In 2025, AlmaU participated for the first time in the international QS Stars quality audit system – and achieved an outstanding result by receiving 4 stars! This milestone marks a significant step in the university’s development and highlights its strong performance across key areas, including graduate employability, effective governance, teaching quality, international collaboration, entrepreneurship, and social mission.
Currently, 23 Kazakhstani universities are part of the QS Stars system, and AlmaU has proudly joined their ranks, confirming the high quality of its educational and managerial practices.
As part of the audit, the university was evaluated in the following categories: Facilities, Academic Development, Social Impact, Global Engagement, Employability, Teaching, Business and Management Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Good Governance.
The university received the highest rating of Five Stars in the following categories:
- Good Governance – AlmaU was recognized for its high level of transparency and strategic approach to governance: the university ensures the publication of current financial and strategic reports, an ethics committee is actively functioning, gender balance is observed in leadership (35% women), and sustainable and transparent management practices have been implemented.
- Entrepreneurship – AlmaU earned top marks for fostering an innovative environment: the university currently supports 13 active startups, all of which remain operational after five years. Notably, 52% of these projects were founded by women, faculty members are engaged in business practices, and student entrepreneurial clubs are actively functioning on campus.
- Business and Management Studies – The undergraduate program “Business Administration in Entrepreneurship” received a five-star rating in the “Programme Strength” category. The evaluation considered academic performance, student satisfaction, graduation success, and participation in international educational initiatives. The program demonstrated high-quality training and strong integration into the global academic environment.
Additionally, AlmaU received high scores in the following categories:
- Employability – The university was recognized for effectively preparing students for employment, with strong results in global employer surveys.
- Global Engagement – Students from 22 countries study at AlmaU, which maintains 65 international academic partnerships and actively develops student exchange programs.
- Social Impact – AlmaU implements active scholarship and volunteer programs, as well as alternative admission pathways, increasing access to quality education.
- Facilities – Both classroom technology and health support services received high evaluations.
AlmaU on the Global Education Map
Participation in the QS Stars audit was a strategically significant and timely step for AlmaU. The university immediately showcased its strengths, gained international recognition, and obtained a powerful tool for positioning in the global educational market.
AlmaU will continue to strengthen its position as a dynamic university focused on quality, innovation, and global integration.