Talgat Narikbayev: Higher education is not necessary for everyone

Talgat Narikbayev: Higher education is not necessary for everyone

There is almost no corruption left in Kazakhstani universities, claims the guest of the new episode, Chairman of the Board of Maqsut Narikbayev University, Talgat Narikbayev. However, academic integrity standards—which go far beyond simply not taking or giving bribes—are currently being implemented by only 18 universities.

We discussed honesty in education and also talked about the cost of higher education, financial models of Kazakhstani universities, and the importance of increasing the prestige of vocational education.