Path to the Future: Graduation Ceremony at Kostanay Regional University named after Akhmet Baitursynov

These days, all universities are holding graduation ceremonies — for thousands of graduates, this is an important milestone on the path to an independent professional life. Kostanay Regional University named after Akhmet Baitursynuly was no exception, where a graduation ceremony was held today.

This event was the final chord of a week of celebrations dedicated to the end of the academic year. In the 2024–2025 academic year, 2,392 students received higher education diplomas. Since its foundation, the university has trained more than 190 thousand specialists who have made a significant contribution to the development of various spheres of economics, education, law and public administration. Deputy Akim of Kostanay Region Bakytzhan Narymbetov congratulated the graduates who completed their studies. In his speech, he emphasized the strategic role of the university in the development of the region:

– Today, Akhmet Baitursynuly University makes a significant contribution to this process as one of the leading centers for training highly qualified specialists, actively promoting the socio-economic development of the region, – noted Bakytzhan Narymbetov.

University of Open Opportunities

Today, Baitursynuly University is a modern, dynamically developing university. It has about 8,500 students. The university includes five faculties and an institute, implementing 140 educational programs of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. More than 500 teachers provide high quality education.

– Our goal is to provide more and more opportunities to our students, – noted the rector of the university Seitbek Kuanyshbayev. – We are actively developing international cooperation and expanding the range of double-degree programs.

World-class education

Since 2021, the university has been implementing a double degree program with Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas, Lithuania), which is among the top 750 best universities in the world according to QS World University Rankings.

This year, two students of the Accounting and Auditing program became the first in the region to complete their studies under this program. At the ceremony, they were awarded two diplomas at once - one of Kazakhstan and one of Europe.

“A double degree is about great opportunities,” says graduate Aliya Syzdyk. “This is a unique chance to gain knowledge at two universities at once. Thank you to our university and teachers for their support and faith in us.”

“We spent the academic year in Lithuania,” says Sabina Kabdyeva. “We mastered international financial reporting standards, improved our English, and got acquainted with European culture. It was a truly invaluable experience, and now we have prospects for employment and internships abroad. I advise future students to definitely try their hand!