How to Verify Kazakh University Degrees: IQAA and MES Guide

Kazakhstan's higher education system

Kazakhstan's higher education quality is assured by the Independent Quality Assurance Agency (IQAA) and other accreditation bodies, under the Ministry of Education and Science (MES). Kazakhstan has over 120 higher education institutions, including Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Nazarbayev University (established 2010 as a research university), and L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Kazakhstan joined the Bologna Process in 2010.

Verification steps

1. Check accreditation — Verify the institution has IQAA or other recognized accreditation. VerifyED includes accredited Kazakh institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Kazakh universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. MES verification — The Ministry of Education and Science can verify institutional recognition.
4. Document legalization — Documents require legalization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• Nazarbayev University — A world-class research university with strong international partnerships.
• Bologna Process — Kazakhstan joined the Bologna Process, aligning with European degree structures.
• Trilingual credentials — Credentials may be in Kazakh, Russian, or English.