Integration of Kazakhstan into the global educational space: a retrospective and prospective analysis of internationalization

Abstract

In the current context of globalization, the internationalization of higher education has become a key factor in improving educational quality, fostering scientific research, and strengthening international ties. As part of its integration into the global educational environment, Kazakhstan faces a number of challenges that hinder the attractiveness and competitiveness of its universities on the international stage. These include limited access to international scientific resources, misalignment of academic programs with global standards, and others. This study aims to analyze the integration of Kazakhstani universities into the global educational space. The internationalization of higher education requires an interdisciplinary approach that unites knowledge from various fields such as international relations, sociology, economics, political science, pedagogy, history, and more. The objective of this research is to examine the process of higher education internationalization in Kazakhstan, identifying the challenges and prospects for integration into the global educational space, which may contribute to the successful incorporation of national universities into the world education system with an emphasis on expanding international academic cooperation.