors. Increased optional component (BA to 55%, Master to 70%, PhD to 90%). Changes in university governance towards collegial system. International accreditation Development of strategic international networks and partnerships Polylingual education implemented in over 40 HEIs. Autonomy of HEIs (from 2015 onwards), corporate governance Further improving the system of financing to ensure efficient operation of HEIs Enhancing the role of students in HEI management (content, QA …)

18. National priorities REGIONS Modernisation of curriculum by developing new and innovative courses and methodologies Modernisation of governance, management and functioning of higher education Strengthening of relations between higher education and the wider economic and social environment CATEGORY A Curriculum Development CATEGORY B Improving quality of education and teaching CATEGORY C Improving management and operation of higher education institutions CATEGORY D Developing the Higher Education sector within society at large Valid ONLY for JOINT PROJECTS Valid for JOINT PROJECTS and STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Subject areas Bologna process (cycle system, credit transfer, Diploma suplement Learning and teaching tools, methodologies and pedagogical approaches including learning outcomes and ICT-based practices (inter alia, flexible learning paths, blended courses, virtual and real mobility, practical placements etc.) Multidisciplinarity / Interdisciplinarity Governance, strategic planning and management of heigher education institutions (including human resource and financial management) University services such as support services for student and staff mobility, such as student counselling and guidance, social services, academic affairs, libraries, etc. Internationalisation of higher education institutions (including recognition mechanisms and mobility, international relations capacities) Quality assurance processes and mechanisms Access to and democratisation of higher education (including the disadvantaged groups of people and regions) Development of research and innovative capacities (excluding research activities) Lifelong learning, continuing education Non-University sector at tertiary education level Development of school and vocational education at post-secondary non-tertiary education level (including in-service training for teachers and reforms to the teaching profession) University-enterprise cooperation, entrepreneurship and employability of graduates Qualification frameworks and recognition of qualifications Knowledge triangle, innovation (reinforcing links between education, research and business) New technologies in higher education Development of the higher education sector at regional level (in regions of a given country) International cooperation at regional level (among countries from the same region) or cross-regional level (among countries from different regions) Definition, implementation and monitoring of the reform policies Kazakhstan Teacher training and education science Humanities Life sciences Physical sciences Mathematics and statistics Engineering and engineering trades Manufacturing and processing Veterinary Health Transport services X XX XX XX X

19. Regional priorities REGIONS Modernisation of curriculum by developing new and innovative courses and methodologies Modernisation of governance, management and functioning of higher education Strengthening of relations between higher education and the wider economic and social environment CATEGORY A Curriculum Development CATEGORY B Improving quality of education and teaching CATEGORY C Improving management and operation of higher education institutions CATEGORY D Developing the Higher Education sector within society at large Valid ONLY for JOINT PROJECTS Valid for JOINT PROJECTS and STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Subject areas Bologna process type reforms Learning and teaching tools, methodologies and pedagogical approaches including learning outcomes and ICT-based practices (inter alia, flexible learning paths, blended courses, virtual and real mobility, practical placements etc.) Multidisciplinarity / Interdisciplinarity Governance, strategic planning and management of higher education institutions (including human resource and financial management) University services such as support services for student and staff mobility, such as student counselling and guidance, social services, academic affairs, libraries, etc. Internationalisation of higher education institutions (including recognition mechanisms and mobility, international relations capacities) Quality assurance processes and mechanisms Access to and democratisation of higher education (including the disadvantaged groups of people and regions) Development of research and innovative capacities (excluding research activities) Lifelong learning, continuing education Non-University sector at tertiary education level Development of school and vocational education at post- secondary non-tertiary education level (including in-service training for teachers and reforms to the teaching profession) University-enterprise cooperation, entrepreneurship and employability of graduates Qualification frameworks and recognition of qualifications Knowledge triangle, innovation (reinforcing links between education, research and business) New technologies in higher education Development of the higher education sector at regional level (in regions of a given country) International cooperation at regional level (among countries from the same region) or cross-regional level (among countries from different regions) Definition, implementation and monitoring of the reform policies REGION 7 Central Asia Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Teacher training and education science Social and behavioural science Business administration Law Physical sciences Agriculture, forestry and fishery Health Environmental protection Security services XX X X X XX X

20. KazakhstanCentral Asia Teacher training & education science Humanities;Social & behavioural science Life sciencesBusiness administration Physical sciencesLaw Mathematics and statisticsPhysical sciences HealthAgriculture, forestry and fishery VeterinaryHealth Engineering and engineering trades Environmental protection Manufacturing and processing Security services Transport services NATIONAL & REGIONAL PRIORITIES FOR KAZAKHSTAN & CENTRAL ASIA Subject areas for CDJPs

21. NATIONAL PRIORITIES CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES Subject areas for CDJPs KG Humanities; Social and behavioural science; Business and administration; Law; Agriculture, forestry and fishery; Health; Personal services; Others (Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary) TJ Teacher training and education science; Humanities; Business and administration; Law; Computing; Engineering and engineering trades; Manufacturing and processing; Agriculture, forestry and fishery; Health; Personal services. TM Teacher training and education science; Business and administration; Physical sciences; Computing; Engineering and engineering trades; Manufacturing and processing; Architecture and construction; Agriculture, forestry and fishery; Health; Transport services UZ Teacher training and education science; Humanities; Physical sciences; Engineering and engineering trades; Manufacturing and processing; Architecture and construction; Agriculture, forestry and fishery; Health; Transport services; Environmental protection

22. Modernisation of governance, management and functioning of HE B. Improving quality of education and teaching KazakhstanCentral Asia B. Improving quality of education and teaching Bologna process (cycle system, credit transfer, Diploma suplement Bologna process type reforms Multidisciplinarity / Interdisciplinarity Learning and teaching tools, methodologies and pedagogical approaches including learning outcomes and ICT-based practices (inter alia, flexible learning paths, blended courses, virtual and real mobility, practical placements etc.)

23. Strengthening relations between HE and wider economic & social environment D. Developing HE sector within society at large KazakhstanCentral Asia Lifelong learning, continuing education Development of school and vocational education at post- secondary non-tertiary education level (including in-service training for teachers and reforms to the teaching profession) Knowledge triangle, innovation (reinforcing links between education, research and business) University-enterprise cooperation, entrepreneurship and employability of graduates International cooperation at regional level (among countries from the same region) or cross-regional level (among countries from different regions)

24. C. Improving management & operation of HE institutions C. Improving management and operation of HE institutions Governance, strategic planning and management of higher education institutions (including human resource and financial management) Internationalisation of higher education institutions (including recognition mechanisms and mobility, international relations capacities Quality assurance processes and mechanisms Access to and democratisation of higher education (including the disadvantaged groups of people and regions) Development of research and innovative capacities (excluding research activities)

25. Ideas for new projects Creation of Centres of excellence to coordinate and improve in-service training of academic staff (Association of higher education institutions) Developing a model of University autonomy (Pavlodar University) Internationalization of HEIs Matching HE and labour needs Developing Master degree in technical sciences based on dual training (Zhezkazgan university) Training of senior management in the area of medicine (Karaganda and Aktobe Universities)

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