Kazakhstan will witness the opening of seven international university branches across the 2025-2026 academic year and this may provide additional opportunities for Indian students wanting to seek admissions in the Central Asian country.

According to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in Astana, at the Gumilyov Eurasian National University, branches of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Cardiff University and Coventry University (UK) will open. In Shymkent, a branch of Gazi University (Türkiye) will be established. Turkistan will host a branch of Woosong University (South Korea). In Almaty, a branch of Anhalt University (Germany) will open. Taldykorgan will see the opening of a branch of Politecnica delle Marche (Italy), while Kostanai will host a branch of Dong Eui University (South Korea).

Kazakhstan currently hosts branches of 23 leading universities from countries including China, France, Italy, Russia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Last year, Kazakhstan registered a growth in the number of international students, driven by a state-led campaign to internationalize education and a surge in enrollment from neighboring countries.

Indian students are increasingly choosing Kazakhstan for higher education, particularly for MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) programs, due to relatively lower costs and English-taught courses. Kazakhstan is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for Indian students seeking quality and affordable medical education. The country’s welcoming environment, English-taught programs, and globally recognized universities make it a viable option for those looking to pursue an MBBS degree

Currently there are over 10,000 Indian students in Kazakhstan