Astana International University Included in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Ranking 2025!

We are proud to announce that AIU has been included in the prestigious Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Ranking (ISR) 2025, compiled in partnership with Schmidt Science Fellows.

🔥 This is a significant step in recognizing the university’s contribution to the global scientific community. AIU has been granted "reporter" status for its active participation in data collection and its commitment to advancing interdisciplinary science.

Why is this achievement important?

The Times Higher Education ISR evaluates universities based on their ability to integrate various disciplines, foster innovation, and address global challenges. Institutions on this list are recognized as leaders in developing new approaches to science and education.

AIU, a young and dynamically developing university in Kazakhstan, actively implements international standards in education and research. The university is focused on developing interdisciplinary programs and fostering an environment where science, technology, and innovation work in synergy.

Currently, AIU is implementing 29 scientific projects, highlighting its active participation in addressing pressing scientific issues. These projects include:

• 14 Zhas Galym grants,
• 4 PTF (Program-Targeted Funding) projects focusing on topics such as the Kazakhstan-Russia border, the Ulus of Jochi, the history of Northern Kazakhstan, and information security in the context of "soft power,"
• 8 grants from the Ministry of Education and Science, covering hydrogen energy, the basins of the Esil and Nura rivers, flood forecasting, nation-building, information security, medicinal plants, and employment methodologies,
• 2 grants for young scientists,
• 1 business incubation project.

Thanks to the high professionalism of its faculty and the active involvement of students in research activities, AIU is confidently joining the ranks of leading global universities.

🤝 Universities included in the ISR foster collaboration across scientific disciplines and tackle global challenges, paving the way for new discoveries.

Congratulations to the AIU team on this significant achievement! 🌟