ENU Rector Yerlan Sydykov delivered his annual report to the public

Chairman of the Management Board – Rector of The L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University Yerlan Sydykov made an annual report to the public, in which he spoke about the main achievements of the university for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The event was attended by students, their parents, employers, graduates, as well as scientists and university professors.

As part of the report, a commemorative postage stamp dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the ENU was put into circulation. Rector Yerlan Sydykov and Baghlan Orazbai, Chief Operating Officer for the Postal Business of Kazpost JSC, took part in the celebration. 

Yerlan Sydykov outlined the main achievements of the university. Last academic year, ENU ranked 338th in the QS world educational ranking among 1,501 universities in 106 countries.

As part of the university's 30th anniversary, the Lu Ban International Workshop was opened, which became a platform for the exchange of experience and the development of the university's innovation ecosystem.

ENU has opened 7 laboratories in the fields of atomic and nuclear physics, astronomy, computer modeling, advanced materials, oil and gas chemistry and polymer materials, as well as building materials.

This year, 270 Chinese students are studying at Nanning Normal University in the educational programs "Biology", "Chemistry" and "Applied Chemistry" developed by ENU teachers. These are the first Kazakh educational programs accredited in China.

In 2026, ENU scientists entered the top five of the national ranking of the top 50 most cited researchers. The first place has been taken by ENU Professor Ratbai Myrzakulov for the thirteenth year in a row. Maxim Zdorovets is in third place, and Artyom Kozlovsky is in 4th place. A total of 14 university scientists are represented in the ranking.

During the reporting period, ENU built another student dormitory for 354 students.

Yerlan Sydykov focused on the development of science, innovation, and the commercialization of ENU scientists' technologies.

The University has implemented 331 scientific projects worth 9.5 billion KZT. This is 360 million KZT and 15 projects more than in 2024. 

During the year, 120 foreign scientists were involved in scientific research.

Eurasian National University publishes 21 scientific journals. Two of them are included in the reputable international scientific database Web of Science.

In 2025, 26 contracts were signed for the introduction of scientific developments of ENU scientists into production. By order of enterprises and organizations, university scientists have implemented 36 scientific projects. The number of patents issued by university researchers has increased from 39 to 63.

ENU has 12 small enterprises that produce innovative products. Six of them are located on the basis of the Nuclear Technology Park.

The university lead paid special attention to the academic excellence of the university.

Of the 192 educational programs presented in the IAAR rating, 160 were among the TOP three.

75% of ENU's educational programs are in the top three of the Atameken national rating.

During the reporting period, 46 educational programs have passed international accreditation. To date, 98% of the university's educational programs are accredited.

"In 2026, 4,286 students enrolled under the state educational order. There are 955 Altyn Belgy winners among them, which is 190 more people than last year. Among the applicants there are 832 holders of certificates with honors and 13 winners of international and national Olympiads. Thus, every third student is among the most talented graduates," ENU Rector emphasized.

The university has a student government for the formation of leadership qualities of students. The number of student clubs has reached 70. 2,511 volunteers participate in social, charitable, environmental and inclusive initiatives.

Speaking about the development of international cooperation, the rector noted the consistent work of the university to strengthen ENU's position in the global educational space. According to him, one of the priorities today is to expand partnerships with leading foreign universities, attract foreign students and scientists, and increase the university's international competitiveness.

The University cooperates with 428 foreign universities, is a member of 11 international associations and 8 consortia. About 500 foreign professors from leading universities of the world, including Cambridge, Michigan, Granada and Turin Universities, were invited to ENU to promote education and research.

In 2025, ENU entered the top 100 universities in the world according to the QS "Reputation among employers" indicator, which indicates the demand for university graduates in the labor market.

Yerlan Sydykov emphasized the digital transformation of the university.

As part of the digital transformation program, the university has implemented an electronic filing system for applicants, online check-in to dormitories, registration of documents for student internships, online receipt and submission of certificates, and electronic certificates with QR codes.

Digital innovations allow teachers to create and sign syllabuses, keep plans and reports, and approve a list of scientific papers online.

The educational programs include more than 100 disciplines on artificial intelligence.

Yerlan Sydykov also announced the development of a new university development strategy for 2027-2029. 

"In three years, we see ENU as a leading research university that creates new knowledge and technologies, develops human capital, and contributes to the sustainable development of the country and the region," the speaker added.

Yerlan Sydykov also announced new university objectives for the 2026-2027 academic year, including increasing the number of international studies, increasing revenues from the commercialization of scientific activities, continuing the ENU-grad construction project, promoting the university in international rankings, expanding the export of educational programs abroad, ensuring the introduction of an interuniversity standard for the use of artificial intelligence, and others. directions.

Following the event, ENU Rector  awarded a number of employees for their services in the field of education and science, as well as for their significant contribution to the development of the university.

As part of the report, university scientists presented innovative scientific developments. An exhibition of scientific papers and research by university professors was also presented.